Taking on reproductive health disparities in Texas
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UTA students and faculty are teaming up to address reproductive health disparities in Texas. Working under the mentorship of UTA Assistant Professors Kyrah Brown and Jaquetta Reeves and Clinical Assistant Professor Brandie Green, College of Nursing and Health Innovation students are helping lead a project aimed at the state’s high rates of maternal morbidity among Black women and children.
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Qilian Liang, a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, has been recognized as a fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association. Dr. Liang, who is also an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers fellow, has published more than 350 journal and conference papers and seven book chapters. He has six U.S. patents pending.
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| Creating technology for Air Force maintenance training
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William Beksi, assistant professor of computer science and engineering, is developing a portable computer vision system that integrates augmented reality into aircraft maintenance training for the U.S. Air Force. He is trying to assist Air Force efforts to keep its aircraft in peak operating condition as the military branch attempts to replace the collective knowledge and skills of retiring service members.
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| Kick off the Military and Veterans Employee Network
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You are invited to attend the launch of the Military and Veterans Employee (MVE) Network tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Trinity Hall, Room 104. The MVE Network provides resources and support to military and veteran employees.
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Join UTA’s Center for Service Learning at a fun, service-learning social and networking event! This is an opportunity to reunite or build relationships with service-learning faculty and community agencies, share ideas, learn about new programs and initiatives, ask questions, or just catch up. The networking social for faculty and community partners will take place Thursday, Jan. 25, 4-6:30 p.m. in Trinity Hall, Room 104. RSVP here.
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| Eric Leidlein retiring after 36 years at UTA
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Eric Leidlein, executive director of University Housing, started working at UTA in May 1988 as a coordinator of apartments and houses. Since then, he has held leadership roles as assistant director of University Housing, executive director of Management Services, and executive director of Auxiliary Services. Congratulate Leidlein on his last day: Friday, Jan. 26!
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New faculty and staff are welcome to join a campus tour on the last Thursday of every month. Guided walking tours last approximately 1.5 hours. To attend, arrive at the Dan Dipert University Welcome Center, 580 South Center Street, about 15 minutes before the start time. The first tour of the semester will be Thursday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. Email campustours@uta.edu for more information.
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As we usher in a new year, let's seize the opportunity to reach new heights. This is the year to set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and amplify your skills. Transform your skills with the UTA Coursera Career Academy, offering 40-plus professional certificates in a range of disciplines from industry leaders. The UTA Coursera Career Academy is free for all Mavericks!
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You are invited to the EDGE Center Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2-6 p.m. in Science Hall, Room 322. The EDGE Center strives to improve the success of underrepresented graduate students at UTA and to support them as they navigate life through graduate school. The EDGE Center provides a student-focused, centrally located space where students are invited to relax, work, and enjoy the Center and its resources.
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Faculty and staff members who reached milestones of 10 years or more of service to UTA during 2023 should review the 2024 Service Awards list for accuracy. Email revisions to askhr@uta.edu by Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Attention all faculty and staff: You 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, simply 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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UTA Night with Panther City Lacrosse
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Join the Maverick community for UTA Night with Panther City Lacrosse on Friday, Feb. 9, at Dickies Arena! Connect with fellow Mavericks and watch Panther City take on Colorado Mammoth at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Buy tickets now.
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From 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center is hosting its Third Thursday Think Tank event that is open to the local community, all UTA employees, and students interested in entrepreneurship and business ownership. Guest speaker Tim Ackermann, Navy veteran and lawyer at the Ackermann Law Firm, will discuss intellectual property basics for business owners. In-person attendance for this workshop will be located at the UTA College of Business, Room 609, and virtual attendance will be available via Microsoft Teams. Registration is required.
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AA-UA-PO-05 Graduate Assistant Tuition and Health Insurance Support Policy
This policy was formerly named “Graduate Assistant Tuition Support Policy.” Language regarding health insurance was added to clarify that health insurance support is only for individual coverage under the UT Student Health Insurance Plan; and does not include family or dependent coverage or optional dental or vision coverage.
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CO-CE-PR-02 University Recycling Procedure
This procedure was updated as part of a regularly scheduled five-year review. Updates were made to align with current practices and procedures. It includes processes for the placement of recycle and trash bins and the procedure for how paper, cardboard, and plastic bottles and aluminum cans are collected for recycling.
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CO-CS-PO-10 Outdoor Group Activities and Weather Hazards Policy
This new policy replaced CO-CS-PR-13. It was updated to ensure that event planners who hold outdoor events develop specific plans to protect attendees from severe weather hazards. The policy addresses actions that may be taken by event planners during the planning process to be aware of potential bad weather before, during, and after an event. It also covers actions that may be taken during an event if severe weather occurs and what to do in the aftermath of a severe weather event.
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EI-PO-11 Student Pregnancy and Parenting Nondiscrimination Policy
This new policy is being put in place due to changes in the law. Section 51.982 of the Texas Education Code was updated to prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or parenting status, and the law requires proper accommodations as well as leave of absence for parenting and pregnant students. It codifies existing federal law regarding anti-discrimination and accommodations and expands some protections to pregnant and parenting students.
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