DACA Workshop

Students affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA, can attend the Mega DACAthon 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Lone Star Auditorium of the Maverick Activities Center. The Center for Mexican American Studies and Proyecto Inmigrante ICS Inc. host the program, which is free for the first 300 applicants. Others will be referred to legal service providers on site.

If your DACA work permit expires between Sept. 5, 2017, and March 5, 2018, you must file your renewal by Oct. 5, 2017. If your permit expires after March 5, you will not be eligible to renew. Bring a copy of your work permit and social security card (front and back); date and place of last entry into the United States; two passport photographs; any information about police arrests or immigration detentions; and a copy of prior DACA application.

For details, call 888-793-2182, ext. 201; visit proyectoinmigrante.org; or contact the Center for Mexican American Studies at 817-272-2933.

National Night Out

Departments and organizations are encouraged to host information tables at UTA's National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the University Center mall. Faculty and staff also can volunteer to help with set-up, clean-up, and other tasks. Register online.

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Notification

Health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse

• Alcohol and Drug Awareness
• Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse (Brochures are at UTA Police Department and Health Services)

University policies related to the illegal possession, use, or distribution of drugs or alcohol

• Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
• Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy
• Drug-Free University Community and Workplace Policy
• Drugs and Alcohol Policy

Availability of treatment for drug or alcohol problems

Employees—Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided through UTA’s Office of Human Resources at 1-800-343-3822 or alliancewp.com.

Students—Drug and alcohol counseling and referral services are available through UTA Health Services at 2-2771 or uta.edu/healthservices. The Center for Students in Recovery is a resource for students struggling to stay sober.

Internal sanctions and federal, state, and local legal penalties that may result from the illegal sale, possession, consumption, or distribution of drugs or alcohol

• Disciplinary Penalties
• Student Conduct and Discipline
• Standards of Conduct Guide

For more information, contact UTA's Health Services at 817-272-2771 or visit uta.edu/healthservices.

Deadlines

• Oozeball Tournament. Register by today, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Oozeball is Friday, Sept. 22.
• TrailBlazing Race. Register by Thursday, Sept. 21. Event is Thursday.
• Cyclethon. Register by Monday, Sept. 25. Event is Monday.
• Professional headshots at All-Majors Job Fair. Register by Monday, Sept. 25. Event is Sept. 27.
• Parent & Family Weekend. Register by Oct. 1. Event is Oct. 20-22.
• Black Leadership Institute. Register by noon Oct. 4. Event is Feb. 10.

Volunteer opportunity

UTA/UTSW Adaptive Sports Expo—8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, Maverick Activities Center. A day of interactive adaptive sports activities and local resources with appearances by medal-winning Paralympians and U.S National Team members. No special training, skills, or knowledge is required. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt, lunch voucher, and a certificate. Hosted by UTA Adaptive Sports. Questions? Contact Doug Garner at dgarner@uta.edu.

Coming Up

• Sept. 20—Sounds of India with Arnab Chakrabarty (Sarod) & Pandit Sanju Sahai (Tabla)
• Sept. 21—Health and the Human Condition Lecture
• Sept. 22—Institutional Review Board (IRB) Mini-Conference
• Sept. 22—Oozeball Tournament
• Sept. 22-23—Flight 12 Improv Comedy
• Sept. 27—All-Majors Job Fair
• Sept. 27—Pizza with the President
• Sept. 28—Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
• Oct. 3—Maverick Speakers Series featuring Anousheh Ansari

See more on the UTA events calendar.