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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Common at Maverick Speakers Series Feb. 11

Common only one week away

Grammy award-winning artist and activist Common is the next guest for the Maverick Speakers Series Tuesday, Feb. 11, at College Park Center.

The American hip-hop recording artist, actor, film producer, poet, and activist from Chicago is known for his roles in film and television and his lasting influence on hip-hop culture.

Tickets are free for students, faculty, and staff. See VIP and other options at utatickets.com.

Winter weather

Sleet and snow are in the forecast for Wednesday. Check on UTA's status during inclement weather by calling 866-258-4913 or checking the homepage at uta.edu.

Study Abroad Fair

At the Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, Feb. 5, learn about programs and scholarships, talk to alumni, and enter to win an application fee waiver.

Take national survey

Look for an invitation in your UTA email to take the National Survey of Student Engagement and have a chance to win a $100 gift card. Questions? Email rebeccal@uta.edu or call 817-272-3365.

UTA Bookstore to close

UTA Bookstore will be closed at 1 p.m. Friday Feb. 7, until 7:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, for an annual inventory.

Cooper at Abram update

Construction on the intersection of Abram and Cooper streets began in January and is expected to take approximately three months. Read more at myAbram.

Flu Shots

Stay healthy, Mavericks!

Are you prepared for flu season in North Texas? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting vaccinated.

Contact your health care provider if you are not feeling well and stay at home until you are better.

Primary care visits and flu shots are free to registered students at Health Services. Make appointments by calling 817-272-2771 or going online to the Health Services appointments webpage.

REAL ID

REAL ID to be required for travel

Beginning Oct. 1, all air travelers 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another TSA-acceptable form of ID to board an aircraft within the United States. REAL ID-compliant cards are marked with a star at the top of the card.

Find more information about REAL IDs at

Wireless maintenance

The UTA wireless network will undergo maintenance and be unavailable 2-7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. Questions? Call 817-272-2208 or submit a question.

Outstanding advisor

Know academic advisors who really make a difference? Nominate them for the annual Outstanding Academic Advisor Award. Submit entries by Friday, Feb. 21.

Student supervisor award

Nominations are needed from student workers for the Student Supervisor of the Year award by Friday, Feb. 14.

Volunteer for Family Day

Help make Spring Family Day a success by volunteering. The Parent and Family Center event is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.

Help out at fairs

Register to volunteer for the Internship Workshop and Fair Wednesday, Feb. 19, and the All Majors Job Fair Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Important Dates

  • Feb. 5—Census date for spring semester
  • Feb. 11—Last day to drop classes for first five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Feb. 21—Last day of classes for first five-week term
  • Feb. 24—Final exams for first five-week term
  • March 1—Registration ends for second five-week term
  • March 2—First day of classes for second five-week term
  • March 3—Last day to drop classes for first eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.; late registration ends for second five-week term
Tuition Thursdays at UTA basketball games

Romancing the Stars

Have stars in your eyes for Valentine's Day at Romancing the Stars at the UTA Planetarium Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 13-15. Tickets are $6.

Night with Dallas Mavericks

UTA Night with the Dallas Mavericks is Friday, March 6, when the Mavericks take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Discounted tickets start at $20.

UTA Night at Bass Hall

Catch a performance of Beautiful, The Carole King Musical at UTA Night at Bass Hall Friday, March 20. Discounted tickets begin at $54.45 with code UTABASS.

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