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Thursday, April 28, 2022
Jennifer Cowley

Welcome, President Cowley

Jennifer Cowley officially takes office as UT Arlington’s first female and 10th overall president today, Thursday, April 28. She shared a message with the Maverick community to mark the occasion.

Faculty, staff, and students can welcome Dr. Cowley to campus at a special barbecue lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Brazos Park. Vegetarian options will be available. In case of inclement weather, the picnic will be held in the Bluebonnet Ballroom inside the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Check out the new Office of the President website to learn more about Cowley and connect with her on social media.

Faculty and associates awards

UTA celebrated outstanding faculty, associates, and advisors at the annual awards meeting Tuesday, April 26. Read the program. See more photos.

Old media, new tech

Cesar Torres, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is exploring how to integrate materials like clay, silicone, glass, biomaterials, and textiles with 3D-printing technologies.

Recognizing dementia

Erin Carlson, associate clinical professor and the director of the graduate public health program, helped lead a pilot project that sought to help emergency medical service providers better identify and treat patients who could be suffering from dementia.

Study Abroad is back

Mavericks who take advantage of UTA's Study Abroad program find their unique experiences transform them into global citizens.

Volunteer for Commencement

Volunteers are needed for UTA's seven commencement ceremonies. Complete the Commencement Volunteer Form by Sunday, May 1, for one or more shifts. All volunteers should attend one of two training sessions set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, and 9 a.m. Thursday, May 12, at College Park Center.

The UTA Mobile app just got smarter.

Early voting at MAC

Early voting for the May 7 constitutional and joint elections will be at the Maverick Activities Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, April 29; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, April 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 1; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, May 2-3.

Information security news

Learn why cybercriminals love social media and how to not fall prey to the "copy-paste" game in the latest edition of The Weekly Briefing from the Information Security Office.

Community Satisfaction Survey

Please take a moment to provide your input in the UTA PD Community Satisfaction Survey. Your input is valuable in allowing the department to better serve our campus.

Nominations needed for AAFSA awards

Nominations are open for the African American Faculty and Staff Association's annual awards recognizing faculty, staff, and students.

Complete nominations online for the Reby Cary Faculty Excellence Award, the Staff Excellence Award, and the Maxwell Scarlett Outstanding Student Award. Entries are due Thursday, May 5.

Winners will be recognized at the annual Evening of Black Excellence, Achievements, and Graduation Wednesday, May 11.

Celebrando el Éxito

UTA's Latino students and their families are invited to Celebrando el Éxito, the first campus-wide Latino/Hispanic achievement ceremony, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the Lone Star Auditorium of the Maverick Activities Center.

Annual Glass Art Sale

Faculty, staff, and students get an early peek at the annual Glass Art Sale. Bring your UTA ID for the early sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Studio Arts Center. The sale for the general public is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 7.

Share how you serve UTA's Hispanic community

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is collecting information about programs and initiatives focused on serving the Hispanic community at UTA.

DEI invites you to help us identify any programming you are directly involved with. This will help UTA pursue strategic opportunities and highlight initiatives supporting our Hispanic students, faculty, and staff.

The deadline to complete the short form is Friday, April 29.

Hlynsdottir ties for second

Junior Heidrun Hlynsdottir tied for second place individually and the UT Arlington women's golf team tied for eighth place in the Sun Belt Conference Championship from LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Men's golf stops at semifinals

Competing in the Sun Belt Conference Championship for the final time, the men's golf team put up a valiant effort before falling just short to Little Rock, 3-2, in match play semifinal action from Mystic Creek Golf Club on Wednesday.

Dallas Wings start May 7

UTA community members can purchase discount tickets for the Dallas Wings home opener, which is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in College Park Center. Use promo code UTA22. The ticket includes a pre-game and post-game festivities with some of players and coaches, as well as $1 hot dogs.

Maverick Open

Registration is open for the annual Maverick Open, which supports UTA Athletics. The tourney is Friday, May 6, at Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington. For more details, contact Maverick Club Director Kyle Callender at 817-272-0694 or kyle.callender@uta.edu.

Metro Golf Tournament

Sign up for the 47th Annual Metro Golf Tournament for faculty, staff, and alumni Monday, May 16, at Iron Horse Golf Course. Register by Monday, May 9. Breakfast, lunch, and prizes are planned.

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