UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024

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Wear blue Friday to show your Maverick spirit

Wear UTA blue tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 26, in support of the UTA men's basketball team, as the Mavericks take on Grand Canyon University at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at College Park Center. With presentation of a Mav ID, UTA faculty and staff can receive up to four free tickets to watch UTA basketball go head-to-head with the No. 1 mid-major basketball team in the nation.

Broadcast production studio renovations planned

A gift of $500,000 from the Amon G. Carter Foundation will help provide students at UTA with a renovated broadcast production studio. The larger space will include upgraded equipment, an area for a corporate set, and a green screen. The renovated studio will move from the fourth floor in the Fine Arts Building to a suite on the first floor.

Jon Weidanz, UTA associate vice president for research and innovation

Why immunotherapies don't work for everyone

A multi-institutional study co-authored by UTA scientists Jon Weidanz and Soroush Ghaffari sheds light on why immunotherapy treatments don’t work for all people or all diseases. For example, certain types of cancers—including colon, pancreatic, prostate and brain cancers—have stubbornly resisted immunotherapy.

UTA Center for Service Learning, Faculty & Community Partner Service Learning Networking Social

Service Learning social

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 today, Thursday, Jan. 25, 4-6:30 p.m. in Trinity Hall, Room 104. RSVP here.

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Work-study workshop

Do you want to hire work-study students, but are confused on how the process works and what is entailed? To learn everything you need to know about the federal work-study program and how it can benefit your department, join this Microsoft Teams informational session on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. For more information, email studentemployment@uta.edu.

GTA/GRA Employee Benefits, Visit go.uta.edu/gtagra, UTA Benefits Services

GTA/GRA benefits session

The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement is hosting a one-hour orientation to provide graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants an overview of UTA's employee benefits. Register to attend the session virtually Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m.

How to land a good job in a political campaign with David de la Fuente, Wednesday, Jan. 31

Political Science Haggard Lecture

As a part of the Political Science Haggard Lecture Series and in collaboration with the Center for Mexican American Studies, David de la Fuente will give a lecture on “How to Land a Good Job in a Political Campaign,” Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12-2 p.m. in the University Hall, Room 110. Read more about de la Fuente, a political analyst who will provide expertise, strategies, and insights gained from working on political campaigns.

UT Benefits offers weight loss program

Join your fellow healthy Mavericks and participate with Wondr Health. Wondr is a skills-based digital weight loss program offered by UT Benefits at no cost to you. Wondr has helped hundreds of thousands of people in all stages of health lose weight and feel their best mentally and physically by using practical, clinically proven health skills that become life skills. Space is limited; register before Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn more about Wondr Health.

Employee Service Awards

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.

College Baseball Series

UTA baseball will play Texas Tech as part of the College Baseball Series on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. at Globe Life Field. Purchase tickets and parking passes. The following day, Globe Life Field will also host Oregon State University vs. Texas Tech University and Oklahoma State University vs. Abilene Christian University.

Global Seal of Biliteracy

UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can test their proficiency to receive the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a micro-credential that conveys language proficiency. The test is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email proficiency@uta.edu for more information.

SAC mailing list

Stay informed by joining the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) mailing list today. Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to improving UTA's workplace and fostering meaningful connections. For any questions or additional information, contact SAC@uta.edu.

Outstanding Student Leadership Awards, nominate a student by Feb. 5

Outstanding Student Leadership Nominations

Nominate students for Outstanding Student Leader (OSL) Awards by filling out a nomination form that takes five minutes or less to complete. Nominations are due Monday, Feb. 5. All UTA faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to nominate students who have demonstrated leadership skills and made a lasting impact on the UTA community. Nominated students will receive information on how to formally apply for OSL awards and associated scholarships. For more information, email becka.shetty@uta.edu.

University Credit Union partners with UTA Athletics

UTA Athletics has partnered with University Credit Union (UCU). The partnership signifies UCU’s continued support of higher education and includes a sponsorship of an official debit and credit card for UTA Athletics that will be launched in late 2024, and more.

Camp Arlington at UTA

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. Priority Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, for UTA faculty only. 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.

Transform your year

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