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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Maverick Speakers Series with Bob Woodward on Thursday, Sept. 19

Bob Woodward to discuss presidency

Bob Woodward, the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, kicks off the 12th annual Maverick Speakers Series. Woodward will speak about “The State of the American Presidency” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Texas Hall. His latest book, Fear: Trump in the White House, was published in 2018.

Tickets are free for faculty, staff, and students; limit two. General admission is $5. Preferred seating and VIP packages are available. See ticket options at utatickets.com.

NetIDplus for Students

Sign up for multifactor authentication protection with NetIDplus for Students. This new opt-in service is available to students when logging into their email accounts and Microsoft 365 services from a web browser off campus.

MyMav to debut new features

MyMav soon will show a fresh appearance that highlights important content and elevates the user experience for students. The site will be easy to navigate, display a modern design, and adapt to screen size and resolution.

Giving Day

Help benefit UTA and area nonprofits by donating on North Texas Giving Day, Thursday, Sept. 19. To donate or find more details, go to UTA's page.

Internships in D.C.

Learn how graduate or undergraduate students can 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.

Parent and Family Weekend

UTA students and their families are invited to the annual Parent & Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20. Enjoy food, fun, games, and Maverick family bonding. Register your family by Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Pizza with the President is Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Palo Duro Lounge.

Pizza with the President

Enjoy some free pizza and share your questions and concerns with UTA President Vistasp Karbhari at noon Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Send your questions on Twitter with the hashtag #PizzaWithThePres.

UTA Night at the Levitt featuring FlowTribe

UTA Night at the Levitt

Join the campus community at a free concert under the stars, featuring the band Flow Tribe, at UTA Night at the Levitt 8-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the Levitt Pavilion.

Important Dates

  • 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.
Fall Job Fair 2019

All Majors Job Fair

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

Prepare for the Fair is 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center.

Register to volunteer by Friday, Sept. 20.

Flu season is here; get immunized today

Free flu shots are available to UTA students at the Health Services Center. No appointment necessary. Immunizations are available 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Esports tournament

UTA hosts its first collegiate esports tournament Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 21-22, at Esports Stadium Arlington. Sixteen university teams will play Overwatch for a $10,000 scholarship. Visit battle4tx.com or email battle4tx@uta.edu.

Sign up for Oozeball

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

In Red and Black art exhibit

'In Red and Black' exhibit

An exhibit of illustrations by Igor Karash, In Red and Black, runs through Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the University Center Gallery. The artist will speak at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Room 200 of Trimble Hall.

Tour guides needed

Looking for a campus job? The Welcome Center is hiring MavElite Tour Guides and Campus Visit Assistants! Apply today on SNAP Job.

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