MavWire
Monday, February 15, 2021

UTA closed through Wednesday

Due to extreme winter weather conditions and widespread power outages, The University of Texas at Arlington is closed, effective immediately, through Wednesday, Feb. 17.

All classes in all modalities are canceled, also effective immediately, through Wednesday. Exams also are canceled.

Essential personnel should continue to report to work.

Employee remote work is suspended through Wednesday. Employees should contact their supervisors with specific questions about their duties.

Read more details on the closure. Continue to monitor uta.edu, UTA Facebook and Twitter, and Mavwire and TrailBlazer enewsletters for additional information.

School of Social Work and Smart Hospital building

UTA leaders break ground for new School of Social Work, Nursing simulation building

UTA leaders broke ground on Feb. 9 on a $76 million facility that will usher in critical advancements in the field of health care, bringing together the University’s celebrated School of Social Work and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s Smart Hospital.

Presentations delayed for candidates for VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The presentations for the second and third candidates for vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be rescheduled because of this week's winter weather.

Watch a video of the first candidate's presentation.

Additional announcements will be posted on the VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage should there be any change to this schedule.

Information on the first and second candidates has been posted on the VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage. Information on the remaining candidates will be posted here at least 24 hours in advance of their presentations.

Teik Talks: A conversatoin with Kim Mayer and Matt Clark of UTA's Center for Enterpreneurship and Economic Innovation. Feb. 17, 2021, 12 p.m. Facebook Life: @utaarlington

Teik Talks postponed

Teik Talks, which was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, has been postponed and will be rescheduled. The session is a conversation with Kim Mayer and Matt Clark of UTA's Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Innovation.

Spring contactless catering

Watch the Maverick Catering Spring 2021 Virtual Showcase to learn about contactless catering options and the new Maverick Meal Kits. Find more details at dineoncampus.com/utarlington.

UT FLEX deadlines

Expanded options and extended deadlines are now available for 2019-2020 UT FLEX. Contact The UTA Benefit Office at benefits@uta.edu or 817-272-5554 to make changes to your current FLEX account.

New EAP provider

UTA's new provider for its Employee Assistance Program is ComPsych GuidanceResources. For more information, view ComPsych’s introductory letter.

Name new city shuttle

Submit your entry for the May Mobility Arlington Shuttle Naming Contest by today, Monday, Feb. 15. Read more about the new Arlington shuttle service at www.arlingtontx.gov/RAPID.

Hypertension webinar

Attend the Livongo Heart Health webinar at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, to learn about hypertension solutions available to you. Livongo is covered for UT SELECT medical plan members.

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