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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Daily Self-Check before Coming to Campus. All students must take their temperature daily before going to campus. If you experience any symptoms that are new, worsening or not normal for you, please remain or return home.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic for ages 12 and older tomorrow at MAC

UTA has two COVID‑19 vaccine clinics planned, including one to administer the pediatric vaccine to children ages 5‑11. These free walk-in-only clinics will be in the Maverick Activities Center and are open to dependents and family members of UTA students and employees.

The clinic for ages 12 and older is in Group Exercise Room 101B.

  • Wednesday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The clinic for ages 5 years and older is in room 100B.

  • Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The clinics offer first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as booster doses for eligible individuals. Students will receive a $50 gift card to the UTA Bookstore for each of the initial doses received at on-campus clinics.

Contact covidvaccine@uta.edu with any questions.

Take COVID-19 test after holiday

All Mavericks are encouraged to get tested after traveling or attending large gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday. Make an appointment for the testing site in the Carlisle Suite in the University Center or in the College Park District.

TIGER Scholar

Ana Aleksandric, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, received a one-year Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform (TIGER) Scholars Informatics Internship.

Thanksgiving gathering

Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Connection Café for an evening full of food and gratitude at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

NIH 'All of Us' study

Learn about the National Institutes of Health's All of Us study and how researchers and individuals can participate in this historic health database. The event is noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in room 198 in the SEIR building and on Teams.

Winter food drive

Bring your donations to the Winter Holiday Food Drive for the Maverick Pantry 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in front of the University Center.

Electronic accessibility courses

Explore a series of courses on making electronic resources accessible for people with disabilities. Sign up for the Electronic Accessibility series, offered by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

University Singers, Symphonic Winds & Friends: A Holiday Jubilation!

In-person or virtual graduation

Fall 2021 graduates are asked to indicate their plans to attend an in-person or virtual commencement ceremony, or neither, by Wednesday, Dec. 1. More information on graduate registration through MarchingOrder is available at uta.edu/commencement.

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.

First-Destination Survey

Graduating seniors are urged to complete the First-Destination Survey on Handshake for a chance to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. This survey is separate from the UTA Exit Survey.

Plan for spa day

Take a break from finals at the free Student Spa Retreat 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, in the Palo Duro Lounge of the UC. On the agenda are relaxing games and activities, mindfulness techniques, healthy snacks, door prizes, and giveaways.

City job fair

The city of Arlington will host a job fair 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library at 100 S. Center St. Apply online and bring copies of your resume to the event.

Holiday swag, UTA-style

Find UTA-themed ornaments, Christmas cards, holiday gifts, and more at the UTA Bookstore.

UT Arlington Holiday Glass Art Sale

Important dates

  • Dec. 1—Last day to drop classes for second eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 2—Last day to drop classes for third five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 7—Last day of classes for regular fall semester.
  • Dec. 8—Student Study Day (no classes).
  • Dec. 9-15—Final exams for regular fall semester.
  • Dec. 14—Last day of classes for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 15—Final exams for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 16-18—Commencement ceremonies.
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