UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

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TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024

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Mavericks gain skills through internship program

UTA continues to strengthen its relationships with surrounding communities through the Geisel Distinguished Summer Internship program, which gives students an opportunity to gain experience and make a real-world impact.

Austen Smith

UTA student to compete in the Olympics

Aerospace engineering major Austen Smith will compete in the women's skeet shooting qualification round on Saturday, Aug. 3, with the final slated for Sunday, Aug. 4. Smith made her first Olympic appearance at 18 at the Tokyo Olympics in women's skeet and placed 10th overall.

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Use UTA Parking Finder

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.

Students advocate for disability rights

Read about two students in the Disability Studies minor program, Cheyenne Hennesay and Marissa Reeves, and the work they do to continue advocating for accessibility.

Previous Move-In Day at West Hall

Volunteer for Move-In Day

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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Get your Mav ID

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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Registration deadline

Registration ends for fall term-regular session the day before the first day of classes—Sunday, Aug. 18. Late registration ends on Friday, Aug. 23. Register for your classes now!

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Mavs Meet Convocation

UTA’s 2024 MavsMeet Convocation will be held Monday, Aug. 19, from 3-5 p.m. in College Park Center. This Maverick Stampede event marks the start of a new academic year and is a momentous occasion brimming with excitement for the journey ahead. Learn more about Maverick Stampede.

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Request a leadership development workshop

Are you looking for a way to improve and develop your organization, team, or group? Look no further! Request a leadership development workshop facilitated by the UTA Leadership Center. The leadership center offers several workshops covering leadership skills that are applicable for any organization, team, or major. Request a workshop now. If you have questions, email leadership@uta.edu.

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New bus stop shelters designed by UTA students

Dallas Area Rapid Transit recently debuted new bus stop shelters to help people in the Dallas area be more comfortable as they wait for their bus. Students in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs designed these bus shelters, WFAA reported.

First-Gen Brunch & Alumni Mixer

First-Gen Brunch, Alumni Mixer

The First-Gen Brunch and Alumni Mixer will be Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m-12 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom. Enjoy food, music, and prizes and meet alumni who discovered the secrets to college life. Register now.

Generate What if schedules

Generate "What-If" Schedules 

A new Generate “What-If” Schedules feature in MavScheduler allows students to investigate schedule options that combine enrolled and unenrolled courses. This feature lets you see what your schedule will look like when you add courses you are considering.

Mentor Connections Fair 2024

Mentor Connections Fair

Learn about mentorship opportunities at UTA at the Mentor Connections Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. 

Virtual IRB Mini Conference Register now!

IRB Mini Conference

If you conduct human subject research or would like to know more about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, attend the IRB Mini Conference virtually on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 1-4 p.m. Topics will include human-subject research, informed consent and recruitment, preparing an IRB submission, IRB review, and protecting human subjects' electronic data. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Register now.

Graduating this semester? Take the Exit Survey

Exit Survey

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.

UTA Night at the Rangers Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024  UTA Alumni

UTA Night at the Rangers

Join the UTA community Thursday, Sept. 5, in celebrating the world champion Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field for UTA Night at the Rangers!  UTA Alumni Relations has designated adjacent sections for UTA alumni in the Karbach Sky Porch and Outfield Pavilion. Buy UTA section tickets here. If you prefer alternate seating locations, find additional UTA tickets here. Tickets purchased through either link will come with a co-branded Texas Rangers/UTA Mavericks cap.

 

Coming Up

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

UTA Fort Worth Virtual Information Session

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

Parent & Family Virtual Meet and Greet

Group Exercise - Yoga

See more at events.uta.edu and 

mavorgs.campuslabs.com.

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