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Friday, October 8, 2021
A conversation with interim President Teik C. Lim. State of the University, Oct. 12, noon. Facebook Live @utarlington

COVID-19 Dashboard

The new COVID‑19 Dashboard captures the latest data and status of COVID‑19 in the UTA community since the onset of the University's required COVID‑19 testing protocol on Aug. 13.

File for student elections today

Today, Friday, Oct. 8, is the last day to file for the fall student elections for Homecoming king and queen, student senators, UTA ambassadors, or student service fee allocation committee representatives. The election is Saturday-Tuesday, Oct. 16-19.

UTA Founder's Day

Celebrate UTA's 126th birthday with cookies, lawn games, and guest speakers. The party is noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Brazos Park.

JCPenney Suit-up

JCPenney Suit Up this weekend

Enter the JCPenney Suit-Up Competition for a chance to win a $100 JCPenney gift card by today Friday, Oct. 8. See details of the JCPenney Suit-Up event, which is online Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 9-10.

Micro-internship info session

Register for the upcoming Mav Micros Information Session noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, to learn how to participate in micro-internships.

Pride Month

October is Pride Month at UTA, filled with celebrations of diversity of sexual and gender identities, information programs, and fun gatherings. See the list of events.

Sustainability Month

Campus Sustainability Month has events to honor and celebrate campus sustainability. Read about UTA events for World Food Day, Climate Art Competition, and more in Sustainability Quarterly newsletter.

Law School Fair and Workshop

UTA Pre-Law will host a Law School Fair and Workshop at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, at the Maverick Activities Center. Register to attend.

Grad Finale next week

Grad Finale means it is time to order your Official UTA Maverick Ring and graduation regalia. Find them 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 11-13, at the UTA Bookstore. The last ring day sale is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14.

Graduating this semester? Take the Undergraduate Exit Survey.

Undergrad Exit Survey

Students graduating in December 2021 should complete the Undergraduate Exit Survey, available through Canvas. Responses are confidential. Eligible students will receive invites from gradteam@uta.edu.

Parent and Family Weekend, Oct. 22-24. RSVP Required by Oct. 17 at go.uta.edu/pfw. Visit uta.edu/student-affairs/parents-family/programs/weekend

Parent and Family Weekend

Register now for the Parent and Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Oct. 22-24, a weekend filled with family-centered programs and events.

Drive-In Movie

Park it at the Drive-In Movie tonight, Friday, Oct. 8, in parking lot 34 across from The Commons. Black Widow starts at 9:30 p.m. Concessions are available. Read more about the admission barcode and other details.

Be the Match

Make an appointment to register for the National Marrow Donor Program 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 11-13, on the Fine Arts Plaza and the UC and library malls.

Free HIV testing

Health Services offers free HIV testing Tuesday, Oct. 12, and Thursday, Oct. 14. Make an appointment.

Free flu shots

Free flu shots are available for students by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Request an appointment.

Important dates

  • Oct. 19—Last day of classes for first eight-week term.
  • Oct. 20—Final exams for first eight-week term. Registration ends for second eight-week term.
  • Oct. 21—First day of classes for second eight-week term.
  • Oct. 21-22—Late registration for second eight-week term.
  • Oct. 25—Last day to drop classes for second five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 28—Census date for second eight-week term.
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