Mav Madness tips off the men’s and women’s basketball season at 8 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 20, at College Park Center! UTA’s entertainment-filled primetime event is the teams' first back in the Western Athletic Conference.

This event is free, and the first 500 fans will receive a Mav Madness T-shirt. Witness players in skills competitions and an intersquad scrimmage and enjoy free food and soft drinks while watching a performance by Steve Max, the Master of Simon Sez, from America’s Got Talent.

Plus, fans in attendance have the chance to win these prizes:

• Road travel with the teams
• 50-inch TVs
• RTIC coolers
• Beats by Dre headphones
• UTA basketball gear bags and more!

Watch the volleyball team's match against Abilene Christian at 6 p.m., also in College Park Center. Entry to the match is free for all UTA students, faculty, and staff with a valid UTA ID.

You must complete UTA's complaince training no later than 5 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 20. If your compliance training is not completed by the due date, your Net ID will be deactivated.

Access your training in Canvas at uta.instructure.com. You alsp can access Canvas through the UT Arlington homepage at uta.edu. Click “Faculty & Staff” in the far upper-right corner of the page, then click the Canvas icon. The course training you are required to complete is 2228-GCTA-2223-100-Annual-Compliance-Training-2022-Fall.

Contact compliance@uta.edu with questions.

These three new procedures were put in place as part of a realignment of facility use policies and procedures and to make processes consistent for reservation and rental of College Park Center, Texas Hall, and the University Center.

CO-UF-PR-08 Rules and Regulation for Use of College Park Center Procedure

CO-UF-PR-14 Rules and Regulations for Use of Texas Hall Procedure

CO-UF-PR-15 Rules and Regulations for Use of the University Center Procedure

The Office of International Education hosts Fall Fest 2022 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, on the west lawn by the Maverick Activities Center. The fest includes free food, pumpkin/craft painting, games, music, and more.

The Art and Art History Department’s 10th Annual Glass Pumpkin Sale and Fundraiser is set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, for faculty and staff and Saturday, Oct. 22, for the public at the Studio Arts Center. Proceeds benefit the glass area's student organization and the program.

The Information Security Office hosts an open house with pizza, games, and prizes 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in room B78 of Texas Hall.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first film adaptation of Dracula, the silent movie Nosferatu. The English Department hosts the show 7-9 p.m Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Rosebud Theatre of the University Center. Bring a canned good for the Maverick Food Pantry.

The music of the night comes from the Fine Arts Building when voice Associate Professor David Grogan gives some Halloween-themed performances. Dr. Grogan is known to dress in costume for some of his songs. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Irons Recital Hall.

The fraternity and sorority community invites families to enjoy children's games, activities, popcorn, candy, and more at the Great Pumpkin Carnival 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in Maverick Circle.

Register your team for the annual Homecoming Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Teams will compete to win the ultimate prize of Chili Cook-Off champion, bragging rights, and an awesome trophy. Open to all UTA, students, faculty, staff, and alumni groups.

Be part of the annual Homecoming Parade, set for 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, down Spaniolo Drive along the College Park District. This year's theme is "Once Upon a Maverick."

Register now for the Homecoming 5K and get the early bird special through Monday, Oct. 31. Then run or walk through campus with your team Saturday, Nov. 12. Learn about other Homecoming adventures at uta.edu/homecoming.

Join UTA for “An Evening with Annie Leibovitz” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Texas Hall as part of the Maverick Speakers Series.

Leibovitz is a legendary photographer who is primarily known for her iconic portraits of celebrities for Rolling Stone, Vogue, and Vanity Fair magazines. Several collections of her work have been published, including Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland in 2021. Her accolades include the International Center of Photography’s Lifetime Achievement Award and being named a Living Legend by the United States Library of Congress, among many others.

“An Evening with Annie Leibovitz” is sponsored by Jeff and Jani Leuschel.

Tickets are free for faculty, staff, and students. Tickets are required. Find more information about the 2022-23 Maverick Speakers Series.

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.

• Free face masks for departments are available at the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
• Free face masks are available in the Central Library and at the Information Desk in the University Center and in The Commons.
• COVID‑19 tests are available on campus. Email covidtesting@uta.edu with questions.
• If you test positive, complete and submit the Personal Diagnosis Form.
• Get vaccinated if you're able and encourage your friends and loved ones to do the same. Email covidvaccine@uta.edu with questions.
• Find more info on daily health screenings, self-isolation protocols, and close-contact protocols.