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Monday, May 23, 2022

Geisel Auditorium

In recognition of Professor Emeritus Paul Geisel’s gift to UTA’s College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA), the auditorium in the CAPPA Building has been named the Dr. Paul Geisel Auditorium. A grand opening was held last week.

Hispanic-serving leadership

In Fall 2022, the College of Education will launch its Hispanic-Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate program, which provides a path for educational leaders to serve the Latinx population.

Elmasri memorial service

An on-campus memorial service for Professor Ramez Elmasri, associate chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, will be held Tuesday, May 24, at 5 p.m. in the Rosebud Auditorium. All are welcome to attend. The service will feature remarks from colleagues, Dr. Elmasri's children, and anyone who chooses to speak.

Educating with bees

Cindy Woody, the new director for the College of Education’s Office of Educational Field Experiences, uses beekeeping to inspire schoolchildren.

Black Excellence award winners named

The African American Faculty and Staff Association honored outstanding Mavericks at the annual Celebration of Black Excellence. Award winners are:

Reby Cary Faculty Excellence Award: Frederick Engram Jr., assistant professor of instruction, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, College of Liberal Arts; Center for African American Studies; Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, College of Education

Staff Excellence Award: Candice Calhoun-Butts, assistant dean, Enrollment and Student Services, Academic Advising, College of Nursing and Health Innovation

Maxwell Scarlett Student Excellence Award: Courtney Matthews, graduate student, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, College of Education

TCP training sessions

Two-part TCP training sessions for managers and timekeepers are offered in person Thursday-Friday May 26-27. Register to attend.

Nominations needed

Nominations for the Outstanding Assessment Practitioner awards (faculty or staff) are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Email diane.waryashughey@uta.edu with questions. Nominate yourself or someone else.

Flexible summer hours program coming

The popular flexible summer hours program runs Monday, June 6–Friday Aug. 12. Participating employees—including remote workers—work a compressed week of four 10-hour days with one day off during the work week.

Managers must provide the employee with an approved schedule in writing before the employee may begin the program. Leaders should manage this program at the department/college level. Non-exempt employees must take a minimum 30-minute lunch break.

Questions? Contact your Senior Human Resources Business Partner or call 817-272-5554.

Response exercise at AT&T Stadium

The City of Arlington Office of Emergency Response will be conducting a dynamic response exercise on Wednesday, May 25, at AT&T Stadium, located at 900 W. Randol Mill Road. The exercise will begin at approximately 8 a.m. and conclude at noon.

While there may be a visible response of police, fire, and EMS equipment to the location during this timeframe, the public and media should know that the activity is for the purpose of this training exercise.

Track honors

A total of 14 Maverick track and field athletes were named to the Sun Belt Conference all-conference team, while Arthur Petersen was named SBC Field Athlete of the Year and Jackson Cichon was Freshman of the Year.

Sports camps for youth

Basketball, softball, and volleyball camps start soon. Register your youth to attend these skills programs headed by UTA athletic coaches.

UTA PD 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.

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