UTA MavWire
Monday, February 13, 2023
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Education paradox

The former minister of public education in Mexico told a University of Texas at Arlington audience that a “hidden paradox of education and democracy” is harmful to classroom instruction in both the U.S. and Mexico.

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UTA partners with Lyft

Lyft is now an official rideshare partner for UTA. The partnership enables schools and departments to set up transportation programs that support the needs of each unit.

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Celebrate Black History Month with AAFSA

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) invites you to celebrate Black History Month with your colleagues on campus. View upcoming AAFSA events.

Navigating art as a career

Carlos Donjuan, assistant professor of art and art history, spoke to Meow Wolf about his career as an artist and educator and his path to several high-profile artistic collaborations.

Lady Mavs celebrate Black History Month

Join the Lady Mavs as they celebrate Black History Month Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. vs. Sam Houston. UTA faculty and staff can claim up to four complimentary tickets to the game. To redeem your free tickets, click here and enter code HONOR.

Join UTA's sustainability efforts

UTA's Sustainability Committee is seeking new members. Its mission is to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility and stewardship. For more information and to join, submit this form.

Fine art exhibit

UTA Fine Art Collections presents The Art of Observation from now until Friday, May 5. The opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 16, from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Visual Resource Commons and Gallery.

Network switch refresh

The Office of Information Technology is updating UTA’s network infrastructure across campus. The project involves building-by-building activity after regular business hours. To view when your building is impacted, visit the project website, which will be updated as the project progresses.

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CAAS conference

The Center for African American Studies presents its 11th annual conference Thursday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will hear about various topics critical to the theme of Black culture and institutions, including a special presentation by Opal Lee. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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