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Monday, October 21, 2019

Gender violence topic at Maverick Speakers Series on Thursday

Global thought-leader Jackson Katz will speak on "The Big Picture: Gender Violence in Historical, Cultural, and Political Perspectives" at the Maverick Speakers Series event on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Texas Hall.

Dr. Katz is co-founder of the multiracial, mixed-gender Mentors in Violence Prevention program and the author of two books, including The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women & How All Men Can Help. His TED talk, “Violence Against Women is a Men’s Issue,” has been viewed more than 4 million times.

Tickets are free for UTA faculty and staff. A preferred seating package is $35.

Phishing tips

After recent phishing incidents, compromised passwords are being reset, and older and unsecure email access protocols are being phased out. Read more about security measures.

Open faculty forum

The Faculty Senate hosts an open faculty forum noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Red River Room of the University Center.

Innovating Texas

Register by Thursday, Oct. 31, for the early bird special to attend Innovating Texas: Research to Commercialization, Jan. 7-9, 2020, at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel.

Research Integrity Symposium

Register to attend the 5th annual Research Integrity Symposium 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. The focus will be on international collaborations and foreign research activity.

Homecoming doubleheader on November 9, 2019

Upcoming forums

Don't miss this month's forums on Sponsorship and Mentorship in Academia, Thursday, Oct. 24, and Controls and Uses of Autonomous Vehicles, Thursday, Oct. 31.

Dining focus groups

Register for one of the faculty/staff or catering dining focus groups Wednesday, Oct. 23. Stay for an entire session to receive a $10 coupon. Snacks provided.

UT System Day is Nov. 1

UT System Day

Celebrate UT System Day with pizza, dessert, door prizes, and more 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Brazos Park.

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