UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

UTA President Jennifer Cowley and Provost Tamara L. Brown

With women leading the way, UTA blazes new trails

Of the approximately 140 public and private universities in Texas, roughly 10 have women in both the president and provost positions. With President Jennifer Cowley and Tamara L. Brown, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, UTA is one of them—and one of the largest. Read about what led these leaders to their current roles and the primary ways they support student success.

Campus Elections, for the people, three students look at a laptop

Cast your ballot

Rock the vote April 1-2 in UTA's campus elections. Cast your ballot at the UC Art Gallery for this semester's UTA Ambassadors, student senators, Mr. and Mrs. UTA, student body president, and vice president. For more information, contact studentgovernment@uta.edu.

New Maverick News site

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.

Cap and gown and diploma frames at the UTA Bookstore

Get grad-ready

If you are graduating in May, save 10% on your diploma frame and cap and gown by purchasing a graduate bundle at the UTA Bookstore today, Tuesday, March 26, through Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Starbucks coupons will be available while supplies last.

Global Maverick Conversations, image of a globe

Global Mavericks Conversations

Learn more about the Global Mavericks Award Program (GMAP) and build your intercultural skills in the Global Mavericks Conversations workshop today, Tuesday, March 26, 12-1 p.m. in the San Jacinto Room of the University Center. This workshop fulfills a required component of the GMAP, getting you one step closer to award qualification.

Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024, UTA, sponsored in part by Whataburger

UTA Solar-bration

Visit the Solar-bration webpage to read about eclipse events planned for Monday, April 8, where to park, and where to watch the eclipse. UTA will cancel classes and pause non-essential University services from 1-2 p.m. on eclipse day so that students, faculty, and staff can gather to witness the eclipse.

Eclipse glasses

A limited number of eclipse glasses will be made available to the UTA campus community the week prior to the eclipse. We will offer one pair of glasses per person. Glasses will be available at the information desks in the University Center and the Commons on April 2-5, while supplies last. We will also have glasses available at the viewing locations on the day of the eclipse, while supplies last.

If you wish to guarantee that you will have glasses, or you need more than one pair, you may purchase them in advance from the UTA Planetarium at this link.

Cheer on the Mavericks

There are seven home sporting events this week. Visit utamavs.com for a full list of UTA Athletics events.

Bed Races

Join the fun at the annual Bed Races on Wednesday, March 27, as teams of five students push beds on wheels while decked out in creative costumes.

Student Intern Panel

Discover the transformative power of internships and get inspired by students’ stories at the Student Intern Panel on Friday, March 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m. This virtual student panel will provide insights into the internship search process, application strategies, and how internships can influence academic and career development.

Gallery at UTA

The Gallery at UTA is saying farewell to Benito Huerta, professor of art and art history, with two concurrent exhibitions featuring work by Huerta and Janet Chaffee, his wife and longtime collaborator. The exhibitions are on display until Saturday, March 30, and are free and open to the public.

There's no place like home, I-Week, April 1-5, 2024, UTA Department of Global Engagement

International Week

International Week (I-Week) will be Monday, April 1, through Friday, April 5. This year will mark the 47th I-Week in UTA history! Get a taste of the world during the International Food Fair, play and learn about games from around the world during International Game Night, and finish up the week by dancing the night away at the International Gala Night. Learn more by visiting go.uta.edu/i-week

National Public Health Week

Register for the 2024 Tarrant County Public Health/UTA Bachelor of Science Public Health “We are ALL Public Health” event, set for Tuesday, April 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second floor of the Maverick Activities Center. Lunch is included for all registered participants.

Graduate School Bound

Are you trying to figure out what to do after graduation? Explore your options for UTA graduate studies at Graduate School Bound on Wednesday, April 10, at The Commons, Nueces Meeting Room, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more about advanced admission, academic research programs, and graduate funding opportunities.

Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey

Your voice matters in creating a sustainable future for our community, and the Office of Sustainability wants to hear from you. The aim of the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey is to understand the priorities of students, faculty, and staff as they relate to sustainability, resilience, and climate action measures.

UTA's Student Marketplace, Promote your side hustle!

Mav Market

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development invites student makers and creators to showcase, market, and sell their unique products and services at Mav Market on Thursday, April 18, 11 a.m.-4.m. at the Central Library lawn.

New version of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft is moving all UTA Teams users to a new version of Teams at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29. When you log in to your device after March 29, restart Teams. You can see more details on the Office of Information Technology website.

Take the NSSE

If you’re a senior or first-year student, the 15 minutes you take to complete National Survey of Student Engagement can make a big impact on the future of UTA. All participants who complete the survey are eligible to enter a drawing for one of 20 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each. The survey will be available until Monday, May 13.