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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
University Singers, Symphonic Winds & Friends: A Holiday Jubilation!

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for ages 12 and older today at MAC

UTA has two COVID‑19 vaccine clinics planned, including one 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 UTA employees, students, and their dependents and family members.

The clinic for ages 12 and older is in Group Exercise Room 101B.

  • Today, Wednesday, Dec. 1, until 2 p.m.

The clinic for ages 5 years and older is in room 100B.

  • 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.

Take COVID-19 test after holiday

All Mavericks are encouraged to get tested after traveling or attending large gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday. Make an appointment for the testing site in the Carlisle Suite in the University Center or in the College Park District.

Roemer book recognized

Kenneth Roemer, professor emeritus of English, has won the unpublished book manuscript contest at the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference.

TIGER Scholar

Ana Aleksandric, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, received a one-year Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) Scholars Informatics Internship.

Commencement volunteers

Today, Wednesday, Dec. 1, is the last day to volunteer for UTA’s three commencement ceremonies Friday-Saturday, Dec. 17-18, at Globe Life Field. Use the UTA Commencement Volunteer Form.

A resurfaced and repainted parking lot.

Lot F8 resurfacing

Parking lot F8 by the Maverick Activities Center and P.E. building will close for re-surfacing on Sunday, Dec. 12. Faculty and staff can use the Trinity Lot directly across the street. ADA parking spaces are in front of the Smart Hospital and Texas Hall.

Faculty & Staff Holiday Reception

Celebrate the holidays at annual reception

Join fellow Mavericks and enjoy delicious food, the company of great colleagues, and the festive sounds of the UTA Jazz Orchestra at the Faculty/Staff Holiday Reception 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Bluebonnet Ballroom and foyer in the University Center

Please consider bringing a holiday gift to the Maverick Pantry to help members of the UTA community facing food insecurity.

Give back to students. Text "LGBTQ1" to 91999

LGBTQ+ Program Scholarship

Student Advocacy Services has launched the first-ever LGBTQ+ Program Scholarship. Donors simply text LGBTQ1 to 91999 to make a gift. A link will be sent your way, complete, submit, and your gift will be on its way.

Teams Calling

All campus phone numbers have migrated to Microsoft Teams Calling and replaced phones with Teams-compatible devices. Non-Teams-compatible devices will be shut off permanently Sunday, Dec. 19. Submit a self-service ticket to have OIT retrieve old devices.

Friday discount at UClub

Lunch at the University Club is only $6.50 on Fridays. The all-you-care-to-eat buffet includes entrees, salads, soups, desserts, and drinks.

Winter food drive

Bring your donations to the Winter Holiday Food Drive for the Maverick Pantry 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in front of the University Center.

Holiday swag, UTA-style

Find UTA-themed ornaments, Christmas cards, holiday gifts, and more at the UTA Bookstore.

Panther City Lacrosse

Join your fellow Mavericks at UTA Night with Panther City Lacrosse as the team takes on the Vancouver Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Tickets start at $15.

UT Arlington Holiday Glass Art Sale

Faculty, staff get early look at glass art sale

Faculty and staff will have a preview of the Annual Holiday Glass Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Studio Arts Center. Thousands of one-of-a-kind functional, decorative, and artistic works will be available for purchase.

On Saturday Dec. 11, the sale is open to the public 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event also will include live glassblowing demonstrations.

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