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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Veterans Day

UTA honors veterans

More than 3,100 miliary service members and veteran students at UT Arlington will be thanked this week as part of the University's Recognition of Military Service events, held in conjunction with Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The events include an online panel for veterans and military-connected students Thursday, Nov. 12, and an induction ceremony for the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society Thursday, Nov. 19.

Blaze, UTA mascot, wearing a mask, with "Get The Flu Shot, Not The Flu."

Free flu shots Friday

It takes up to two weeks for your body to build immunity after getting a flu shot. Students eligible for UTA Health Services can get their free flu shots at the Maverick Activities Center Friday, Nov. 13, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.

Make your appointment at mavcare.uta.edu.

Tea with Teik 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Q&A: Ask your questions directly to Interim President Lim Join at go.uta.edu/TeaWithTeik Open to all UTA students. If you need accommodations to participate, please contact the Student Government at 817-272-0556 or getinvolved@uta.edu at least two days prior to the event date.

The Commons market

A Pop-Up Market is now at The Commons with snacks, beverages, to-go meals, household essentials, and more. All items are Dining Dollar and College Park Dollar friendly. The hours are 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday.

Maverick Wiki requires VPN

Maverick Wiki will be unavailable 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Afterward, Pulse Secure VPN and Duo multifactor authentication will be required. Read more details.

Rental assistance program

The Tarrant County Rental Assistance Program assists residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For details, email renthelp@tarrantcounty.com or call 817-850-7940.

UTA Bookstore sale

The UTA Bookstore sale that includes 25% off on clothing and gifts will run Wednesday-Tuesday, Nov. 11-17. The discount is for both in store and online items.

Important dates

  • 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.

Mavericks are Thankful

Share your words of gratitude

It has been quite a different year for all of us at UTA. This is a good time to pause, reflect on our lives, and think about what we're thankful for.

What are you most thankful for this year? Share your thoughts at go.uta.edu/thankful.

To help us all get into the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, we'll share these submissions with the Maverick community on campus and online.

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