MavWire
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Maverick Stampede

Maverick Stampede starts Monday

Make plans to be part of UTA's welcoming traditions for the fall semester during Maverick Stampede, which begins Monday, Aug. 20. There's still time to volunteer for Monday's Move-in Event. MavsMeet Convocation and Afterparty are the big happenings on Tuesday, Aug. 21. Classes start Wednesday, Aug. 22. Read more about Maverick Stampede events.

The Commons

West Campus open, celebration Aug. 30

Enjoy lunch this week at the Maverick Cafe in The Commons, the new student activity center and dining hall that officially opens for business Monday, Aug. 20. The West Hall residence hall will be home to 534 Mavericks this fall. Mark your calendar for the grand opening of The Commons and West Hall on Thursday, Aug. 30.

Patent gives robots ultra-sensitive skin

UTA has patented a smart skin that will give robots a more sensitive, tactile feeling than humans. Read more.

Researcher using computer cache to speed memory

Song Jiang, associate professor of computer science and engineering, is exploring how to allow direct access to the cache in software. Read more.

Student wins national astronomy fellowship

Marialis Rosario-Franco, doctoral student of physics, will study moons that orbit planets in other stellar systems. Read more.

Announcements

Lieutenant honored for leadership

The Texas System Police Association awarded UTA Police Lt. Yvonne Roque the first John Mulloy Leadership Award. Read more.

Seidel featured officer

Jeffrey Seidel is the UT System Police's current featured officer of the month. Read more.

Kittle joins Student Affairs

Paul Kittle was named the senior associate vice president for Student Affairs. He starts Sept. 10 and will help lead the Maverick Advantage Initiative.

In Memoriam: Bill Reeves

Former athletic director and alumnus Bill Reeves passed away Aug. 8. He worked at UTA 1966-2012 and was a Distinguished Alumnus and a member of the UTA and Southland Conference halls of honor. Read more.

Wings back to school
Coming Up
Thursday, September 13

Maverick Speakers Series presents Graham Hill—TBA

Tuesday, September 18

UTA Night at the Rangers

Sunday, September 30

UTA at the Levitt—Tatiana Mayfield & the UTA Jazz Orchestra

Maverick Volleyball Classic
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