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Stay safe during excessive heat
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Today's high is predicted to be 102 degrees, and more triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast.
During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness.
Stay weather-ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. Read more at weather.gov/safety/heat-illness.
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City, UTA share strong bond
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UTA President Jennifer Cowley and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross say the secret to a vibrant downtown starts with a strong relationship between the city and the University.
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Graphic design ranks
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UT Arlington is ranked among the top schools in the nation to learn graphic design, according to the latest rankings from Animation Career Review.
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Lifesaving Maverick
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Katherine Kreis, assistant professor of nursing, showed up for jury duty at the Frank Crowley Courthouse on June 27 and ended up saving a life.
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Doug Russell recognized
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Doug Russell ('70 BS, History), former UTA National Champion swimmer and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, has been nominated for the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
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Make your Annual Enrollment choices
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Through Sunday, July 31, you have the option to change your benefits coverage for the 2022-23 plan year that begins Thursday, Sept. 1.
Additional details will be on the UTA Benefits website.
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Parking permits available
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The 2022-23 parking permits are now available for purchase through MavPark. The parking rates remain the same for the fourth year in a row for faculty and staff and for the fifth year in a row for students.
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New employee parking pass
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New employees at UTA can receive a complimentary seven-day parking permit while their information migrates into MavPark.The host department should email parking@uta.edu with the new employee's name and license plate, or the new employee can visit the parking office on their first day of work.
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Little frogs a big deal
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Eric Smith, a professor of biology, and a team of international researchers have discovered six new species of miniature frogs in Mexico.
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Venom diversity
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Todd Castoe, professor of biology, was senior author on a study that describes how rattlesnakes diversify their venom to maintain an advantage in the ongoing “arms race” with evolving prey resistance.
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Nicotine on notice
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Ziyad Ben Taleb, assistant professor of public health, discusses plans to require tobacco companies to cut the amount of nicotine in traditional cigarettes and a recent ban of Juul e-cigarettes in the U.S.
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Road crack
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Suyun Ham, assistant professor of civil engineering, will develop an automatic crack evaluation system that could save time and money and prioritize maintenance for roads, bridges, and runways.
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Excellence in sustainability
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UT Arlington has won the national Excellence in Sustainability Award from the National Association of College and University Business Officers. UTA was the recipient of the Sustainability Leadership Award in 2018 as well.
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Information security news
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Learn about the different types of identity and how best to keep them secure in The Weekly Briefing from the Information Security Office.
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Chef Maja named new executive chef
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Maja Gajic was named the new executive chef for Maverick Dining by Chartwells. With nearly 20 years of culinary leadership and expertise, she joined UTA in July 2020 as senior chef manager and was quickly promoted to executive sous chef.
She recently won the Living the Brand Award-West Division with Compass Group North America, Chartwells Higher Education.
As a war refugee from Serbia, Maja has resided in Texas, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, and Bosnia, to which she credits her vast culinary knowledge. In her down time, she continues to practice her five different languages while rescuing animals and volunteering locally in Arlington.
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Take precautions against COVID-19
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Tarrant County has raised its COVID‑19 Community Level to “High” due to transmissibility indicators of the latest strains of the virus. All Mavericks are encouraged to continue to adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe:
COVID‑19 testing is free on UTA’s campus for all students and employees. Find and schedule a COVID‑19 test.
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Gut microbe research
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Students and faculty are needed for a six-week study on fermented soybeans and gut health. Participants will earn $300, paid in increments. The study is led by Woo-Suk Chang, associate professor of biology. Read more details and complete the participation application.
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Watch the Dallas Wings with fellow Mavs
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Join UTA President Jennifer Cowley and fellow Mavericks for an evening with the Dallas Wings. The Wings will take on the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. To purchase tickets, visit dallaswings.com/promo and use promo code “UTA22” to receive a discount. Tickets start at $15.
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