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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Faculty-Staff Appreciation

Faculty/staff appreciation

UTA's employees enjoyed an afternoon of games, treats, fellowship, and fun at the Faculty and Staff Appreciation Celebration in the Bluebonnet Ballroom. See more photos.

Blazing Race 2019

Blazing Race

Mavericks followed clues to wind their way around campus for the annual Blazing Race, sponsored by the Wellness Committee. A warm-up exercise preceded the race and a lunch followed. See more photos.

Track heads to NCAA

Alexus Henry defends her high jump title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships this week. Other athletes compete in the 800-meter run, 100-meter relay, and 400-meter relay. Watch the video.

Retirees Dinner

New retirees were recognized for their service at the annual UTA Retirees' Dinner. See more photos.

In Memoriam: Cecil Thompson

Cecil Thompson, UTA professor emeritus in physics who helped create the University’s astronomy program, died on May 29. He was 83 years old. Read more.

Happy holidays for 2019-20

The last holiday of 2018-19 is Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Mark your calendars for the 15 holidays in the 2019-20 fiscal year.

  • Labor Day—Monday, Sept. 2
  • Thanksgiving Day—Thursday-Friday Nov. 28-29
  • Christmas Holiday—Monday, Dec. 23-Tuesday, Dec. 31
  • New Year's Day—Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—Monday, Jan. 20, 2020
  • Spring Break Holiday—Friday, March 13, 2020
  • Memorial Day—Monday, May 25, 2020
  • Independence Day Observed—Friday, July 3, 2020

Dine on campus this summer

The Connection Cafe is closed this summer, but there are plenty of other eating spots on campus, such as the Maverick Cafe in The Commons. Read more.

VIP seats at Levitt

Enjoy free music under the stars with the Downtown Arlington Music Fest set for Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, at the Levitt Pavilion. UTA faculty and staff can RSVP for VIP seats each night. Seats are limited.

UTA Day at the Rangers

See the Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at the annual UTA Day at the Rangers on Thursday, Sept. 12. The first 1,000 fans receive a limited edition UTA-themed Rangers cap. Read more.

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