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Cavanagh named interim dean of Liberal Arts
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Dan Cavanagh has been named interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective Thursday, Sept. 2. He will fill the position vacated by Elisabeth Cawthon, who will continue at UTA as a faculty member.
Cavanagh is a professor of music and is the current Department of Music chair.
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Policy update for wheels on campus
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A UTA policy change requested by the Student Congress focuses on skateboards, bicycles, roller skates, hoverboards, and scooters on campus.
The updated policy, CO-CV-PO-03, concerns abandoned bicycles, where skateboards can be ridden in the street, safety equipment, prohibitions, and violations.
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Parking changes set, permits available
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Read about the changes for fall 2021 parking and 2021-22 parking regulations. A few highlights are:
- Parking permits for 2021-22 are on sale now through MavPark. See the rate card.
- Lot CWP changes from residential parking to faculty/staff lot F13.
- Lipscomb Hall and Center Point apartment lots will close.
Other changes include seven-day permits, bike share, and new late-night escort vehicles.
Also see the fall 2021 parking map (shown above) or go to the UTA maps website for more locations.
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UTA My Way
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The UTA My Way program is open to incoming freshmen and transfer students. It features guests who share their perspectives on the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and offers information sessions with cultural student leaders on campus.
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External emails marked
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Beginning Thursday, Aug. 5, emails sent from outside UTA will be marked with [External] as a reminder that the email was sent from an external sender. This serves as an added layer of protection to caution users about opening external emails. Visit the OIT website to learn more.
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Teams recordings
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On Saturday, Aug. 14, Microsoft will store recordings of Teams meetings in OneDrive or SharePoint and perform upgrades to Stream. This will improve access to recordings, but certain features will be temporarily unavailable. Visit the OIT website to learn more.
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Network maintenance
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The UTA network will undergo maintenance from 2‑7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Employees and students can expect intermittent interruptions to the network during the maintenance periods. For more information, please visit the OIT website.
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Undergrad Exit Survey
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Students graduating in August 2021 should complete the Undergraduate Exit Survey in Canvas by Tuesday, Aug. 31. Responses are confidential. Eligible students will receive survey invitations from iersurveys@uta.edu.
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Sustainability news
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The summer issue of Sustainability Quarterly includes news about the Walkable Arlington program, vegan and vegetarian dining options on campus, and more.
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Important dates
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- Aug. 3—Last day to drop classes for second five-week term, submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
- Aug. 5—Last day to drop classes for second seven-week term, submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
- Aug. 12—Last day of classes for 11-week term, 14-week term, and second five-week term.
- Aug. 16—Last day of classes for second seven-week term. Final exams for second five-week term.
- Aug. 16-17—Final exams for 11-week term and 14-week term.
- Aug. 17—Final exams for second seven-week term.
- Aug. 18—Commencement ceremonies.
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