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Wednesday, November 17, 2021 |
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COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled
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UTA has four COVID‑19 vaccine clinics planned, including two to administer the pediatric vaccine to children ages 5-11. These free walk-in-only clinics will be in the Maverick Activities Center and are open to dependents and family members of UTA students and employees.
The clinics for ages 12 and older are in the Group Exercise Room 101B.
- Today, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The clinics for ages 5 years and older are in room 100B.
- Saturday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The clinics offer first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as booster doses for eligible individuals.
Contact covidvaccine@uta.edu with any questions.
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Road closures planned for construction of new Planetarium Plaza
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Nedderman Drive at West Street and Planetarium Place will be closed permanently Monday, Nov. 22, for the creation of Planetarium Plaza, a pedestrian pathway with green space.
ADA parking behind the Central Library will be relocated to the Maverick Garage. Planetarium bus parking will be relocated to West Street.
The only traffic allowed on Nedderman Drive will be deliveries to the construction site, SEIR, the Life Science loading docks, and the limited number of ADA and reserved spaces at the SEIR Building.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Jeff Johnson at 817-798-8456.
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Homecoming wraps up
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Homecoming 2021 wrapped up a week of fun festivities for the Maverick community and its alumni.
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Texas Tier One
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Hundreds of faculty, staff, and students gathered in Brazos Park in the heart of campus to recognize UT Arlington achieving the Texas Tier One designation, which signifies excellence in academics and research.
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International Food Fair
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Try delicious foods from around the world while supporting UTA's cultural student organizations at the International Food Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, on the University Center Mall. It's part of International Education Week.
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Service-learning gathering
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Service-Learning Faculty: The Gathering is a breakfast and networking event with service learning faculty and staff across campus. Register for the gathering, which is 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Trinity Hall.
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Military, veteran services
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Come to the UTA Military and Veteran Services Showcase and learn about programs and services for veterans and their families 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center.
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Thanksgiving dinner
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Join fellow Mavericks for a Thanksgiving dinner 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Connection Café in the University Center.
This dinner is free for students with a meal plan. Tickets are required for non-meal plan holders and cost $7 for students and $10 for faculty, staff, and community members.
Donations to the Maverick Pantry will be accepted at the door.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Student Affairs at 817‑272‑6080.
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Maverick Pantry Thanksgiving food drive
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Consider giving to the new Maverick Pantry as an individual or a department to help students during Thanksgiving. Use the shopping list above.
Drop it off at the Maverick Pantry at 520 South Center Street, behind Pie Five. Or email eaf@uta.edu for campus pick up.
You also can shop Maverick Pantry’s Amazon Wish List for easy delivery.
To give a monetary donations, click the link, go to Designation and click on View Additional Giving Opportunities, then scroll down to Student Food Pantry Gift Fund.
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Adopt an Angel
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Help a local child with clothing, shoes, and toys through the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Stop by the Follett Student Leadership Center or email utavolunteers@uta.edu for more information on adopting an angel. Adoptions close today, Wednesday, Nov. 17.
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UTA Fall Jazz Concert
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Enjoy an evening of outstanding music at the UTA Fall Jazz Concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Texas Hall. Tickets are $10 general admission and $7 for students and seniors.
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Panther City Lacrosse
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Join your fellow Mavericks at UTA Night with Panther City Lacrosse as they take on the Vancouver Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tickets start at $15.
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