MavWire — Monday, December 4, 2017 — Office of University Communications

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Monday, December 4, 2017

Mark calendar for annual holiday reception

Come for the good food, great friends, and festive sounds of UTA’s Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Professor Tim Ishii, at the Faculty & Staff Holiday Reception. President Vistasp and Lisa Karbhari host the gathering 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Holiday Lights Parade will brighten downtown Arlington

Gather your friends and family and join thousands of others in downtown Arlington for the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The Grand Marshall is UTA's men's head basketball coach Scott Cross. UTA's festive float will feature Blaze and a host of spirited students and will be followed by the UTA Marching Band. The pageantry will end with the lighting of the Christmas tree on the steps of City Hall.

UTA Police survey ends Friday

The UTA Police Department seeks your opinion regarding its performance in serving the community. The UTA PD survey will remain open until Friday, Dec. 8. Your time and input will help UTA PD enhance its professionalism and the services provided to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. LEARN MORE.

Business Affairs Training and Development

Dec. 5—Managing Department Funds
Dec. 6—Timekeeper
Dec. 7—Travel and Expenses
Dec. 12—Position and Workforce Management
Dec. 13—Create Requisition: Special Item Request Form
Dec. 14—Payment Vouchers
Dec. 19—Create Requisition: MAV eSHOP for Requesters

Human Resources Learning and Development

Dec. 7—Maverick Service Excellence: Section 4: Dealing with Difficult People
Dec. 12—Motivating Your Employees
Dec. 14—Effective Delegation

Coming Up

Dec. 5—Labor Research Mini-Conference
Dec. 7—Faculty & Staff Holiday Reception
Dec. 8—Friends of the UTA Libraries presents Manny Triana as Elvis!
Dec. 8-10—Maverick Dance Company: Via Dance
Dec. 12—Staff Advisory Council
Dec. 14-16—Commencement ceremonies
Feb. 20—Maverick Speakers Series featuring Michael Pollan
March 29—Maverick Speakers Series featuring Gretchen Carlson

See more on the UTA events calendar.

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