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UTA artist’s work featured in museums from Texas to Taiwan
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Yana Payusova’s artistic roots trace back to her days of training at a fine arts academy in Saint Petersburg, Russia. “It was a little bit like Hogwarts,” she said.
But Payusova, assistant professor of art and art history, says her personal identity as an artist didn’t begin coming into focus until she shot five rolls of film inside a Russian prison.
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Maverick has published four novels in four years
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Inspiration struck Seraphina Nova Glass, assistant professor of instruction and playwright-in-residence, on a drive home from rehearsal for a play she was directing at UTA. An avid fan of thrillers and crime fiction, she was listening to one on audiobook when it occurred to her: “I could write one of these.”
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Drone showcase
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Students will take to the air in the third annual Raytheon Technologies Drone Showcase competition on Saturday, April 15, at Maverick Stadium on the UTA campus. During the competition, student-built drones will use camera and infrared-based sensors to disable other schools' ground vehicles while protecting their own unmanned ground vehicles.
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The war in Ukraine
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Brian Whitmore, a Russia and Eurasia specialist and adjunct assistant professor, discussed the current situation in Ukraine with NBC 5 reporter Brian Curtis.
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Plastic roads for Texas
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Sahadat Hossain, professor of civil engineering, spoke to CBS 11 about his research group's plan to use plastic road material to make Texas roads more durable and sustainable.
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Seeking MavElite 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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Ribbon cutting
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Save the date for the School of Social Work/CONHI Smart Hospital Building Ribbon Cutting Friday, April 14, at 2 p.m. Plan to celebrate with your fellow Mavericks as we usher in a new era of multidisciplinary learning with the official opening.
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Community concert
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The UTA Department of Music invites all Mavericks to enjoy a free concert featuring Scott Sean White and Grammy-nominated musicians Sierra Hull and Justin Moses on Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington.
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Volunteer Fair
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Visit the Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, April 18, on the second floor of the University Center to learn about opportunities to help the community. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend and connect with local service organizations.
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Block party
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Join Apartment and Residence Life and the Residence Hall Advisory Board for Block Party: Mavericks on the Moon on Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The party will feature games, food, attractions, and great music.
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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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Evening of Black Excellence
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The Evening of Black Excellence is a celebration on Wednesday, May 10, honoring Black, African, and African American students who are graduating this semester. The ceremony embraces the pillars of scholarship, heritage, culture, and community. Friends and family are welcome to attend and celebrate their graduate's academic achievements. Register by Wednesday, May 3, to attend.
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Survey on water conservation behaviors
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Researchers from the Department of Civil Engineering and the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs invite the campus community to take their survey on water conservation behaviors (WCBs), which will be used to create a policy guide to help improve individuals' participation in WCBs.
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Graduation 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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Bilingual certification
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UTA students who speak another language in addition to English can test their proficiency to receive the Global Seal of Biliteracy, an internationally recognized micro-credential that conveys language proficiency and can be easily verified by employers. Testing is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email iya.khelm@uta.edu for more information.
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Early voting
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Early voting begins Monday, April 24, at the Maverick Activities Center. View the schedule to plan your visit and make your vote count. To learn more about the May 6 General Election, visit the Tarrant County election website.
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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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