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City lights up downtown with UTA colors
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The city of Arlington has lit up the Levitt Pavilion and City Hall with orange and blue lighting for the start of the semester. See for yourself when you visit the area on West Abram Street. Take your own photos and tag them @utarlington and @cityofarlington.
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Traffic pattern change at Mitchell, Cooper
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Effective today, Thursday, Aug. 25, westbound traffic on West Mitchell Street at South Cooper Street will have two left turn lanes instead of one. With this change, there will be one lane remaining to continue on West Mitchell westbound through the intersection.
There are no changes to the eastbound traffic pattern on West Mitchell at South Cooper.
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MavsMeet celebration
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MavsMeet Convocation started with a bang Monday, as cannons fired UTA T-shirts into the crowded arena during the event’s kick-off roll call. Representatives from student organizations including academic clubs, the Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball team, and UTA’s resident assistants chanted and cheered as the emcee welcomed the Maverick community back to campus.
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Move-In Day welcomes students, families
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Thousands of new and returning students moved into UTA’s four residence halls and seven apartment communities over the weekend. Students, faculty, and staff helped at Saturday's Move-In Day event. Mavericks from more than 300 different cities, 30 states, and 14 countries around the world unpacked and established their campus homes in anticipation of fall semester classes beginning Monday.
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Say ‘thank you’ to UTA friends
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Join us in thanking the donors who contribute to the excellence of UTA’s faculty, staff, and students. Record a video of you saying “Thank You” to show our friends and supporters love from the Maverick family.
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STEM for students with disabilities
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Bree Jimenez, associate professor of special education, was awarded a highly competitive National Science Foundation grant to develop and assess engineering lessons for students with disabilities in elementary schools.
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Mav FRIENDzy
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Maverick FRIENDzy was like the ultimate icebreaker. The Tuesday night event prompted students to meet new people through collaborative activities that promoted campus unity and school spirit.
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Diversity celebration
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UTA's Diversity Celebration Conference will feature the experiential learning "A Day In Your Shoes" workshop, a poster session highlighting DEI work on campus, and Leo Taylor of Ohio State University speaking on gendered language and pronouns. Free lunch and T-shirts will be provided.
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Academic Early Alert
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UTA’s Academic Early Alert is a referral program that seeks to provide support to students who have demonstrated behaviors that may hinder academic performance and overall student success. The former process via Civitas Inspire for Advisors is set to expire soon. Read more for details.
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Benefits reminder
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New selected benefits, benefits plan designs, and benefits premium changes take effect on Thursday, Sept. 1. If you have questions about any changes, visit the Benefits Annual Enrollment website.
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Outlook meeting change
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The way meetings are created in Microsoft Outlook has changed. All new meetings will now automatically include a Teams Meeting link. The option can be toggled off. Sign in to read the article.
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Be part of the Stampede
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The Maverick Stampede, UTA's welcoming tradition, continues to provide opportunities for networking, socializing, and just plain old fun, even for faculty and staff. Plus, some events are downright delicious, such as Wednesday night's Waffleopolis, shown above.
Experience all that Campus Recreation has to offer at Recstravaganza at 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 25. Learn how to put service into your courses at the Service Learning and MAFE Faculty Social Monday, Aug. 29. Watch Apollo 13 at Movie Night at the Planetarium Tuesday, Aug. 30. The month ends with the Maverick Cookout and Activity Fair Day Wednesday, Aug. 31.
And there is more as the Stampede continues into September. Don't miss out on the activities. Go to uta.edu/maverickstampede for more details.
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MAFE faculty fellowship
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Learn to incorporate experiential activities into your course by becoming a Faculty Fellow of the Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement program. Apply by Friday, Aug. 26. For questions, contact Susan Dequeant at dequeant@uta.edu.
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Volunteer for job fair
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Give a hand at the All Majors Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, Sept. 21. Sign-up for one or more shifts
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WFSN welcome reception
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The Women's Faculty and Staff Network invites you to attend the Welcome Reception for New Women Faculty and Staff 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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DEI convocation
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Mark your calendars for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion convocation Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center. The topic is "The History of Race and Racism in North Texas and the Future of Equity Work." Register by Friday, Sept. 9.
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Greek alumni breakfast
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Faculty and staff who are alumni or members of social Greek organizations are invited for breakfast on 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Wear your organization paraphernalia. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 12.
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UTA Night at the Rangers
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Swing for the fences and enjoy UTA Night at the Rangers with your fellow Mavs. The Rangers will play the Oakland Athletics at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Globe Life Field. Tickets start at $17. Buy tickets to the game to be eligible for a special UTA/Texas Rangers hat.
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COVID-19 resources available on campus
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All Mavericks should remain vigilant concerning COVID‑19 and adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe. Find information and resources, such as the following, at uta.edu/coronavirus.
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