UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Exploring the Eclipse

The Dallas Morning News and UTA have teamed up on a panel discussion about the upcoming total solar eclipse, in which the path of totality will travel directly across the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the first time in 400 years. “Exploring the Eclipse: A UTA Planetarium Panel Discussion ” will feature four UTA faculty members in a conversation moderated by Adithi Ramakrishnan, a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News. The discussion, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, at the UTA Planetarium. RSVP at the UTA Planetarium website.

Souvik Roy with some of his graduate student coauthors

Striving to improve the survival rates of esophageal cancer

Souvik Roy and his College of Nursing and Health Innovation colleague Zui Pan worked with 14 graduate students to produce a new mathematical framework that they hope will serve as a tool clinicians can use to fight esophageal cancer.

Project to help educators better serve students with disabilities

UTA special education Associate Professor Ambra Green and Assistant Professor John Romig are working to help meet the demand in special education with Project R.E.A.D.Y.–Initial Certification, a program that prepares early intervention and special education personnel for careers serving children with disabilities who have high-intensity needs.

Heart Walk 2024

Wear red and flowers in support of Heart Health Awareness Month and this year's theme of belongingness and connection. Participate in the annual Heart Walk Friday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. in the Library Mall. You can also join online through the Living Well Platform. Point tracking will be available for a week starting on the day of the Heart Walk. Participant photos can be shared on social media with #UTHeartWalk or via wellness@uta.edu.

Tennis + Tacos, free tacos at both men's and women's tennis matches

Tennis and tacos

If you are one of the first 100 fans to arrive at the UTA men’s and women’s tennis matches on Friday and Saturday, you will receive free tacos. The men’s tennis match will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and the women’s tennis match will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10.

Wellness Connect, UTA Wellness, MavWell symbol

Wellness Connect “Maximize Your Benefits”

Join your fellow Mavericks in learning more about what wellness resources are available on Monday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., on the second floor of the University Center in Red River/Concho. There will be free onsite health screenings and vaccinations. Learn more and register at Wellness Connect.

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Cheer on the Mavericks

Attention all faculty and staff: You can receive two free tickets to any UTA regular season home sporting event (excluding men’s and women’s basketball games). To claim your free tickets, simply present your staff ID to the box office for the sport of your choice, and you are good to go! To see game schedules, visit utamavs.com.

Home events this week, Thursday: SB vs. No 2 Tennesee | 12 p.m. WBB vs. California Baptist | 6 p.m. Friday: MTEN vs. Rice | 2 p.m., Saturday: MBB vs. Stephen F. Austin | 2 p.m., WTEN vs. SMU | 2 p.m.

Play for Kay

UTA Lady Mavs have partnered up with the Kay Yow Foundation in the fight against breast cancer. Join the fight and help donate to the cause. For more information or to donate, click here. For a full list of sporting events, visit utamavs.com

UTA Career Development Center Division of Student Affairs, Handshake Supervisor Training

Career Development Center webinar

Are you new to Handshake? This Handshake workshop for faculty and staff will cover how to create an account, post a job, review applicants, and more. Join the Handshake supervisor training virtually on Monday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

graphic depicting that the road closure is between Maverick Stadium and Studio Arts Center

Temporary road closure near Maverick Stadium

The Office of Facilities Management has scheduled the temporary closure of the road adjacent to Studio Arts and Maverick Stadium’s east side. The road closure, set for Tuesday Feb. 13, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., is necessary to facilitate the operation of a mobile crane, which will be utilized to replace an air conditioning unit. During this time, personnel will be stationed to monitor and direct pedestrian traffic.

Ask ISO all your cybersecurity questions

Meet the employees of UTA’s Info rmation Security Office (ISO) on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on the first floor of the University Center. Enjoy giveaways at a table decked out in Valentine’s Day decor. ISO will be happy to answer any cybersecurity questions you may have.

Professors, do you need someone to talk to your class about health and wellness? We got you! MavWell symbol, UTA Health Services

Request a Wellness Workshop

In addition to the Wellness Workshops hosted throughout the semester, the Office of Health Promotions can customize a presentation to meet your specific needs. Request a Wellness Workshop for the spring 2024 semester. If you have questions, email health.promotion@uta.edu.

Disability Employee Netowrk, a UTA Employee Netowrk. Join us for our new employee network launch! Social Work Building, Room 132. Learn more at go.uta/erg

Disability Employee Network launch

You are invited to attend the launch of the Disability Employee (DE) Network, a UTA employee resource group, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 12 -1 p.m. at the Social Work Building, Room 132. The mission of DE is to promote visibility and build community for people with disabilities and allies. Food will be provided.

Building Emergency Safety Tea, Be Prepared represented in block letters

Building Emergency Safety Team

To provide a safe environment for UTA students, faculty, staff, and guests, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has created the Building Emergency Safety Team (BEST) program. OEM is asking deans, directors, and department heads to appoint a primary BEST program coordinator, who will serve as the point of contact for a unit, department, or building in the area of emergency preparedness and safety. Reach out to your supervisor if you are interested in becoming a BEST coordinator. For more information, email Aurora Some or OEM.

UTA Career Development Center, all majors job & internship fair, March 6, 12-4 p.m.

Job fair for all majors

Recruit underclassmen, graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni for full-time positions, part-time positions, co-ops, and internships at the All Majors Job and Internship Fair. More than 1,000 students and alumni are expected to attend the job fair, set for Wednesday, March 6, 12-4 p.m., in the Maverick Activities Center. Registration ends Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m.

The Feedback Mindset

Performing a candid assessment of your relationship with feedback can enhance your performance and unlock potential. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., join the Change and Process Improvement Community in a virtual session that will provide a practical process for unpacking your current relationship with feedback and enhancing your practice with continuous improvement.