Trailblazer
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Congratulations, Class of 2022

Pomp and circumstance were on full display Friday at commencement ceremonies at Globe Life Field. See more photos.

UTA received nearly 4,700 graduation applications for fall 2022 commencement. These newest Maverick graduates join an alumni network that’s more than 250,000 strong.

Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibit

Artists' creations

The Department of Art and Art History featured the work of nearly 40 of its graduating seniors at the Bachelor of Fine Arts Fall 2022 exhibition. The exhibit showcased a wide range of artistic expression, from paintings and drawings to glass and sculpture to ceramics and cinematic arts.

Kyairra Burns

Graduate gives back

When Kyairra Burns volunteers at area pediatric hospitals, she knows just what young patients are looking for—because she used to be one of them. She graduated Friday with a Bachelor of Science in public health, an academic path inspired by her passion to help children and their families fighting their own health battles.

Closed for Winter Break

Holiday schedule

UTA is closed for Winter Break Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Jan. 1. Operations and winter intersession classes resume Monday, Jan. 2.

Who's open when?

Other Winter Break hours are online for Dining Services, the Maverick Activities Center, the UTA Libraries, and the UTA Bookstore.

Transportation schedule

Shuttle bus and Late Night Escort services will be adjusted during winter break to respond to the reduced demand on campus.

'TrailBlazer' takes a break

Today's TrailBlazer is the last issue until the new year. The next issue is Tuesday, Jan. 10. Send your news to trailblazer@uta.edu. Find previous issues in the Trailblazer archives.

West St. at Nedderman Dr. upgrade

West/Nedderman upgrade

The intersection of West Street and Nedderman Drive by Pickard Hall will be closed for upgrades through Monday, Jan. 9. Lot F10 access will be available via West Street from Mitchell Street. Exit the lot onto Fourth Street.

Teams toolbar update

Microsoft Teams is updating the meeting toolbar to make navigating meetings and accessing new features easier. Users may notice changes in their meeting toolbar, including a dedicated "Raise Hand" button, a “View” button, and menu subgroups.

Center earns accreditation

The Center for Transforming Lives has achieved national accreditation through the Council on Accreditation. The center's Arlington Child Development Center is on the UTA campus at 1120 UTA Blvd. For details on the child development center, call 817-262-5910 or email ehenry@transforminglives.org.

Health, wellness at bookstore

UTA Bookstore will add health and wellness products featuring The Vitamin Shoppe both online and in the store starting in January. The Vitamin Shoppe offers a selection of foundational health vitamins and supplements, sports nutrition products, and academic performance products that support sleep, mood, and brain health.

Graduating this semester? Take the survey.

Exit survey

If you are graduating this fall, please complete the Undergraduate or Master’s Exit Survey by Saturday, Dec. 31. You will receive a survey invitation from gradteam@uta.edu. The survey will also be accessible through Canvas.

Important Dates

  • Dec. 20—Census date for winter intersession.
  • Dec. 21-Jan. 1—Winter break; no classes.
  • Jan. 2—Classes resume for winter intersession.
  • Jan. 6—Last day to drop classes for winter intersession; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 12—Last day of classes for winter intersession.
  • Jan. 13—Final exams for winter intersession.
  • Jan. 16—Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; UTA closed.
  • Jan. 16—Registration ends for spring semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term.
  • Jan. 17—First day of classes for spring semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term.
  • Jan. 17-18—Late registration for first five-week term and first eight-week term.
  • Jan. 17-20—Late registration for spring semester.
  • Jan. 20—Census date for first five-week term.
  • Jan. 24—Census date for first eight-week term.
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