In a statement expressing her condolences UTA President Jennifer Cowley wrote, "For nearly six decades, Allan Saxe has been a Maverick institution—one of our best known and most beloved professors. He was engaging, smart, funny, and opinionated, and his classes were considered can’t miss by generations of UT Arlington students. He was so popular that when our university magazine asked Mavericks a few years ago to share their favorite Allan Saxe memories, hundreds of alumni submitted entries. His legacy of overwhelming generosity and kindness is visible across our campus and our region—with parks, gardens, softball fields, patios, and traffic circles bearing his name. My condolences go out to his family and friends—of which he had many. We at UT Arlington are forever grateful that he made our campus his professional home for 54 years.”
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Tamara L. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, is among 30 distinguished senior-level higher education professionals selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ 2024-25 Millennium Leadership Initiative, a premier leadership development program designed to diversify and enrich the American college presidency.
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Robert Taylor, a professor in practice in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, and Maria Trache, a retired professor in the College of Education, have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards. Fulbright U.S. Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad.
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MAV Ready: First Aid Awareness Training
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The Building Emergency Safety Team (BEST) program held the MAV Ready: First Aid Awareness Training this week. BEST coordinators and floor assistants learned about Stop the Bleed, hands-only CPR, and defibrillator use. BEST coordinators and floor assistants serve as the primary contact for their unit, department, or building in emergency situations. To inquire about the BEST program, email Aurora Some.
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Congrats, Cindy Trowbridge
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Cindy Trowbridge, associate professor of kinesiology, was selected for the Southwest Athletic Trainers' Association (SWATA) Hall of Fame. Dr. Trowbridge, who has been a certified athletic trainer for 31 years, was chosen for the SWATA Hall of Fame based on her dedicated service, past achievements, and professional contributions that have furthered the advancement of the association and the athletic training profession.
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| Little Mavs Movement Academy
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Priscila Tamplain, associate professor of kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and director of the Motor Development Lab at UTA, has made it her mission to instill invaluable skills and confidence in young North Texans. Her passion led her to found Little Mavs Movement Academy, a program aimed at improving motor skills and abilities in children ages 4-13 with motor or developmental disabilities.
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When he was a graduate student associate at UTA in 2007, Julian Rodriguez identified an opportunity to increase bilingual media education in the United States. After graduating with a master’s degree in communication, Rodriguez became a full-time faculty member in 2008 and then founded what has grown to be known as the UTA Hispanic Media Initiative (HMI), a program with a 100% graduation and job placement rate.
HMI alumni have earned over 100 Regional Emmy Awards. Rodriguez attributes the success of the program to hands-on training in bilingual media, private and public partnerships, and mentorship. “As an educator, you have to find the trigger that moves the student. Then you can help move them in that direction,” he says. “They start walking by themselves, and all you do is make sure that they are supported as they continue to explore their interests.” Rodriguez enjoys finding new ways for HMI students to strengthen industry relationships by traveling for presentations and conferences, such as the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Conference that HMI attends yearly.
During his time at UTA, Rodriguez has embraced the freedom granted by the University and the Department of Communication to pursue his research, which most recently involved traveling to the Caribbean, Colombia, Southern Argentina, and Antarctica to document climate change in partnership with The Weather Channel en Español.
“Julian Rodriguez is an amazing professor, mentor, and trailblazer, who creates opportunities for students’ talent to grow,” says Michele Bobadilla, senior associate vice president of outreach and community engagement and assistant provost of Hispanic Student Success.
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Congratulations to everyone leveling up in the UT Living Well Platform. Each quarter you will be entered into a prize drawing as you achieve your levels. Level one winners are Teaira Little, Katherine Prusock, Benjamin Peek, Grace Price, Sandro Miljatovic, Anne Bittinger, Alexis Washington, Jamie Merritt, Suzanne McDonald, Elissa Williams, Cynthia Ontiveros, and Sandra Asebedo. Level two winners are Rhonda Michie and Sandro Miljatovic. Cynthia Bradfield is a level three winner. If you are just starting out, consider completing the voluntary well-being assessment to earn 400 points!
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| Exploring the use of VR for substance use treatment
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UTA is closed on July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. In addition, President Cowley has granted a campus closure on July 5 in recognition of Independence Day holiday weekend. The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement has prepared instructions for employees and managers on how to record the early release in TCP. Given the variety of work across campus, final decisions about early release should be made at the department and unit levels. UTA classes will be canceled July 4-5.
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The North Central Texas Council of Governments is updating the Access North Texas Transportation Plan and needs your feedback. Participate in the public survey to shape the future of regional transportation by sharing your thoughts on transportation options, service gaps, and community needs.
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Interdisciplinary courses
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If you are looking to lose weight, sign up for Wondr, a 100% digital weight loss program that teaches clinically proven skills through weekly master classes. Registration is open until Sunday, June 23, and classes begin on Monday, July 8. For more details and to join the program, visit the LivingWell website.
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| Benefits and Wellness Fair
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Attend the Benefits and Wellness Fair at the Maverick Activities Center on Wednesday, July 10, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Annual enrollment for the 2024-25 benefits plan will be open July 15-31. The new plan year begins Sept. 1. Learn more at go.uta.edu/benefitsae.
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UTA’s 2024 MavsMeet Convocation will be held Monday, Aug. 19, from 3-5 p.m. in College Park Center. The event marks the start of a new academic year and is a momentous occasion brimming with pride, tradition, and excitement for the journey ahead.
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The Office of Transition Programs and Services will host the Mentor Connections Fair on Tuesday, August 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. To bring awareness to the many mentoring opportunities on our campus, organizers are calling on all UTA departments and organizations to participate. Sign up to host a table. Questions can be directed to the Sarah Sexton, assistant director of transition programs.
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Season tickets for the 2024 UTA volleyball season are available for $35 at utatickets.com. All season tickets are general admission.
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