UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

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TUESDAY, AUG. 19, 2025

Flier for the fall 2025 Activity Fair Day

Find your community at Activity Fair Day

Activity Fair Day and Maverick Cookout is your chance to connect with UTA student organizations, departments, and community agencies. You will gain information on their services, interests, and involvement opportunities within the campus community.

Join your fellow new and returning Mavericks and get involved! The activity fair and cookout takes place Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Brazos Park, UC Mall, and Library Mall. Free food will be provided.

 

If you don't find a group you are looking for, be sure to check out the online directory of organizations. Still not seeing a group you're looking for? Interested in starting a new group? Email mavengage@uta.edu.

 
A group of  students attending the 2024 Global Maverick Welcome event

Welcome to campus, global Mavericks

The Global Maverick Welcome event is an opportunity for international students to meet current UTA students, student organizations, resource offices, and departments as part of the Maverick Stampede welcome events. Connect with your fellow Mavericks Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 3-5:30 p.m. for free food and activities in the Rio Grande Ballroom.

 

Arlington Public Libraries and representatives from the Texas Department of Public Safety and Academic Health plans will be available to answer students' questions about the UT SHIP insurance plan and how to apply for a Texas Driver License and Identification Card.

 
Photo of students playing sand volleyball at Rec Fest 2024

Get a move on, Rec Fest is today

Come get active with your fellow Mavericks and experience everything that Campus Recreation has to offer at Rec Fest! 

 

Enjoy activities, prizes, and sweet treats. There will be group exercise class demos, sport club info tables, outdoor games, tie-dying stations, and more! The event takes place today from 6-8 p.m. at the Mavericks Activities Center. Rec Fest is free and open to all UTA students, faculty, and staff.

 
Photo of U T A students gaining information on a potential employer at the 2024 job fair

Find a job that works for you at the student job fair

Looking for a job? Stop at the UTA Fall 2025 Student Employment Job Fair. The fair takes place at the Rio Grande Ballroom Thursday, Aug. 21 from 12-3 p.m. The job fair is open to all students seeking on-campus positions, both work study and non-work study, and off-campus work-study positions. 

 

Attending the Student Employment Job Fair allows you to meet with on-campus departments and off-campus work-study employers, discover new opportunities, and make an impression on prospective employers. 

 
Promotional flier for the Work Study 101 event

Have a work study award? Learn more at Work-Study 101

Have you been awarded work study, but don't know where to start or what it means? Join the Career Development Center for Work-Study 101 in the Student Government Chambers at the University Center on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 2-3 p.m. The event informs Mavericks about how work study works and how to utilize your award. 

 
Photo of University Center exterior where the Dean of Students office is located

Office of the Dean of Students restructured

The Office of the Dean of Students has recently undergone several important changes, including updates to its organizational structure and the addition of new team members. These changes are designed to enhance the office’s ability to support students, improve services, and strengthen connections across campus.

 
Photo of Lambda Theta Phi members posing in front of a sign at 2024 Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek BBQ

Grab some BBQ with Fraternity and Sorority Life

Join greek brothers and sisters for Fraternity and Sorority Life Greek BBQ on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Fraternity and Sorority Life Community Center for a lively evening of socializing, great food, and community building. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow students, explore fraternity or sorority life, and start the semester off right.

 

Kick off the school year with food, fun, and new friends.

 
 

Coming Up

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20

Waffleopolis

EDGE Center Open House

OIE Open House

THURSDAY, AUG. 21

Global Grounds

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

UTA Night at the Rangers

See more at events.uta.edu and 

mavorgs.campuslabs.com.

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