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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Vaccine clinic Wednesday at MAC

UTA has scheduled four additional on-campus clinics to offer the COVID‑19 vaccines and booster, free of cost, to UTA students, employees, and their families and dependents. The first is Wednesday, Feb. 16.

At UTA’s on-campus clinics, operated in partnership with Walmart, individuals 12 and older can receive first and second doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Booster doses are available for all eligible individuals.

Each clinic will operate on a walk-in-only basis 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Room 102B in the Maverick Activities Center. Other clinics are on Wednesdays, March 2, March 16, and March 30.

Contact covidvaccine@uta.edu with any questions.

UTA Magazine WInter 2022 cover: dark brown background with woman wearing safety glasses holding fire (it's a science trick)

'UTA Magazine' online

The winter 2022 issue of UTA Magazine is now online. Enjoy this online edition, with the same great stories and bonus digital content. Read about how UTA partners with the city of Arlington, the next generation of STEM leaders, student success, and more.

COVID-19 Year 3: Variants, Vaccines, and Your Questions Answered. Tuesday, February 22, at noon via ZOOM. Register at utd.link/COVIDYear3

COVID-19 answers

Ask your COVID‑19 questions to infectious disease physicians and other medical professionals from UT Arlington, UT Dallas, and UT Southwestern Medical Center. COVID‑19 Year 3: Variants, Vaccines, and Your Questions Answered is at noon Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Register for access to the conversation.

All Majors Job & Internship Fair

Sign up to be a volunteer for the All Majors Job & Internship Fair by Monday, Feb. 21, and receive a free T-shirt. Register to volunteer.

The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center hosts the fair Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Maverick Activities Center.

Attend Job Fair Prep Week events to help prepare yourself for the All Majors Job & Internship Fair.

Tech Titans winners

The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund, a UTA initiative that helps students take their business ideas from concept to market, has received the Tech Titans of the Future University Level award.

FAFSA, TASFA drive 

Find assistance with completing your 2022-2023 FAFSA or TASFA application 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Enter raffles to win prizes.

Know someone outstanding?

Submit your nominations for Outstanding Student Employee Supervisor by Monday, Feb. 28.

Early Voting: Your Voice Counts

Early voting at MAC

Early voting for the March 1 primary elections will be at the Maverick Activities Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 18; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 22-25. The poll is closed Monday, Feb. 21.

Native American land

Through a Native American Land Acknowledgement statement, UTA is formally recognizing its campus’ historic ties to Indigenous peoples.

CAAS conference: State of the Black Community

The Center for African American Studies’ 10th annual conference is focused on the State of the Black Community. The conference, which includes two keynote addresses and two panel discussions, is Thursday, Feb. 17.

Register to attend virtually or in person at the Bluebonnet Ballroom in the University Center.

CAPPA roof project to block driveway

The drive between the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs building and Campus Center is closed for a roof replacement on the former.

A fenced pathway will be available for pedestrian access to West Nedderman Drive.

Summer Undegraduate Research Program in Integrative Physiology (SURPINT): SURPINT @ https://surpint.uta.edu. Apply now through Feb. 18, 2022

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Integrative Physiology is open to all undergraduate students interested in STEM-related research.

Eligible students will be assigned to work in the laboratory of one of the participating faculty members Mondays-Thursdays. Fridays will be designated lab work and group-based discussions related to professional development in areas related to research and graduate school preparation.

Apply by Friday, Feb. 18.

SAR Center Open House

The Student Access and Resource Center will host an Open House 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, to show off its newly renovated spaces.

Sustainability survey

The Office of Sustainability is conducting a sustainability assessment survey to understand where the UTA community stands on sustainability literacy and sustainability behaviors. The survey will close on Friday, Feb. 25. Questions? Email bhargavi.jeyarjah@uta.edu.

Veterans Upward Bound

Participants in Veterans Upward Bound are invited complete a short survey by Friday, Feb. 18, for the chance to be featured in videos celebrating the program's 50th anniversary.

UTA, Downtown bike survey

Give your feedback on bicycle infrastructure, behavior, amenities, and services on campus and Downtown Arlington. Results will be used in the creation of a well-connected and safe bike network in Arlington.

EpICMavs workshops

EpICMavs offers entrepreneurial workshops at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays via Teams. Attendance is free. To join the Teams meeting, email startup@uta.edu.

Important dates

  • Feb. 17—Last day of classes for first five-week term.
  • Feb. 18—Final exams for first five-week term.
  • Feb. 20—Registration ends for second five-week term.
  • Feb. 21—First day of classes for second five-week term.
  • Feb. 21-22—Late registration for second five-week term.
  • Feb. 23—Last day to drop classes for first eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Feb. 24—Census date for second five-week term.

'A Tribute to Nurses'

Join the UTA Libraries Special Collections and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation for A Tribute to Nurses: UTA and Beyond. A community reception is at 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3.

'Echoes from the Hill'

Watch the trailer for Echoes from the Hill,a multi-episode history series telling the story of Arlington's Black past created by Arlington's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee. UTA is a supporter of the committee.

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