UTA MavWire
Monday, April 3, 2023
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Cowley honored for higher ed impact

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning has selected Jennifer Cowley, UTA president, for its Martin Meyerson Award for Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education. The annual reward recognizes an urban or regional planning scholar or educator for their significant impacts on higher education.

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Mavericks receive Univision scholarships

Univision Dallas-Fort Worth, in partnership with UTA, has awarded two incoming freshmen the Univision Tu Futuro Tu Comunidad Scholarship.

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Distinguished fellows

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has selected three distinguished UTA researchers as fellows. AIMBE fellows comprise the top 2% of medical and biological engineers in the United States.

Spring Forward

UT System's Spring Forward team challenge begins today! Groups of five to seven participants are encouraged to collectively log 1 million steps April 3-30. For more information and to register, visit go.uta.edu/wellness.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

UTA's Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention program is hosting events throughout April to raise awareness about sexual and relationship violence prevention. Visit the program website or email kendra.zellan@uta.edu to learn more.

Environmental health and safety

The spring 2023 Environmental Health and Safety department newsletter is now available. In this issue, read more about fume hood smoke tests and lithium-ion battery safety.

Paralympics lecture

Fulbright scholar Tatiane Hilgemberg presents a lecture titled "Paralympic Athletes and the Media: Past, Present, and Future" Wednesday, April 5, at 12 p.m. in SEIR 294. Attend in person or online via Microsoft Teams. ASL and open captioning will be provided. For more information, email srose@uta.edu.

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Employee Service Awards

Employees who have served UTA for 10 years or more in five-year increments are invited to participate in this year's Employee Recognition Service Awards, hosted by the Office of Talent, Culture, and Inclusion. View the event page to check for your name and RSVP to attend.

Employees who have served for 25 years or more can RSVP to attend the Service Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those who have been employed at the University for 10, 15, or 20 years can RSVP to attend the Service Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 12, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ukraine lecture

Brian Whitmore, assistant professor of practice, presents a public lecture on "Ukraine and the Final Stage of the Soviet Collapse" Wednesday, April 5, at 12 p.m. Join in person in room 153 of the Business Building or online via Microsoft Teams. The event is sponsored by the Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies.

Graduate School Bound

Students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies at UTA can learn about advanced admission, academic research, and graduate school funding at Graduate School Bound on Wednesday, April 12, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., in the University Center San Saba room on the second floor.

RSVP to Lavender Graduation

Spring 2023 graduates who identify as LGBTQ+ can sign up for Lavender Graduation, a special commencement ceremony recognizing the achievements of queer Mavericks on Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. Friends, family, and graduates are encouraged to RSVP.

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