TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023
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Maverick entrepreneur lands summer internship as esports broadcaster
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Benjamin Kocurek, a UTA junior business management major, traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this past summer to broadcast play-by-play and analysis for an international esports tournament that featured $2 million in prizes. The show had a viewing audience of more than 254,000 people.
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Lou Diamond Phillips spends time at UTA
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Actor, writer, and director Lou Diamond Phillips has returned to UTA, his alma mater, for a weeklong residency that began Saturday, Oct.14. The Tony Award nominee will lead classes and interact with students across the college in an all-day film shoot.
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| UTA selected as First Scholars Network member
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Coursera access for Mavericks
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Mavericks can access 40 professional certificates from leading companies such as Google, Salesforce, IBM, Meta and Intuit through the Career Academy on Coursera platform thanks to a new University initiative.
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Interact with startup employers at the forefront of innovation at a startup employer panel today, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 154 in the College of Business.
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Enjoy group trivia competitions, music, snacks, and crafts from fall festivals and celebrations around the world at an event that will be hosted by Global Engagement Monday, Oct 23, starting at 3:30 p.m. in the University Center's Rio Grande Suite.
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Photo competition deadline
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During the month of October, submit a photo to See the Unseen, a gallery exhibit that will showcase the often-overlooked elements of culture and community that shape the world. Submit intercultural images by Tuesday, Oct. 31, for the chance to win a prize in one of three categories.
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Homecoming parade entry registration available
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UTA’s Homecoming parade theme this year is Hollywood. Participate in this beloved school tradition by registering an organization in the parade by Monday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m. The parade itself will be Saturday, Nov. 11, 3:15 p.m.
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| Homecoming 5K Run/Walk/Roll
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Planned for Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., UTA’s Homecoming 5K will take a scenic route throughout the UTA campus. The 5K is open to all UTA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. All the proceeds of the event will go toward the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund.
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Homecoming Chili Cook-Off
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Join the Homecoming crew and the Division of Student Affairs for the annual Chili Cook-Off, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 8, 12-2 p.m. Teams will compete to win the ultimate prize of chili cook-off champion, bragging rights, and a trophy. The event is open to all UTA students, faculty, staff, and alumni groups.
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Volunteers needed for Friends and Family Weekend
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Maverick parents and family members are invited to Friends and Family Weekend, Oct. 20-22. To ensure that the weekend is a success for our UTA students and their families, organizers are requesting several volunteers. For more information, contact Zaimah Ahmed at zaimah.ahmed@uta.edu.
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Are you interested in representing the student body? There’s no better way than to run for a student-elected office. Positions include Homecoming king and queen, student government senators, UTA ambassadors, and student service fee allocation committee representatives. Elections are Oct. 23-24.
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Complete the National College Health Assessment Survey by Sunday, Nov. 12, for a chance to win one of three pairs of AirPods or one of 11 $50 Amazon gift cards. This voluntary, confidential online survey was emailed to students Sunday, Oct. 8. For more information, contact Yvonne Medrano at morinya@uta.edu.
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