THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2024
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New alumnus to help NASA with moon exploration
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All UTA offices are authorized to close on Monday, Dec. 23. The University will resume normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement has prepared instructions for employees and managers on how to record the early release in TCP.
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The National Academy of Inventors has elected Kytai T. Nguyen, a professor in the Department of Bioengineering, as one of its 2024 fellows. This prestigious honor recognizes Dr. Nguyen’s exceptional contributions to innovation, her pursuit of groundbreaking research, and her work developing technologies that benefit society.
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Community Engagement Officer Gregory Finney worked with community partners to make the UTA Police Department’s Cops for Socks Drive a success for the second consecutive year. To help those in need stay warm this winter, the UTA community donated 5,003 pairs of socks to the UTA Maverick Pantry, Mission Arlington, and Arlington Urban Ministries.
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Catch the final women’s basketball game of the year as your Lady Mavs take on the Wiley University Wildcats at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at College Park Center. The doors will open at 3 p.m. and the first 150 fans to arrive will receive a free ugly holiday sweater T-shirt.
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Alicia Rogers, assistant professor of biology, is leading a $1.8 million federally funded project to study the molecular processes affecting gene regulation. The hope is that this improved genetic knowledge will aid the development of synthetic therapies to treat or prevent diseases like cancer.
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The UT Arlington Police Department has achieved reaccreditation through the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This marks the agency’s fifth reaccreditation award since becoming accredited through IACLEA in 2010.
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Outstanding Maverick Awards
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Recognize a staff member, people leader, or team who exemplifies what it means to be a Maverick. This year’s Outstanding Maverick Awards are open for nominations until Jan. 10, 2025. Visit the Outstanding Maverick Awards page for details and the nomination form.
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Alumna selected as Presidential Management Fellow
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Manager of the Office of Student Accounts Deanne Pickney ('23 PhD, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies) has been selected as a fellow for the prestigious and highly competitive Presidential Management Fellows program. Managed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the program identifies and develops the next generation of leaders for federal service, offering participants opportunities to work in leadership roles within federal agencies, engage in extensive training and development, and make meaningful contributions to the public sector.
“I am incredibly honored to be selected as a Presidential Management fellow,” Dr. Pickney says. “UTA College of Education has been instrumental in preparing me for this opportunity, and I look forward to using my skills to make a positive impact in public service.”
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Third Thursday Think Tank
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Join the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center at Third Thursday Think Tank Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. in Room 635 of the College of Business. This workshop will provide valuable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts, while offering practical advice to help you start your entrepreneurial journey. Registration is required. The link to attend this hybrid event virtually will be emailed to registered attendees.
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Passion to serve others fuels social work graduate
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When Katherine Kitchens was earning her master’s degree in social work at UTA, she participated in an advanced field placement at a community clinic that provided primary health care services to families in need. Her experience working with marginalized populations is one of the reasons Dr. Kitchens decided to stay at UTA to complete her Ph.D. in social work.
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Broadcast students win prestigious award
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Arlington Sentinel News en Español, produced by broadcast students in UTA’s Department of Communication, won the Lone Star Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Award for college Spanish-language newscast. The win marks the first for Arlington Sentinel News en Español, which is part of UTA’s Hispanic Media Initiative.
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Mav Power, UTA's Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign, is an opportunity to make a philanthropic investment in our students, showing that supporting them is not just our job; it is our passion! Let's work together to empower our fellow Mavericks! Learn more at give.uta.edu/mavpower.
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Electrical outage scheduled to complete upgrades
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The Office of Facilities Management is planning electrical upgrades that will require electrical shutdowns for buildings and areas across campus. The following buildings will be without power from 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, through Thursday, Dec. 26.
- Brazos Pavilion
- College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs
- College Hall
- College of Business
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Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Engineering Lab
- Fine Arts
- Health Center
- Nanofab
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Nedderman Hall
- University Center
- Woolf Hall
A notice will be distributed when all power has been restored. Building generators will support limited electrical needs for research, fire and life safety, building security, remote locking, and networking. To prevent data loss, keep computer work saved during this time frame. To prevent damage, turn off all electronic equipment including computers, scanners, and copiers (these devices do not need to be unplugged from their electrical outlets) prior to this outage. Remove all perishable items from the refrigerators and freezers in breakrooms and kitchens and turn off all the ice makers.
If it appears that a winter storm or inclement weather is imminent, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly. If you have research that needs to be added to the building generators, email Jeff Johnson or call him at 817-798-8456.
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Power energy savings by turning off electrical devices
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A few actions on your part can help conserve energy on campus during the winter break. The Office of Facilities Management suggests these steps to realize maximum energy savings:
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Turn off and unplug electrical devices. Many devices remain in a standby mode or use power even when turned off, including computers, monitors, scanners, printers, copiers, chargers, power supplies, appliances, and other electrical devices. If items are plugged into power strips, simply turn off the power strips.
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Lower the heating temperature and turn off air conditioning. Areas controlled directly by an occupant should have the air conditioning and fans turned off. Heating and air conditioning in many campus buildings are controlled by a computerized energy management system that will set these areas to maximize energy conservation during the break.
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Turn off all lights when you leave. Parking lot lighting schedules have been adjusted where feasible, taking campus safety and security into consideration.
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Clean up now to prevent post-holiday surprises
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The Office of Facilities Management suggests cleaning break rooms before the winter break.
- Wipe down and clean out break rooms or common areas of any food items or candy to keep from attracting insects.
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Empty the refrigerator and turn off the ice maker.
- Remove all perishable items from the refrigerator and freezer. Check all expiration dates and dispose if expired.
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Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Wipe down the drawers, shelves, sides, and floor of the fridge. Dry thoroughly.
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Place baking soda, a bowl of dried oats, or a shallow bowl of dry, fresh coffee grounds and crumbled newspaper inside the refrigerator to combat mildew, mold, and bad odor. When you return, remove newspapers and oats/coffee grounds and wipe down the drawers and sides.
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Shut off space heaters for winter break
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If you have written permission for a space heater in your area, make sure to turn it off and unplug the heater before Winter Break and any time the area is not occupied. For details, see UTA's space heater policy.
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