WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024
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Gabby Douglas to speak at MavsMeet Convocation
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UTA’s 2024 MavsMeet Convocation will be held Monday, Aug. 19, from 3-5 p.m. in College Park Center. This year's guest speaker will be three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas.
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UTA student medals in Olympic skeet shooting
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Congratulations to aerospace engineering major Austen Smith! The Keller, Texas, native won a silver medal in mixed team skeet shooting and a bronze medal in women's skeet shooting at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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| Volunteer for Move-In Day
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Volunteer for Move-In Day to help welcome students to their new on-campus homes. Move-In Day for residence halls will be 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Volunteers will receive a free volunteer T-shirt for moving personal items into new students' rooms. Sign up for two-hour shifts by Monday, Aug. 12, 5 p.m.
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UTA announces westward expansion
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Monday, the UT System Board of Regents approved UTA’s plan to purchase 51 acres of property in west Fort Worth within the Walsh Ranch development, paving the way for UTA West, a new campus dedicated to meeting the educational needs of one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. The new campus will be advantageously positioned at the intersection of I-30 and I-20 at the western gateway of Fort Worth.
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Apply for the inSTEM program
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Undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, or math fields have until Friday, Aug. 9, to apply for the inSTEM program, a unique initiative that blends mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to research and industry best practices. To apply, first-year students interested in pursuing a STEM major must have a high school GPA of 2.8 or above.
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Step into the electrifying atmosphere of a DJ competition where you wield the power of the auxiliary cord at Aux Cord Wars Live! Saturday, Aug. 17, 8-10 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center. Cash and prizes await the DJ who can truly command the room.
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| Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives, the Center for Mexican American Studies, and the Intercultural Student Engagement Center are hosting Maverick Bienvenida on Saturday, Aug. 17.
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Purchase a parking permit
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The start of each semester is an exciting time, as well as a time of full parking lots and more traffic. Be sure to add extra time and patience to your commute. Use UTA Parking Finder to help you find available spots on campus. Parking permits are now available for purchase at MavPark.
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Campus preparations for excessive heat
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During times of high temperatures and expected higher demand on the University’s chill water cooling system, UTA Facilities Management will take several steps to manage chill water use and recommends these measures for the campus community to help lessen cooling demands in buildings.
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The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is rebranding its Help Desk into a Service Desk. Monday, Aug. 12-Friday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Service Desk will have a pop-up location for students at the Maverick Activities Center. For more information on how this rebrand will enhance the support provided across campus, visit the OIT blog.
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Get your Mav ID before the beginning of the semester to avoid waiting in line. Schedule a 15-minute window or stop by Mav Express during business hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mav Express will also offer extended hours Saturday, Aug. 17-Sunday, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact mavexpress@uta.edu with any questions.
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If you are graduating this semester, take 15 minutes to complete the Exit Survey and make a huge impact on UTA's future. You will receive an invitation from gradteam@uta.edu with the link to the survey. The link will also be available in Canvas. Survey responses will be collected until Saturday, Aug. 31.
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