THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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UTA welcomes football alumni back for reunion
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The UTA athletic department welcomed the University's football alumni, family, and friends to campus this past Saturday, Feb. 24. Attendees took in the men's basketball team's victory over Utah Tech and enjoyed a pregame reception beforehand. Alumni such as Texas state Senator Royce West and three-time Super Bowl champion Tim McKyer were in attendance, along with players from as far back as the 1959 team.
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An innovative chemotherapy approach
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| Sustaining vigilance and mitigating mental fatigue
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In a piece published in The Conversation, Matthew Robison explained that setting specific goals for yourself and increasing their difficulty over time can help prevent mind wandering and mental fatigue.
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Vendors, dancers, singers, and audiences will visit the Maverick Activities Center from Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New York for the Native American Student Assocation at UTA Benefit Powow, which has become one of the biggest powwows in Texas. There will be fry bread, Indian tacos, a stickball demo, and arts and crafts at the event, set for Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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The UTA Bookstore will have a leap year sale on Thursday, Feb. 29, both in store and online. Clothing and gifts will be 20% off on Thursday only.
Through Sunday, March 31, selected technology merchandise from the bookstore is 75% off.
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Faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions are invited to apply to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. Participants will spend one to two weeks at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., learning about the many federal resources available to support their students and institutions. Applications are due Monday, March 4.
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International award-winning photographer Platon, who has shot portraits for a wide range of publications, is the next speaker at UTA's Maverick Speakers Series. Platon will present “Powerful Portraits” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Texas Hall. Tickets to see Platon are free for students, faculty, and staff, and $5 for the community.
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You're Invited! UTA 2030 Launch Party
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On Tuesday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Brazos Park, join the celebration of UTA's new strategic plan, UTA 2030. This fun and engaging launch party will be a celebration for our entire Maverick community. Come out to Brazos Park to enjoy some great entertainment, food, and giveaways and receive your copy of the new plan. Let's celebrate the bright future ahead for UTA together!
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| Building Emergency Safety Team
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To provide a safe environment for UTA students, faculty, staff, and guests, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has created the Building Emergency Safety Team (BEST) program. OEM is asking deans, directors, and department heads to appoint a primary BEST program coordinator, who will serve as the point of contact for a unit, department, or building in the area of emergency preparedness and safety. Reach out to your supervisor if you are interested in becoming a BEST coordinator. For more information, email Aurora Some or OEM.
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Open Educational Resources
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Discover Open Educational Resources at UTA in an engaging hybrid event Wednesday, March 6, 12-1 p.m. in Central Library 315A and online. The presentation will inspire and inform educators, librarians, and anyone interested in the open education movement with lessons learned and strategies for success.
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| Biomedical research open house
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A come-and-go open house event will be held to highlight biomedical research at the UTA Research Institute and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center on Friday, March 8, 1-4 p.m. at 7300 Jack Newell Boulevard South in Fort Worth. Register here.
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Learning how to combat vehicle theft
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The Arlington Police Department is strongly encouraging anyone with a Kia or Hyundai with a turn-to-start ignition to attend an event that offers free software updates for theft prevention. The event will be Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m-4 p.m. at Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center, 2101 Browning Drive in Arlington. The update will raise the level of difficulty for stealing vehicles via the “Kia Challenge” that went viral on social media.
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Stomp wars returns to College Park Center
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On Friday, April 12, join financial experts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings from Earn Your Leisure for a Fireside Chat on building wealth hosted by Rock-T. On Saturday, April 13, witness top youth step teams battle for the national title at the National Step Championship. Get tickets now at utatix.com/StompWars24 and learn more at stompwars.com.
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UTA Network security enforcement
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OIT is enabling network security enforcement on all UTA-owned and -managed Windows and Mac devices connected to the UTA campus network over the next two months. This work is part of the Network Access Control (NAC) project. Enforcement will be conducted building by building as outlined in the enforcement schedule. Devices that do not meet security compliance standards will be quarantined and unable to access UTA resources. If your device is impacted, you will receive a pop-up approximately one week in advance.
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| Spotlighting the creativity of students, faculty, and staff
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Register for the 2024 Research and Innovation Exposition, set for Monday, April 22. The all-day event will include a lineup of speakers discussing the power of research at UTA, celebrating the exciting discoveries on campus in the past year, and demonstrating how you can best make a difference with your research.
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Research award nominations
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Nominations are open for the 2025 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of a rising star researcher. The 2025 Edith and Peter O'Donnell Awards will recognize recipients in the categories of medicine, engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences, and technology innovation. Register for an information session on the awards nomination process, set for Thursday, March 21, at 10 a.m.
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Faculty and staff can receive two free tickets to any UTA regular season home sporting event (excluding men’s and women’s basketball games). To claim your free tickets, present your staff ID to the box office for the sport of your choice, and you are good to go! To see game schedules, visit utamavs.com.
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