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Monday, December 5, 2022
Let's Celebrate! Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception.

See you at the holiday reception

Join fellow Mavericks and enjoy delicious food, the company of great colleagues, and the festive sounds of the UTA Jazz Orchestra at the Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Bluebonnet Ballroom and foyer in the University Center.

2022 Arlington Holiday Lights Parade

Cowley named holiday parade grand marshal

UTA President Jennifer Cowley will be the grand marshal at the annual Arlington Holiday Lights Parade Saturday, Dec. 10. Look for more Mavericks in the parade, too.

Before the parade are reindeer games at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, events at the Levitt Pavilion, and pictures with Santa.

Annual Holiday Glass Sale

Holiday Glass Sale

Shop for one-of-a-kind glass art at the Holiday Glass Art Pre-Sale for departments, faculty, staff, and students 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Studio Arts Center. Bring your UTA ID.

A sale open to the public is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

Volunteer for commencement

Complete the Commencement Volunteer Form today, Monday, Dec. 5, to lend a hand at the fall commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 16, at Globe Life Field.

Water flea library

Sen Xu, associate professor of biology, is leading an effort to establish an open-access library of gene knock-out mutants for the water flea genus Daphnia.

Trowbridge honored

Cindy Trowbridge, associate professor of kinesiology, received the Lifetime Contribution Award from the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

Veterans education honor

The Texas Veterans Commission honored UTA with a Gold 2022 Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA). Established by the Texas State Legislature, the VEERA program recognizes public colleges and universities for their excellence in providing education and related services to veterans and the military-connected community.

Maverick Fort Worth Takeover. Pregame Reception, Dec. 10. UTA

Maverick Takeover at Dickies Arena

Join UTA Alumni Relations and The Maverick Club at the Maverick Fort Worth Takeover for a pre-game reception at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, before UTA takes on Texas State at Dickies Arena.

The reception is free, but a game ticket is required for entry. RSVP at give.uta.edu/maverick-takeover.

Tools for holiday blues

De-stress this holiday season with some tips from Human Resources noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the second floor lounge of the Maverick Activities Center. Unwind and enjoy building up your emotional wellness tools.

Benefits changes walk-in hours

Benefits Services has changed its walk-in hours to 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday. Appointments can be scheduled with a benefit specialist 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday by contacting Benefits Services at 817-272-5554 or benefits@uta.edu.

Security Awareness News

Discover how individuals are the last line of defense against cyber attacks and how to strengthen you personal firewalls in the December edition of Security Awareness News from the Information Security Office.

WFSN holiday drive

Help the Women's Faculty and Staff Network's donation drive to benefit Tarrant County's SafeHaven through Friday, Dec. 9. Donations can be made online or at two locations on campus.

Holiday concert

Experience Maverick music for the holidays. UTA A Cappella Choir Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Irons Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition 

Works by 38 graduating seniors are showcased in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition through Friday, Dec. 16, in the Gallery at UTA in the Fine Arts Building.

Specials at two CPC events

Take advantage of two ticket packages for December events at College Park Center.

  • Buy three tickets and get one free for Peppa Pig’s Live Holiday show Monday, Dec. 26. Get this ticket package through Sunday, Dec. 18, at utatix.com/PeppaUTA.
  • Faculty, staff, and students can claim a holiday four-pack of tickets for $84 for Ring of Honor Final Battle on Saturday, Dec. 10. To receive the special, use code ROHUTA at utatix.com/ROHUTA until noon Friday, Dec. 9.
The Planetarium at UTA December schedule.
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