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MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024

Havens Gerardo, vice president of enrollment management

Creating an impact that lasts generations

Enrollment management is concerned with nearly every aspect of the student lifecycle, from recruitment and admission to retention and progression to graduation—to even postgraduation outcomes. As UTA's new vice president for enrollment management, Luisa Havens Gerardo said her job, while mostly behind the scenes, is making sure all those pieces are working optimally.

UTA Planetarium

Eclipse 101

Join an eclipse panel discussion and Q&A on Thursday, April 4, 2-3:15 p.m. at the UTA Planetarium. Panelists will include physics Professors Yue Deng and Manfred Cuntz; Nila Veerabathina, professor of instruction in physics; Levent Gurdemir, Planetarium director; and Kim Breuer, assistant professor of instruction in history.

UTA historian Stephanie Cole

Exploring power dynamics in women's history

Stephanie Cole's research and teaching often center on understanding not only the lives of women activists, but also the contexts in which they lived, fought, and made an impact. Cole also examines women and work, particularly the ways that society values or undervalues women’s labor.

Get your eclipse glasses

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 2, you can pick up one pair of eclipse glasses from the information desks in the University Center and the Commons, while supplies last. There will also be glasses available at the viewing locations on the day of the eclipse, while supplies last.

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If you wish to guarantee that you will have glasses, or you need more than one pair, you may purchase them in advance for $4 each from the UTA Planetarium online or at the Planetarium between 12 and 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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The UTA Planetarium offers eclipse glasses for UTA departments at a discounted rate. The glasses are $2.50 each with a minimum order of 25 and a maximum order of 500. To submit an order, email planetarium@uta.edu and provide a cost center.

 

Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024, UTA, Sponsored in part by Whataburger

Solar-bration at UTA

Visit the Solar-bration webpage to find answers to your questions about UTA’s plans for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Register as a Solar-bration volunteer to help distribute glasses and answer questions on the day of the event.

UTA Belonging and Engagement, International Employee Network, Image of a globe

Global Gathering

The International Employee Network invites you to Global Gathering: Empowering International Employees on Thursday, April 4, 3:30-5 p.m. in Room 104 of Trinity Hall. All employees are welcome.

National Public Health Week April 1-5, 2024

 National Public Health Week

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation has activities planned for National Public Health Week (April 1-5), including a discussion on time management, a public health career and internship fair, a research roundtable, and a mental health edition of Family Feud. Donations to the Maverick Food Pantry will be accepted at all National Public Health Week events. View items that the food pantry needs.

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I-Week April 1-5, UTA Department of Global Engagement

International Week

International Week (I-Week) will be April 1-5. This year will mark the 47th I-Week in UTA history! Get a taste of the world during the International Food Fair, play and learn about games from around the world during International Game Night, and finish up the week by dancing the night away at the International Gala Night. Learn more by visiting go.uta.edu/i-week.

Photo of students at a previous Paint A Pig event

Financial Education Week

Encourage students to register for Be Money Smart events taking place this week. Workshop topics include budgeting, stocks, credit scores, tax essentials for young professionals, and more. Students can attend in person or virtually. Free donuts, snacks, and refreshments are available for in-person attendees.

UTA Counseling and Psychological Services, Central Library Mall, freshcheckday, checkin' in with College Students

Mental health check-in

Fresh Check Day will be a mental health check-in with free food, prizes, and more. Interactive booths will be in the UTA Central Library Mall on Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Spring Forward, April 1-May 5

Spring forward

Today kicks off UT System’s Spring Forward challenge. Team up in groups of three to five and collectively log 4,000 minutes of activities that include walking, gardening, and yoga between April 1 and May 5. For more information and to register, visit go.uta.edu/wellness.

Drone image of a UTA parking lot

Expect traffic, parking delays for solar eclipse

On Monday, April 8, your usual parking lot will likely fill to capacity earlier than normal. With a parking permit, you will be allowed to park in other areas of campus that your permit normally doesn’t provide access to. Spaniolo Drive will be closed from 1st Street to 3rd Street from 6 a.m. to 4.pm. Expect delays and detours. Navigate to the FAQ section at the bottom of the Solar-bration website for details on parking and traffic conditions.

Graduate School Bound, April 10, photo of three students looking at a laptop

Graduate School Bound

Explore your options for UTA graduate studies at Graduate School Bound on Wednesday, April 10, at The Commons, Nueces Meeting Room, from 12-1 p.m. Learn more about advanced admission, academic research programs, and graduate funding opportunities.

UTA Office of Sustainability Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey

Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey

Your voice matters in creating a sustainable future for our community, and the Office of Sustainability wants to hear from you. The aim of the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey is to understand the priorities of students, faculty, and staff as they relate to sustainability, resilience, and climate action measures.

The UTA Department of Music Gala Concert, selections from Charlie Parker With Strings, Carmina Burana

Department of Music to host Gala Concert

Purchase a $10 ticket to the gala concert set for Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Participants in the gala will include UTA Jazz faculty, guests, UTA string and jazz studies programs, UTA A Cappella Choir, University Singers, UTA Symphony Orchestra, and the Children's Choir of Texas.

Outside Activity Reporting

Outside activity reporting

UTA’s Compliance, Accountability, Risk, and Ethics Committee would like to remind all employees of their ongoing obligation to report whether they have any outside activity or other potential conflicts of interest or commitment in the Outside Activity Portal. Employees must make reports at least annually or when there is a reportable change to their outside interests. Additional details about employee responsibilities can be found in the Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, and Outside Activities Policy (EI-PO-02).

UTA Network security enforcement

OIT is enabling network security enforcement on all UTA-owned and -managed Windows and Mac devices connected to the UTA campus network over the next two months. This work is part of the Network Access Control project. Enforcement will be conducted building by building as outlined in the enforcement schedule. Devices that do not meet security compliance standards will be quarantined and unable to access UTA resources. If your device is impacted, you will receive a pop-up approximately one week in advance.

 

Coming Up

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

UTA Baseball vs. TCU

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

MAVSTALK: Self Compassion

Women's tennis vs. Utah Tech 

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

MAVSTALK: Anxiety

See more at events.uta.edu,

webapp.uta.edu/hr-training, and

uta.edu/business-affairs/training.

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