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Friday, December 18, 2020
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Congratulations to the Class of 2020

For its fall 2020 commencement, UTA's approximately 5,200 new graduates are set to join more than 240,000 UTA alumni.

Watch the online celebration from Thursday with students’ favorite memories and moments, along with recorded remarks from campus leaders.

Fall COVID-19 survey for staff

Take a short survey to share how COVID-19 and the fall semester have impacted staff members. Complete the survey by Friday, Jan. 8.

Spring parking permits

Spring semester parking permits for faculty, staff, and students are available now.

Vote in Grad Cap Contest

Vote for your favorite decorated mortar board in the #ForeverMaverick Grad Cap Contest. Cast your ballot today, Friday, Dec. 18-Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Request a career presentation

Interested in having the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center give a presentation to your class, organization, or team? Fill out the form now for the spring semester. Questions? Email careers@uta.edu.

Power energy savings by turning off electrical devices

A few actions on your part can help conserve energy on campus during the winter break. The Office of Facilities Management suggests these steps to realize maximum energy savings:

  • Turn off and unplug electrical devices. Many devices remain in a standby mode or use power even when turned off, including computers, monitors, scanners, printers, copiers, chargers, power supplies, appliances, and other electrical devices. If items are plugged into power strips, simply turn off the power strips.
  • Lower the heating temperature and turn off air conditioning. Areas controlled directly by an occupant should have the air conditioning and fans turned off. Heating and air conditioning in many campus buildings are controlled by a computerized energy management system that will set these areas to maximize energy conservation during the break.
  • Turn off all lights when you leave. Parking lot lighting schedules have been adjusted where feasible, taking campus safety and security into consideration.
Winter Break

Holiday schedule

UTA is closed for Winter Break Thursday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Jan. 3. Operations and classes resume Monday, Jan. 4.

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Who's open when?

Other Winter Break hours are online for the Maverick Activities Center, the UTA Bookstore, and the UTA Libraries.

Holiday gifts at bookstore

Get into the spirit of the holidays with some Maverick-inspired gifts from the UTA Bookstore. Find flip-flips, garden flags, vehicle hitches, valve-stem caps, cornhole games, and lots more.

MLK Jr. Day event online

Arlington's "Advancing the Dream" Celebration Martin Luther King Jr. Day goes online for Friday-Monday, Jan. 15-18.

Clean up now to prevent post-holiday surprises

The Office of Facilities Management suggests cleaning break rooms before the winter break.

  • Wipe down and clean out break rooms or common areas of any food items or candy to keep from attracting insects.
  • Empty the refrigerator and turn off the ice maker.
  • Remove all perishable items from the refrigerator and freezer. Check all expiration dates and dispose if expired.
  • Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Wipe down the drawers, shelves, sides, and floor of the fridge. Dry thoroughly.
  • Place baking soda, a bowl of dried oats, or a shallow bowl of dry, fresh coffee grounds and crumbled newspaper inside the refrigerator to combat mildew, mold, and bad odor. When you return, remove newspapers and oats/coffee grounds and wipe down the drawers and sides.
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