With women leading the way, UTA blazes new trails
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The Office of Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement has expanded its news site, uta.edu/news, into a one-stop shop for news stories, social media posts, UTA events calendar listings, and more. Check out the new Maverick News site to explore the latest on UTA.
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| Service Learning Interest Session
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RSVP to attend a workshop that provides an overview of service learning and ways to integrate it into a course. The workshop will be held tomorrow, Friday, March 22, 1-3 p.m. in Trinity Hall Room 105.
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Put your best western boots on for a night of bootin' scootin' cowboy fun in a classic Maverick hoedown. Get ready for square dancing, popcorn, drinks, and arts and crafts tonight, Thursday, March 21, 5-8 p.m. in Brazos Park.
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| Measuring the psilocybin potency of mushrooms
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Medical professionals have found that the active ingredients in mushrooms, psilocybin and psilocin, are safe and effective for treating conditions such as treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. To help clinicians measure the doses of mushrooms for treatment, Kevin Schug and UTA colleagues have created a method to determine the clinical potency of psilocybin and psilocin in a hallucinogenic mushroom species.
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Attend the fourth Town Hall meeting to discuss the renovation of the Life Science Building, tomorrow, Friday, March 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in Room 225 at the Social Work/College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital building and also via Microsoft Teams.
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| Greek Row Drive will be closed between Summit Avenue and Davis Drive on Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Detour signs will be posted while crews work to repair the asphalt.
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There are two home women's tennis matches and three home baseball games this week. For updates and behind-the-scenes photos, follow UTA women's tennis and UTA baseball on Facebook.
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There will be a poetry reading followed by a Q&A session with author Taylor Byas on Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in the Physics Conference Room in the Chemistry and Physics Building. The event is free and open to everyone, thanks to the support of the Department of English and the Center for African American Studies.
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Join the University Classics Club on Thursday, March 28, for the Homerathon, one of UTA's oldest enduring events! It is an all-day reading of Homer's The Odyssey, with 15-minute reading slots that allow for audience participation. There will be baked goods for sale for any passersby or potential audience members. Drop by Brazos Park any time between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
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Interdisciplinary Research Program
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Submit a proposal to the the 2024 Interdisciplinary Research Program (IRP) by Monday, April 15. The IRP strengthens UTA’s research capacity and fosters new collaborations by supporting interdisciplinary research projects between faculty members from different disciplines. Up to $20,000 in funding is offered for each IRP project. Learn more about IRP's purpose and proposal requirements.
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Join UTA for the 10th annual Jazz Brunch on Saturday, April 20. Enjoy a catered V.I.P. brunch featuring delicious food and great music in the heart of the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. Tickets are $35 and include brunch and non-alcoholic drinks. Brunch is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with UTA jazz performances scheduled for 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Register by Saturday, April 16.
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The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement has created the Employee Emergency Fund (EEF) to provide short-term assistance for employees experiencing significant temporary financial hardship. This fund will help eligible employees cover basic needs. If you would like to make a contribution to the EEF, donations can be made through automatic payroll deduction or online through the EEF giving website.
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| Building Emergency Safety Team
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The Office of Emergency Management is asking University leaders to appoint a Building Emergency Safety Team (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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| Register for the Research and Innovation Exposition
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Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to the 2024 Research and Innovation Exposition on Monday, April 22, at College Park Center. A continental breakfast, lunch, and a closing reception will be included in this all-day event. Speakers, including UTA faculty and staff members and University President Jennifer Cowley, will discuss the power of research at UTA and how to make a difference with your research. Registration is free and open until Monday, April 15.
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| Office of Community Standards volunteer roles
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The Office of Community Standards strives to uphold a high standard of personal and academic integrity for all students. This is achieved through a conduct process that focuses on personal responsibility and accountability for students’ actions and the impact those actions might have on the greater community. To ensure a fair process, the department is looking for faculty and staff to serve as hearing officers, advisors, and appeal officials. If you're interested in volunteering, email conduct@uta.edu. Mandatory trainings, observations, and supervisor approval are required.
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Faculty and staff members of the metro area colleges and universities and UTA alumni are invited to join UTA’s 49th annual Metro Golf Tournament on Monday, May 13, at Waterchase Golf Club. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register by Monday, May 6.
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