MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023
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The correlation between feeling heard and feeling better
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A trio of UTA researchers focused on patient-centered communications found that women who felt their health concerns were listened to by their health care providers had more positive outcomes compared to those who did not feel heard.
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Turning business concepts into reality
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The Maverick Entrepreneur Program and Award Fund distributed $117,000 to 10 student entrepreneurs at the MavPitch grand finale event. The Maverick Entrepreneur Program allows students to present to a panel of professionals- who review pitches in a Shark Tank- style format.
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| Audience engagement tools for public speaking
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Daniel Usera, a UTA clinical associate professor of marketing, constantly practices and devises new techniques in the classroom to engage his audience. In his recently published article, Dr. Usera introduced five techniques to conquer public speaking.
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International Education Week
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International Education Week,
Nov.13-17, celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The Department of Global Engagement and the Office of International Education are honoring international education by hosting, promoting, and partnering with campus organizations for a variety of events. View the full event lineup.
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Political science faculty write piece in The Conversation
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Xavier Medina Vidal, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for Mexican American Studies, and Christopher Chambers-Ju, assistant professor of political science, published an article in The Conversation that discusses Mexico’s election of its first female president and whether that election will shift the power in meaningful ways.
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For the 2022-23 plan year, Tuesday, Nov. 15, is the last day to incur UT Flex-qualifying health care expenses, and Wednesday, Nov. 30, is the UT Flex health care and dependent day care claim filing deadline. If you have questions, email benefits@uta.edu or call 817-272-5554.
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Thank you for participating in UT System’s Fall Into Fitness challenge. Participants have until Wednesday, Nov. 15, to enter data into their team page. For more information, visit UTA Wellness.
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| Eliminate Tobacco Use Day
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UT System is hosting another Eliminate Tobacco Use Day Thursday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. The event is a tobacco-free celebration with giveaways, T-shirts, barbecue, and interactive activities about resources and current trends. The first 400 participants will receive free barbecue and T-shirts.
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| Employee resource group launch
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There will be an opportunity to recycle electronics Thursday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m- 2 p.m. at the University Center Mall. E-waste includes printer cartridges, batteries, and cellphones. See a full list of eligible items.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
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UTA is joining the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Mavericks, the Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies program encourages you to participate in the global campaign by sending in a short video or written testimonial. In your message, first state a specific form of violence against women, such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, or cyberbullying. Then propose an action that can contribute to its elimination. Send your video or text message to dustinh@uta.edu and roshan.mashal@uta.edu by Monday, Nov. 20. Organizers will compile the messages into a powerful montage and share it across social media channels.
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In honor of America Recycles Day, Friday, Nov. 17, The Office of Sustainability has organized a tour of the Material Recovery Facility. Attendees will meet at the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs. Transportation (provided by the Office of Sustainability) will leave UTA at 9 a.m. The tour will be an opportunity to see where recyclable material goes and learn the recycling process. Register here.
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| Honors Research Symposium
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The Honors Research Symposium is a culmination of months of hard work and dedication of honors students. Poster presentations will be held Friday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the E. H. Hereford University Center, Rio Grande Ballroom. The event is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the community.
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UTA's annual campus-wide Thanksgiving Dinner is just around the corner! Hosted by UTA Dining and the Office of International Education's Department of Global Engagement, the dinner will take place Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m. Students on a meal plan will be able to attend for free. Students without a meal plan, faculty, and staff can purchase tickets for $9.89 at the door.
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| Outstanding Maverick Award nominations
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Recognize a staff member or team of staff members who exemplify “being a Maverick” in all that they do. Nominations for Outstanding Maverick Awards are being accepted until Friday, Dec. 1. Learn more about the eligibility criteria and complete the nomination form today.
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University Compliance Services has developed new workplace posters to meet audit requirements. All departments are required to display the new posters by Tuesday, Dec. 12. Email to schedule your poster pickup.
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