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Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
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Thousands of workforce-ready graduates will cross the stage Friday-Saturday, Dec. 17-18, during three in-person Commencement ceremonies at Globe Life Field.
UTA received nearly 5,400 graduation applications for fall 2021 commencement, which includes a virtual ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 16. As graduates of the fourth Texas Tier One institution in the state, UTA’s commencement candidates will be among approximately 250,000 Maverick alumni across the state and around the globe.
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UTA Police receives grants
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The UTA Police Department has received grant awards for the Crime Victim Services and Threat Assessment and Community Education programs.
The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division awarded the department $100,000 to continue the Crime Victim Services program, which provides valuable advocacy and support for victims of crime on the UTA campus.
The Threat Assessment and Community Education program was awarded $72,000 to continue the program that staffs a detective dedicated to assessing and following up on threat situations that can originate from mental health, domestic violence, or other issues.
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CONHI celebrates 50 years of excellence
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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new 50th Anniversary webpage, where visitors can stay up to date on the latest events, submit their stories and photos and learn more about the college’s rich history.
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Modern workforce skills
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UT Arlington has received a grant from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities to further its partnerships with local community organizations and businesses aimed at providing students with skills to successfully enter the workforce upon graduation.
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Worksite safety
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Sharareh “Sherri” Kermanshachi, associate professor of civil engineering, is addressing workforce development needs, along with virtual reality and other technologies that could result in safer work-zone environments.
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Dining hours update
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See what's open when for on-campus dining through the end of the semester and into next year. The University Club is closed until the spring semester.
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Parking during winter break
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During Winter Break, UTA is relaxing the parking rules. The usual "Parking on weekdays 5 p.m.-7 a.m." rules will apply all day throughout the break. This excludes "Reserved Until 7 p.m." and "Reserved At All Times" parking areas.
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Take COVID-19 test before, after holidays
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All Mavericks are encouraged to get tested before and after traveling or attending large gatherings over the winter holiday.
Symptom-free individuals seeking proactive testing or required testing can be tested in the Carlisle Suite of the University Center. Appointments are required. The testing site will be closed Friday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Jan. 2.
Individuals with symptoms should make an appointment at the testing site in the College Park District. The testing site will be closed Friday-Sunday, Dec. 24-26, and Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 1-2.
Regardless of vaccination status, all students and employees coming to campus in any capacity for the spring semester must provide proof of a viral COVID‑19 test by Friday, Feb. 4. Tests taken before Monday, Jan. 3, will not be accepted.
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APD training Friday
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The Arlington Police Department, in partnership with UTA Police, will conduct a training exercise 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the Gilstrap Athletic Center at Maverick Stadium. You may see several police vehicles and hear some loud noises. For concerns, please call Cpl. King at 817‑272‑2975 or Assistant Chief Tillerson at 817‑272‑3003.
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Disabled veteran plates
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Effective Jan. 1, 2022, anyone parking in a disabled parking space must have a license plate or a disabled parking placard that features the International Symbol of Access (ISA). Currently, disabled veteran license plates do not feature the ISA.
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Service Catalog update
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On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Office of Information Technology is launching a simplified Service Catalog on ServiceNow. The updated platform will make it easier for you to find and submit requests for the needed service.
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UTA Bookstore survey
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Take a few minutes to complete the UTA Bookstore survey to ensure your voice is heard.
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