TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
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UTA celebrates Hispanic culture and influence
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Aerospace engineering student Austen Smith first reached the highest levels of shooting sports when she competed at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Three years later at the 2024 Paris Games, she claimed her first Olympic medals, earning bronze in women’s skeet shooting and silver in mixed team skeet shooting.
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Campus leadership elections
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Run for a campus leadership position in the Student Senate or UTA Ambassadors! These leaders make a difference in the future of our campus and advocate for students' needs. Visit uta.edu/elections for more details on the positions available and the filing process. The regular deadline to file is Tuesday, Oct. 1, with elections set for Oct. 28-29.
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Friends and Family Weekend
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Don't miss out on Friends and Family Weekend Oct. 18-20! Friends and Family Weekend is a long-standing tradition at UTA that is filled with family-centered programs and events during the most vibrant time of year. Get your tickets before the Oct. 11 deadline to secure your family’s spot!
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The second episode of the Unsaddled docuseries, which gives you a behind-the-scenes look at UTA Athletics, is out now! Learn about recent volleyball success, the cross country home meet, basketball student athletes, the UTA Athletics Roadshow, and more.
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Enjoy carnival rides, free food, and engaging games for teams of five at Carnival of Champions Friday, Sept. 27, 3-6 p.m. at West Lawn near the Maverick Activities Center. Registration, which is $25 for team sports, is due tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 25.
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UTA has opened a new late-night study space for students in the breezeway area connecting Hammond Hall and Trimble Hall. The area, equipped with furniture and Wi-Fi, will be open 2 a.m.-7 a.m. or any time the libraries are closed. Students will need to use their Mav ID to swipe to enter the facility for late-night access.
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Undergraduate researcher wins state honor
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Jenny Hoang, a senior majoring in biological chemistry, received the third-place award at the 2024 University of Texas System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) conference. Hoang was among nine students from UTA, Tarrant County College, and Tyler Junior College who participated in the LSAMP Summer Research Academy with faculty at UTA.
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| LGBTQ History Month event
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In honor of LGBTQ History Month, UTA's School of Social Work is excited to host actor, comedian, producer, and LGBTQIA+ icon Joel Kim Booster Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Texas Hall. Take a break from your homework and enjoy a night full of conversation and laughs. Submit questions for the speaker.
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Happy Campus Safety Awareness Month, Mavericks! A few of UTA's safety resources are listed below.
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MavAlert keeps the University community informed during campus emergencies by sending text messages to phones, email accounts, and other registered communications devices. Sign up for MavAlerts by adding or updating your phone number through MyMav.
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Save the UTA Police Department’s phone numbers in your contacts for easy access. In case of an emergency, call 817-272-3003 or dial 911. For non-emergency UTA Police Department assistance, call 817-272-3381.
- UTA’s deaf community can communicate directly with dispatchers in the UTA Police Department by emailing upddispatch@uta.edu or texting the cell phone numbers 682-209-7147 or 682-209-6976.
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Learn about the free transportation solutions UTA offers, including a late-night security escort service and Mav Mover Shuttles.
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The Texas Energy Summit invites students to submit a poster to the Malcolm Verdict Memorial Student Poster Competition on topics like sustainable communities, clean energy policy, smart buildings, and more. Registration is free to students, and there is a $1,000 prize for winners. The deadline for abstracts is Tuesday, Oct. 1.
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Transfer Appreciation Month
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With the growing number of transfers enrolled at UTA, The Office of Transition Programs and Services (TPS) is excited to expand a week's worth of events for transfer students into a monthlong celebration. TPS will host Transfer Appreciation Month events throughout October.
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Do you want to make a difference in the Arlington community and have a blast at the same time? The UTA School of Social Work is looking for trunk decorators and food distributors for its annual Ghoulish Goodies and Giving event on Saturday, Oct 19. Sign up for one of the many volunteer positions available!
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| Brewery information session
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Do you want to be featured in UTA marketing materials?
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If you are an enthusiastic UTA student who is proud to be a Maverick, confident in front of the camera, and in good academic standing, apply to participate in a UTA marketing campaign. Photos and footage gathered for the campaign will be used in University marketing materials, including print ads, billboards, websites, social media, and videos. If you participate, you will receive copies of the photos for your personal use.
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