MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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UTA's episode of The College Tour
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Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 27, you can watch UTA’s episode of The College Tour on Amazon Prime. The episode features Mavericks' stories and showcases our University’s campus life, academics, housing, activities, and more.
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A window into the glass-making process
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In a WFAA interview, Justin Ginsberg, assistant professor of art and art history, explained the hot and tedious work of glassmaking. His most recent project, an infinity heart-shaped sculpture, appropriately titled “Loews Loves Arlington,” commemorated the opening of Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center, which took place one day before Valentine’s Day.
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| Cultivating a climate-ready Texas workforce
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For a collaborative project with Purdue University, Adnan Rajib and his team of UTA researchers are forming strong partnerships with communities across south Texas by utilizing modern technology to train students and professionals on environmental sustainability issues. KII 3 News and other outlets recently covered a day-long event held for the project at Ray High School.
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Join the Office of Community Standards and Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention in honoring Black History Month and Women's History Month. Come watch the UTA premiere of The Color Purple today, Monday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at the UTA Planetarium. There will be free admission, free concessions, and a chance to win great prizes.
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| Author Beth Haller to discuss her new book
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Beth Haller, retired adjunct UTA professor and current emeritus professor at Towson University, will discuss her new book, Disabled People Transform Media Culture for a More Inclusive World, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 12-1:30 p.m. in Central Library Classroom 109 and virtually.
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Performing a candid assessment of your relationship with feedback can enhance your performance and unlock potential. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., join the Change and Process Improvement Community in a virtual session that will provide a practical process for unpacking your current relationship with feedback and enhancing your practice with continuous improvement.
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| The College of Liberal Arts' annual Festival of Ideas, starting Thursday, Feb. 29, will include
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A presentation called "Why you can't understand Texas without Native Americans"
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The 28th annual Native American Student Assocation at UTA Benefit Powwow
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Keynote speaker David Treuer
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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 next tour will be Thursday, Feb. 29, 2 p.m. Email campustours@uta.edu for more information.
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| Hiring International Students Workshop
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International Career Week (Monday, Feb. 26-Friday, March 1) is an initiative that prepares Global Mavericks for the job and internship search and provides strategies for networking. To learn more about the process of hiring international students for on-campus employment, attend the Hiring International Students Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 12-1 p.m., in the Student Government Chambers in the University Center.
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The UTA Department of Theatre and Dance presents Head Over Heels, the 2018 Broadway musical mash-up of Renaissance poetry and 1980s pop music by the Go-Go’s. The show runs for six performances from Wednesday, Feb. 28, though Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on March 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets.
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Camp Arlington at UTA is offering a summer day camp to children ages 3-5 and to those entering first through fifth grade. Kidventure’s camp curriculum will include athletics, art, team building, rock climbing, archery, field trips, special guests, yoga, and fine and gross motor skills. Registration is open now, so sign up today! The tuition cost for each week of camp is $340, with discounts for two or more children in the same family, UTA faculty members, and AISD teachers.
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There are eight home sporting events this week. Faculty and staff can get 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! Visit utamavs.com for a full list of UTA Athletics events.
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You're Invited! UTA 2030 Launch Party
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On Tuesday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Brazos Park, join the celebration of UTA's new strategic plan, UTA 2030. This fun and engaging launch party will be a celebration for our entire Maverick community. Come out to Brazos Park to enjoy some great entertainment, food, and giveaways and receive your copy of the new plan. Let's celebrate the bright future ahead for UTA together!
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Faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions are invited to apply to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. Participants will spend one to two weeks at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., learning about the many federal resources available to support their students and institutions. Applications are due Monday, March 4.
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Open Educational Resources
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Discover Open Educational Resources at UTA in an engaging hybrid event Wednesday, March 6, 12-1 p.m. in Central Library 315A and online. The presentation will inspire and inform educators, librarians, and anyone interested in the open education movement with lessons learned and strategies for success.
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Policing in Latin America
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CMAS Speaker Series and the UTA Libraries are hosting "The Politics of Policing in Latin America: Comparing Colombia and Mexico," a lecture by Diego Esparza on Wednesday, March 6, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Central Library, sixth floor parlor.
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UTA Network security enforcement
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OIT is enabling network security enforcement on all UTA-owned and-managed Windows and Mac devices connected to the UTA campus network over the next two months. This work is part of the Network Access Control (NAC) project. Enforcement will be conducted building by building as outlined in the enforcement schedule. Devices that do not meet security compliance standards will be quarantined and unable to access UTA resources. If your device is impacted, you will receive a pop-up approximately one week in advance.
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