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Random mandatory testing continues
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Students, faculty, and staff coming to any UTA campus in any capacity will be selected at random for mandatory COVID‑19 testing.
Until further notice, 20% of the campus population, regardless of vaccination status, will be selected each week for testing.
Notifications will come from covidtesting@uta.edu, and you will have seven days to get tested after being selected. If you have any questions, contact covidtesting@uta.edu.
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Local vaccine clinics
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Find a COVID‑19 vaccine opportunity in Arlington, North Texas, and across Texas.
Mavericks can upload proof of vaccination to the COVID-19 Self Report portal in MyMav.
The Pfizer vaccine booster shot is available to certain individuals at least six months after the second Pfizer dose of the primary two-dose series. The Moderna booster is very restricted.
Read about the vaccines, boosters, and local availability on the Tarrant County Public Health website.
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Simu Liu on Maverick Speakers Series
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Join UTA for “A Conversation with Simu Liu,” star of Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, as part of the Virtual Maverick Speakers Series.
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Health & Wellness Fair
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Visit the Health & Wellness Fair to connect with experts on the nine dimensions of health 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Enter to win a $100 UTA Bookstore gift card.
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Grad school info session
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Learn more UTA's graduate school, advanced admission, academic research programs, and graduate funding opportunities at noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, in room 121 of University Hall.
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Early voting at MAC
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Early voting for the Nov. 2 elections is at the Maverick Activities Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 22, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, Oct. 25-29.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Information Security Office would like to remind you of some internet safety tips:
- When using public WiFi, always make sure your network is secure.
- Limit the permission you give your apps.
- Use strong passwords. Consider using two-factor authentication.
- Be careful not to share personal information online.
- Enable automatic system updates to keep your devices secure.
Read more cybersecurity tips.
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Glass Pumpkin Sale
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The Art and Art History Department will host the ninth annual Glass Pumpkin Sale in conjunction with Parent and Family Weekend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Studio Arts Center.
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Fright Night Haunted House
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Enjoy a night of spooky games and hair-raising fun at Fright Night Haunted House, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in the University Center. How many rooms you can make it through?
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Halloween Casino Night
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Place your bets at Halloween Casino Night, an evening of free casino games, costume shows, live music, and delicious treats. The fun is 7-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28.
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Great Pumpkin Carnival
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Families can enjoy children's games, activities, popcorn, candy, and more at the Great Pumpkin Carnival 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in Maverick Circle in front of the University Center. The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life hosts the free event.
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Doggy Days are coming
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Sign up begins later this week to get some canine cuddles with therapy pups at Doggy Days on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at the Central Library.
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Undergrad Exit Survey
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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.
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Free flu shots
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Free flu shots are available for students by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Request an appointment.
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Important dates
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- 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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