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Mavericks receive Univision scholarships
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Univision Dallas-Fort Worth, in partnership with UTA, has awarded two incoming freshmen the Univision Tu Futuro Tu Comunidad Scholarship. This year’s recipients, Maria Belen Cruz Garay and Belinda Alonso, each will receive full-tuition scholarships that cover the cost of a bachelor’s degree at UTA.
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National Public Health Week at UTA
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Celebrate National Public Health Week with the College of Nursing and Health Innovation April 3-7. Events include seminars on emergency management, rural health, and health equity. To see the full list of events, visit events.uta.edu.
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Take Back the Night
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Campus and community partners will be handing out free swag, offering survivor support, and educating students on sexual assault and relationship violence prevention at Take Back the Night Wednesday, April 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Brazos Park. The first 200 students will receive a bonus swag bag. The event is sponsored by Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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UTA's Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention program is hosting events throughout April to raise awareness about sexual and relationship violence prevention. Visit the program website or email kendra.zellan@uta.edu to learn more.
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Paralympics and the media
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Fulbright scholar Tatiane Hilgemberg presents a lecture titled "Paralympic Athletes and the Media: Past, Present, and Future" Wednesday, April 5, at 12 p.m. in SEIR 294. Attend in person or online via Microsoft Teams. ASL and open captioning will be provided. For more information, email srose@uta.edu.
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Ukraine lecture
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Brian Whitmore, assistant professor of practice, presents a public lecture on "Ukraine and the Final Stage of the Soviet Collapse" Wednesday, April 5, at 12 p.m. Join in person in room 153 of the Business Building or online via Microsoft Teams. The event is sponsored by the Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies.
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Graduation planning
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Students who are planning to graduate this May but have not submitted their registration in MarchingOrder must do so by Friday, April 14.
In-person commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, May 12, at Globe Life Field. UTA’s virtual commencement ceremony will be available to stream starting Monday, May 15. A complete ceremony schedule is available online.
Visit the commencement website for answers to frequently asked questions and up-to-date information on a variety of graduation and commencement topics, from gowns and the graduate checklist to schedules and parking.
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RSVP to Lavender Graduation
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Spring 2023 graduates who identify as LGBTQ+ can sign up for Lavender Graduation, a special commencement ceremony recognizing the achievements of queer Mavericks on Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. Friends, family, and graduates are encouraged to RSVP.
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Celebrando el Éxito
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Latino graduates are invited to register for the 2023 UTA Celebrando el Éxito ceremony on Thursday, May 4, in the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom. To attend, graduates must register by Wednesday, April 26. Registration is free and participants will receive a serape stole.
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The Big Event
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Volunteer registration for The Big Event 2023 is open to the public until Friday, April 7. Join UTA's largest day of community service on Saturday, April 22, and give back to the Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth Metroplex at any of 40 project sites, including local parks, schools, nursing homes, charities, and more. Service projects are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and all participants will receive free lunch at a Brazos Park celebration post-event. For more information, visit The Big Event website or email thebigevent@uta.edu.
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Graduate School Bound
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Students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies at UTA can learn about advanced admission, academic research, and graduate school funding at Graduate School Bound on Wednesday, April 12, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., in the University Center San Saba room on the second floor.
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Distinguished speaker Julieta V. García
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The Center for Mexican American Studies presents a lecture by Julieta V. García titled "Persistence Counts" on Wednesday, April 12. Drawing on her experiences as a public servant and community leader, Dr. García will discuss the significance of Hispanic/Latino representation in American society, politics, and higher education.
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Black Maternal Health Week
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Join the College of Nursing and Health Innovation for Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17. Events include seminars on birthing justice, reproductive health, and health equity. To see the full list of events, visit the UTA Maternal and Child Health Equity Lab website.
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Seeking tour guides
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The Office of Admissions is hiring MavElite Tour Guides to welcome prospective students to campus. Apply via Handshake by Thursday, April 13. The positions pay $10.50/hour and are open to all current UTA students.
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Mavs Give Back
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Join the UTA community for a week when Mavs Give Back, April 24-28. Each day, we will highlight an area of impact that needs your support. By working together with other Mavericks, you will help students who need assistance to overcome barriers and stay on the path to graduation. Make a gift April 24-28 to contribute to the bigger picture at UTA.
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Jazz Brunch
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Jazz Brunch is back! Visit the Main Street Arts Festival in Fort Worth on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a special UTA brunch with live jazz performances. Find more details and ticket information at give.uta.edu/jazzbrunch.
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GET PHIT
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Undergraduate students interested in public health informatics and technology are invited to apply for the GET PHIT summer boot camp, a two-week introduction to public health informatics, data standards, analytics, epidemiology, and more. Applicants must submit their interest by Friday, May 5. To learn more, visit michi.uta.edu.
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Student exit survey
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Are you graduating this spring? Complete the undergraduate or master's exit survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Graduates will receive an invitation from gradteam@uta.edu with the link to the survey, and it is also available in Canvas. Complete the survey by Wednesday, May 31, to enter the drawing.
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