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UTA celebrates its spring graduates online
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Faculty and staff are invited to join students, family, friends, and the public at the Cheers! To the Class of 2020 online celebration at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, with a pre-show beginning at 7:20 p.m. The celebration will air live and be available across UTA’s social media networks.
UTA is still planning to provide an in-person commencement with a formal virtual ceremony option when circumstances and health guidelines allow for it.
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Engineering high honors
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Erick C. Jones, a George and Elizabeth Pickett Endowed Professor and associate dean for graduate affairs in the College of Engineering, was named a fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers.
Dr. Jones has been at UTA since 2013. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work with radio-frequency identification technologies, Lean Six Sigma Quality Management, and autonomous inventory control.
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New benefits platform debuts Monday
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The Office of Employee Benefits Services will launch the new and enhanced My UT Benefits platform. Starting Monday, May 18, benefits-eligible employees will receive an email with login instructions. Some features include:
- Clear and concise information about your benefits
- Resources that explain your coverage
- Faster transmission of your benefits changes
- Easy access to select your benefits during Annual Enrollment in July
- Ability to select benefits online for new hires and qualified life events
Please contact benefits@uta.edu or call (817) 272-5554 if you have any questions.
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Nurse Week
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Read the Nurse Week op/ed in D Magazine Healthcare Business by Elizabeth Merwin, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
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National Police Week
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The UTA Police Department reminds us that this week is National Police Week, which honors law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Big summer reading
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Join the English Department reading group for Stephen King's The Stand about a plague that wipes out 99% of the human population and the battle between good and evil that follows.
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Slimdown 2020
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Gather a team to lose those quarantine pounds during Slimdown 2020, May 18-July 24, sponsored by the Staff Advisory Council. Weigh yourself May 14 or 15 and send to slimdown@uta.edu.
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'Tech neck' webinar
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Technology has improved our lives but can be a detriment to our necks. Learn how to relieve the pain. Register online for the Thursday, May 14, webinar.
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