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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
UTA Night at Texas Rangers

UTA Night at the Rangers

There's still time to get tickets to watch the Texas Rangers as they battle the Tampa Bay Rays at the annual UTA Night at the Rangers on Thursday, Sept. 12. The first 1,000 fans receive a voucher for a limited edition UTA-themed Rangers cap. Read more.

Suit-Up Event

Suit-Up event Sunday

Get help building your professional wardrobe at the JCPenney Suit-Up event Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Parks Mall in Arlington. Find discounts on professional attire such as nursing scrubs and enjoy makeovers, door prizes, free food, and more. Bring your UTA student ID for transportation from the Maverick Activities Center. Read more.

Study Abroad Fair

Find out about the hundreds of study abroad programs and related financial aid and scholarships 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, on the University Center mall. Read more.

Internship workshop, fair

Sophomores and juniors can meet with recruiters to discuss the importance of internships Wednesday, Sept. 11. A workshop follows the mini-fair. Read more.

Phishing expedition

Phishing emails promising a job or claiming to need password verification are making the rounds. Read more about phishing, spam, and how to keep your computer and data safe.

Internships in D.C.

Learn about an opportunity for graduate or undergraduate students to live, learn, and intern in the nation's capital via the Archer Program on Thursday, Sept. 19. See the schedule for undergraduate, graduate, and q-and-a sessions. Read more.

Important Dates

  • Sept. 12—Last day to drop classes for fall first five-week term; submit requests to adviser prior to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 24—Last day of classes for fall first five-week term.
  • Sept. 25—Final exams for fall first five-week term.
  • Sept. 27—Last day to drop classes for fall first eight-week term; submit requests to adviser prior to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 29—Registration ends for fall second five-week term.
  • Sept. 30—First day of classes for fall second five-week term.
  • Sept. 30—Late registration for fall second five-week term.
job fair

All Majors Job Fair

The countdown has started for the Fall All Majors Job Fair Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Maverick Activities Center. The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center can help you prepare.

Register to volunteer by Friday, Sept. 20.

Maverick Speakers Series with Bob Woodward on Thursday, Sept. 19

Tickets still available to hear Bob Woodward

Journalism legend Bob Woodward will talk on "The State of the American Presidency" at the first Maverick Speakers Series of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Texas Hall. Tickets are free for students; limit two.

Big Ring Event

Senior rings are on sale this week at the UTA Bookstore. Jostens offers a variety of ring styles and discounts. The sale is noon-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Sept. 12-13.

Cooper at Abram construction

Cooper at Abram

Construction at Cooper and Abram streets should stop for a while after the northbound lane turning east is leveled. Expect the intersection to see major work in November.

UTA Night at the Levitt

Join the UTA community at a free concert under the stars, featuring the band FlowTribe, 8-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Levitt Pavilion. Read more.

Sign up for Oozeball

Whether you are in it to win it or just looking for a muddy good time, Oozeball is a tradition that you cannot pass up. The mud flies Friday, Sept. 27. Read more.

New law raises age for tobacco purchase to 21; UTA still a tobacco-free campus.

Tobacco-free campus

Only individuals age 21 and older—and military members—can possess, purchase, or consume cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacoo products. Learn about UTA's tobacco-free policy and find resources to help you quit. Read more.

Bowling with the President is Monday, Sept. 16

Free bowling with President, fellow Mavs

Enjoy an evening with fellow Mavericks at Bowling with the President 6-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Alley Cats. Join UTA President Vistasp Karbhari for this free event for UTA students, faculty, and staff. No registration necessary.

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