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MavPitch Competition winners
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Jacqueline Gomez and Julio Sanchez of Hashira Studios won the annual MavPitch competition. Six firms founded by students won $85,000 at the 2021 MavPitch Business Competition grand finale. Hashira Studios features unique anime-inspired designs in clothing.
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First-generation students
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More than 50 first-generation students and alumni attended a brunch and mixer as part of the Maverick Stampede event series that welcomes students to campus for the fall semester. The Transition Programs and Services Department hosted the event on Tuesday.
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Maverick Cookout, Activity Fair
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Have a burger and learn about student organizations, departments, community agencies, and involvement opportunities at the Maverick Cookout and Activity Fair Day at 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Brazos Park and the University Center mall.
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UTA Libraries' Ren Faire
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At the UTA Libraries' Ren Fair, you can explore the tech tent with games galore and photo op opportunities, contribute to our community mural, come to a cooking demo and eat like royalty, play games, and trade in tickets for awesome prizes. The first 200 students receive a welcome gift.
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MavMentors Training
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Learn how to join UTA's mentor program, MavMentors, and connect with UTA alumni and industry leaders to help guide your career journey. The virtual session is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2.
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Welcome back, Mavericks
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Students enjoyed the rewards of being a Maverick this week with such events as Waffleopolis, the MavsMeet Convocation and afterparty, and some late-night volleyball on campus. It's all part of the Maverick Stampede, an ongoing celebration of the return to campus.
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Grubhub Campus Hub Delivery
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Grubhub now has food delivery hubs throughout campus in high-traffic areas. Place your order on the Grubhub Campus app, select a hub, then meet the team delivering your meal.
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Open for dining
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See which on-campus dining spots are open when through Wednesday, Sept. 8. Some new names—The Halal Shack, Kalachandji's, Tea Co.—join the old-time favorites, like Chick-fil-A and Subway.
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UTA Mobile App adds new features
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The UTA Mobile App just got smarter. Download the app for new features and functionality
Enhance and customize your UTA Mobile experience by choosing a persona and logging in. Choose the icon in the top-right corner of the app to select the guest, student, or faculty and staff persona, then log in for more options.
Save money on everything from dining out to car repair just by being a Maverick. Check out the Discounts module on the UTA Mobile home screen to find the latest deals from a variety of businesses.
Explore the Student Life space on UTA Mobile to find on-campus job opportunities.
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Financial help for students
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UTA is providing financial assistance to eligible students facing additional expenses due to COVID-19 through the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). Students can apply for HEERF grants for the fall semester.
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IRB Mini Conference
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Faculty, staff, and students who conduct human-subject research or would like to know more about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process are invited to the virtual IRB Mini Conference 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Aug. 31. Register to attend.
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Important dates
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- Aug. 27-30—Late registration for fall regular semester.
- Aug. 30—Census date for first five-week term.
- Sept. 1—Census date for first eight-week term.
- Sept. 6—Labor Day holiday; UTA closed, no classes.
- Sept. 10—Census date for fall semester.
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