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Friday, October 30, 2020
State of the University, noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, Facebook Live

State of the University

Watch the "State of the University: A Conversation with Interim President Teik C. Lim" address, which was held Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Family Appreciation Day

Invite your family to attend the virtual Maverick Family Appreciation Day activities 4:30-6 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 30. Participate via Teams or through a call-in, audio-only option.

Early voting at MAC

The Maverick Activities Center serves as an early voting polling place for the Nov. 3 elections until 7 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 30.

Halloweek happenings

Don't miss any of the fun this week during Halloweek with online trivia, a costume contest, comedy bingo, and a mocktail competition.

Spooktacular Evening

UTA Planetarium will host a virtual star stream and costume contest online at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. As long as you provide the candy, we'll provide the fun. RSVP on Facebook.

Daily Self-Check before Coming to Campus. All students must take their temperature daily before going to campus. If you experience any symptoms that are new, worsening or not normal for you, please remain or return home.
Graphic of woman's hands completing an online survey on a tablet.

Your input needed

First-year and senior students are asked to take the National Survey of Student Engagement and let UTA know how it's doing supporting you during the pandemic. Access the link in Canvas or in emails sent from NSSEPulse@uta.edu.

First-generation backgrounds

Download your “I Am” or “I Support” first-generation student background for Teams virtual meetings. Visit the OIT Microsoft Teams Backgrounds, scroll down to First-Generation Backgrounds, and download your favorite.

Doggy Days

Don't miss out on our final Doggy Days session of the semester. Sign up for a spot noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, to secure your snuggle time with your favorite doggo.

UTA Libraries new sites

Don't miss out on your favorite events like Maverick Kitchen and Makers at UTA Libraries. Join the new social media pages Community Desk and The Studio, then enter to win a swag pack.

Cybersecurity contest

Test your knowledge about cybersecurity and be entered to win one of two $50 gift cards to the UTA Bookstore. The contest is hosted by the Information Security Office for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Important dates

  • Nov. 6—Last day to drop classes for fall semester; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m. Last day of classes for second five-week term.
  • Nov. 9—Final exams for second five-week term.
  • Nov. 10—Registration ends for third five-week session.
  • Nov. 11—First day of classes for third five-week session.
  • Nov. 11-12—Late registration for third five-week session.
  • Nov. 12—Registration begins for spring semester.
  • Nov. 16—Census date for third five-week session.
  • Nov. 24—Last day for all in-person classes; instruction moves to all online after Thanksgiving.
  • Nov. 25—No classes scheduled.
  • Nov. 26-27—Thanksgiving holidays.

See a master list of spring 2021 courses.

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