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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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MavsMeet, Afterparty start fall semester

New and returning Mavericks gathered at Texas Hall on Tuesday for the annual MavsMeet Convocation. The audience enjoyed performances by the UTA marching band, dance groups, and Blaze. Keynote speaker and radio personality Rock-T delivered words of inspiration. The AfterParty on the Library mall gave students a chance to play before the first day of classes. See more photos.

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West Campus residents arrive; The Commons opens for business

Students and their parents found some helping hands at the Move-In Day Event on Monday. Campus volunteers carried items, pushed carts, and navigated hallways at residence halls, including the new West Hall. See more photos. The restaurants in The Commons, the new student center, are open for business. See what's on the menu.

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Graham Hill first in new season of Maverick Speakers Series

Graham Hill—one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business—opens the Maverick Speakers Series for 2018-19 on Thursday, Sept. 13, at Texas Hall. He will speak on "Removing the Unnecessary in Life and Business." Tickets are free for UTA students, faculty, and staff; limit two. General admission tickets are $5. Special VIP packages also are available. Go to utatickets.com for details.

Pellegrino investigates ways to boost immune response

The biologist won a $1.8 million National Institutes of Health grant to harness the body’s own defenses to fight pathogens like bacteria. Read more.

Tech company funds competitions, scholarships

Computer Science and Engineering students can compete for scholarships and project funding donated by a blockchain tech provider. Read more.

Volunteer for Job Fair

The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center needs volunteers for the All-Majors Job Fair Wednesday, Sept. 26. Read more.

Coming Up
Wednesday, August 22

Movin' Mavs Scrimmages

Thursday, August 23

Dive-In Movie: 'Ocean's Eight'

Tuesday, August 28

Lady Movin' Mavs Scrimmages

Wednesday, August 29

Maverick Cookout & Activity Fair Day

Thursday, August 30

West Campus Grand Opening

See more on the UTA events calendar.

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