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Monday, September 16, 2019
Maverick Speakers Series with Bob Woodward on Thursday, Sept. 19

Bob Woodward to discuss presidency

Bob Woodward, the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, kicks off the 12th annual Maverick Speakers Series. Woodward will speak about “The State of the American Presidency” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Texas Hall. His latest book, Fear: Trump in the White House, was published in 2018.

Tickets are free for faculty, staff, and students; limit two. General admission is $5. Preferred seating and VIP packages are available. See ticket options at utatickets.com.

New woman faculty reception

Welcoming reception

New women faculty and staff members mingled at the University Club Sept. 10. The welcome reception was hosted by the Women's Faculty and Staff Network and Faculty Affairs.

College of Business grand opening for new outdoor sculpture and finance center

Business unveils sculpture, finance center

On Sept. 11, the College of Business celebrated the dedication of its new outdoor sculpture, Signs of Life by Benito Huerta, and the Sam Mahrouq Financial Markets Lab. See photos of the events.

Welcome, new faculty

UTA welcomed more than 70 new faculty members to campus for the start of the academic year. Read about them in the new faculty brochure.

Aging care

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation received a transformational $4.7 million gift from the Deerbrook Charitable Trust to further develop its gerontology graduate programs.

Anti-malware

Jiang Ming, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is working to combat malware by building anti-malware code into computer hardware instead of relying on software.

Constitution Day trivia

Celebrate Constitution Day by playing the online Constitution Quiz by 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. You'll be entered to win a bonus prize if you get all 15 questions correct. The live prize drawing is 2 p.m. Tuesday on Facebook and Instagram.

Giving Day

Help benefit UTA and area nonprofits by donating on North Texas Giving Day, Thursday, Sept. 19. To donate or find more details, go to UTA's page.

State Employees Charitable Campaign

State Employee Charitable Campaign

During the State Employee Charitable Campaign, you can make a donation to your favorite organization through payroll deduction. The 2019 campaign is your opportunity to impact our neighbors in need in North Texas.

UTA Night at the Rangers

See some photos of UTA Night at the Rangers on Sept. 12 at Globe Life Park. Alumnus Mike Dolabi threw the first pitch, and student Alexis Galindo sang the national anthem.

Volunteer at Job Fair

Helping hands are needed for the All-Majors Job Fair Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Maverick Activities Center. Register to volunteer by Friday, Sept. 20.

In Red and Black art exhibit

'In Red & Black' exhibit

An exhibit of illustrations by Igor Karash, In Red & Black, runs through Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the University Center Gallery. The artist will speak at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Room 200 of Trimble Hall.

Take work survey

The College of Business needs research participants for a study titled “Identity Work Scale Development.” The survey takes about 15 minutes, submissions are confidential, and 30 participants will receive a $20 gift card.

Maverick Open

Register for the annual Maverick Open golf tournament to support UTA Athletics. The tournament will be at the Texas Rangers Golf Club on Thursday, Oct. 24.

UTA Night at the Levitt featuring FlowTribe

UTA Night at the Levitt

Join the campus community at a free concert under the stars, featuring the band Flow Tribe, at UTA Night at the Levitt 8-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Levitt Pavilion.

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