Maverick Stampede brings the UTA community together
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Preserving Arlington's Vegas
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UTA Libraries has partnered with Arlington Baptist University this summer to preserve the legacy of the Top O'Hill Terrace tearoom and casino. UTA history students are documenting this project on a new website, offering a narrative of these collaborative efforts.
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The Empowerment, Development, and Growth in Education for Hispanic Graduate Students (EDGE) Center invites all graduate faculty and staff to visit Science Hall Room 322 tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 27, for an open house event. Stop by anytime between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. to check out the space, grab a snack, and spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes. Learn more about the EDGE Center and graduate student support services at the EDGE Center website.
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An award-winning composting program
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Celebrate the first anniversary of UTA’s Post-Consumer Compost Program at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the University Center. The date marks one year since the program received the Texas Environmental Leadership Award. The celebration will be a chance to learn about the program and how you can get involved.
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Mav Power—UTA's Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign—is an opportunity to make a philanthropic investment in our community and campus, showing that supporting UTA is not just our job; it is our passion. Help the campaign end the fiscal year on a high note by joining Mav Power before Saturday, Aug. 31! Learn more at give.uta.edu/mavpower.
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Campus master plan update open house
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| State of the University Address
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Attend President Cowley’s State of the University Address Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. in Texas Hall. Together, we will celebrate a year of accomplishments and prepare for the academic year ahead. Those who can’t join in person can watch the event live online.
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New benefits, benefits plan designs, and benefits premium changes take effect on Sunday, Sept. 1. If you have questions about any changes, visit the benefits annual enrollment website.
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The start of each semester is an exciting time, as well as a time of full parking lots and more traffic. Be sure to add extra time and patience to your commute. Use UTA Parking Finder to help you find available spots on campus.
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Hearing officers and advisors
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The Office of Community Standards is seeking hearing officers or advisors. These dedicated faculty and staff play a crucial role in upholding UTA’s values and ensuring a respectful and equitable community for all. If you’re passionate about justice, fairness, and supporting a positive campus environment, sign up now! There will be an optional 30-minute interest meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
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| Community partner breakfast
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The Center for Service Learning will hold its annual Community Partner Breakfast on Friday, Sept. 6, from 8-11 a.m. in Trinity Hall. This free event brings UTA faculty and nonprofit agencies together to network and build partnerships for service-learning course projects. Parking information will be emailed to agencies the week of the event. RSVP here.
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More than 200 students and employees attended the second annual Residential Learning Communities (RLC) Fall Kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 18, in Brazos Park. First-year students in RLCs met other RLC students and RLC faculty and staff while enjoying free food, carnival rides, and activities designed to build community. RLC staff are excited to have approximately 400 freshmen participating in 14 different learning communities across campus for the 2024-25 academic year.
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The Office of Emergency Management has renewed UTA’s StormReady designation by achieving goals outlined by the National Weather Service (NWS).
StormReady communities are required to:
- Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center
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Have more than one way to receive severe weather warnings and forecasts
- Create a system that monitors weather conditions locally
- Promote the importance of public readiness through community seminars
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Develop a formal hazardous weather plan, which includes training severe weather spotters and holding emergency exercises
UTA has been a part of the NWS StormReady program since November 2011.
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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s Center for Rural Health and Nursing (CRHN) will host the third Annual Rural Health Conference Oct. 23-24 on campus. This year’s event focuses on improving access to care and rural health outcomes. For more information or to register for the conference, visit the CRHN website.
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Payroll fringe benefit encumbrances
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Effective fiscal year 2025, updated payroll fringe benefit encumbrances will be activated in UTShare. Accurate encumbrance information will help departments prevent budget overspending and improve cash flow predictions for all budgets. Contact Knowledge Services with questions.
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