UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024

UTA Police Department presented with CALEA accreditation with excellence

UTA PD awarded accreditation with excellence

For the sixth time, the UTA Police Department received recognition from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). On Monday, Feb. 12, the department was presented with its first certificate for advanced CALEA accreditation with excellence, an honor that UTA PD earned by meeting the 480-plus eligibility standards. The designation acknowledges the department’s commitment to go above and beyond in serving UTA students, faculty, staff, and visitors every day.

LinkedIn workshop

Unlock the power of LinkedIn with Chaim Shapiro today, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1-2 p.m. Join a virtual session in which he guides you on optimizing your LinkedIn profile for a successful job and internship search. Learn valuable tips and tricks to make your profile irresistible to recruiters by showcasing the information they want to see.

Polar Bear Plunge, animated image of a polar bear, bubbles, pink bricks

Take the plunge

The Polar Bear Plunge is today, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Physical Education Building’s outdoor pool. Registration is free for students with a donation to the Maverick Pantry. Donations will be collected at the pool. The first 75 who register, donate, and take the plunge will receive a free T-shirt.

Mavs EDGE Employer Spotlight

Meet recruiters, supervisors, and UTA student interns from Alcon, a Mavs EDGE Internship Partner. Attend a virtual panel on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m. to receive an in-depth look at Alcon’s culture and internship program.

Rendering of renovated Life Science Building

Life Science Town Hall

Attend the third Town Hall meeting to discuss the renovation of the Life Science Building, Friday, Feb. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Social Work/College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital building, Room 225, and also via Microsoft Teams.

UTA Career Development Center Division of Student Affairs, All Majors Job and Internship Fair, March 6, 12-4 p.m.

Prepare for the job fair

Gear up for the upcoming All Majors Job and Internship Fair with Prepare for the Fair on Monday, Feb. 26, at 1-2 p.m. in the University Center, Rio Grande Ballroom. Hone your 30-second elevator pitch; master the art of navigating a job fair; and learn steps you should take before, during, and after the job fair.

Tuesday Men's Tennis Vs. Texas Tech at 2 p.m. Baseball Vs. Texas Tech at 6 p.m. at Globe Life Field Thursday Men's Basketball Vs. Southern Utah at 7 p.m. Friday Baseball Vs. Boston College at 6 p.m. Saturday Baseball Vs. Boston College at 2 p.m. Men's Basketball Vs. Utah Tech at 2 p.m. Canned food drive Sunday Baseball Vs. Boston College at 1 p.m.

Support Your Mavericks

There are eight home sporting events this week. Basketball continues throughout February, and tickets are free to all enrolled students. Just bring your Mav ID to gate 1 on the way into the game. Visit utamavs.com for a full list of UTA Athletics events.

The cohort of eight NREMST trainees and their mentors on UTA’s campus in August 2023

Nuclear physicist traineeship program application deadline

UTA’s Nuclear Research Experiences for Minority Students immerses students from historically underrepresented populations in nuclear physics. The program has hosted eight paid trainees, and several of them are now working on the next phases of their research careers. The application deadline for summer 2024 is Wednesday, Feb. 28.

UTA Department of Theatre and Dance rehearsal of Head Over Heels

Enjoy a show

The UTA Department of Theatre and Dance presents Head Over Heels, the 2018 Broadway musical mash-up of Renaissance poetry and 1980s pop music by the Go-Go’s. The show runs for six performances from Wednesday, Feb. 28, though Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on March 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets.

Festival of Ideas

The College of Liberal Arts' annual Festival of Ideas will include

A presentation called "Why you can't understand Texas without Native Americans"
The 28th annual Native American Student Assocation at UTA Benefit Powwow
Keynote speaker David Treuer

International Career Week, February 26th to March 1st, your ticket to success

Job interview strategies and networking opportunities

International Career Week (Monday, Feb. 26-Friday, March 1) provides workshops, presentations, and events that prepare Global Mavericks for the job and internship search. View scheduled International Career Week events.

UTA 2030 Launch Party

On Tuesday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Brazos Park, join the celebration of UTA's new strategic plan, UTA 2030 . This fun and engaging launch party will be a celebration for our entire Maverick community. Come out to Brazos Park to enjoy some great entertainment, food, and giveaways and receive your copy of the new plan. Let's celebrate the bright future ahead for UTA together!

Your peer wellness Coach, Aastha is a Psychology major and international student from Delhi, India. She has been working with Health Promotion since 2022.

Health education sessions

The Office of Health Promotion offers in-person and virtual one-on-one health education sessions to empower you to make positive changes and choose healthy behaviors. Starting this semester, the office’s new peer wellness coach, Aastha, will also be taking sessions.

The Politics of Policing in Latin America

CMAS Speaker Series and the UTA Libraries are hosting "The Politics of Policing in Latin America: Comparing Colombia and Mexico," a lecture by Diego Esparza on Wednesday, March 6, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Central Library, sixth floor parlor.

Starbucks coffee cup surrounded by coffee beans

Mobile coffee ordering

Start your day off right with a hot (or iced) cup of Starbucks coffee. Place a mobile order at the Spaniolo Drive location for fast and friendly service.

Indian Corner Restaurant, Quality products. Flavors of India

Indian Corner deals throughout February

All month long, Indian Corner's Chicken Biryani is $9.99. The College Park District restaurant's wraps, gyros, chicken haleem, and momos are all $8.99.