THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
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Supporting UTA's veteran community
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More than a dozen on-campus and local community organizations came together for the seventh annual Veteran Resource Fair. Held outside the Office of Military and Veteran Services, the event showcased the services these groups offer to make the transition to college easier for student veterans and their families.
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UTA researcher advocates for sleep education
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Christine Spadola led a team of researchers in examining how sleep education affects students personally and professionally. She says that research findings like hers demonstrate the true impact that good sleep health can have on a person.
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| UTA harvests first climate-smart soybean crop
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Biologist Woo-Suk Chang and his team have harvested their first crop of climate-smart soybeans at a farm in South Texas. The historic harvest is part of a $5 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to test whether climate-smart agricultural practices can reduce emissions of greenhouse gases responsible for climate change.
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Adaptive sports organizations will present and give demonstrations at the eighth annual Adaptive Sports Expo, Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Maverick Activities Center (MAC). Learn about and see a variety of adaptive sports in action, including basketball, rock climbing, sled hockey, fencing, tennis, pickleball, and more. UTA's Lady Movin' Mavs and Movin' Mavs will participate in scrimmages, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Paralympians will engage in a panel discussion at the MAC Auditorium, 12-1 p.m.
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Provost announces COED leadership change
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This is a reminder for employees who recently received notification to complete their annual employee compliance training in Canvas. The due date for annual compliance training is Thursday, Oct 17. For questions regarding compliance training, contact University Compliance Services at 817-272-2080 or compliance@uta.edu.
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Late-night study space for students
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UTA has opened a new late-night study space for students in the breezeway area connecting Hammond Hall and Trimble Hall. The area, equipped with furniture and Wi-Fi, will be open 2 a.m.-7a.m. or any time the libraries are closed. Students will need to use their Mav ID to swipe to enter the facility for late-night access. Each night before UTA libraries close, students will be encouraged via intercom to use the late-night study space if needed. This initiative is a collaboration between UTA Libraries, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Facilities Management, and the Office of Information Technology.
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Today is North Texas Giving Day
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Today is North Texas Giving Day! It’s the perfect day to show your Mav Power by making a gift to help our talented students unlock their potential and achieve their educational goals. Give now.
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The Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development invites you to its open house on Monday, Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m. The event will feature special guest Rob Lalka, author of The Venture Alchemists: How Big Tech Turned Profits into Power. Click here to RSVP.
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The Department of Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, in partnership with the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Division of Student Success, invites you to UTA’s inaugural HSI Symposium: Advancing HSI Designation and Service on Friday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center. The symposium will bring higher education scholars, practitioners, and community partners from the area to UTA. Register here.
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Register for Wellness Wednesday and join your fellow working Mavericks in learning hands-on tools to navigate your way to better holistic health. This month’s Wellness Wednesday, set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12-1 p.m., will focus on spiritual wellness. If you need accommodations, email wellness@uta.edu.
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UTA staff, alumni, and students—transform your retirement with expert insights from Corey Callaway. Learn how to reduce taxes and protect your future in exclusive monthly webinars hosted by Callaway Financial. Register today for sessions held Sept. 24-26.
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Are you interested in learning how to integrate sustainability into your curriculum through innovative teaching practices? Join the Sustainability Professional Learning Community and learn with other faculty about innovative ideas to promote a sustainable mindset. Participants will receive a $500 stipend.
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Payroll fringe benefit encumbrances
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To ensure financial accuracy for fiscal year 2025, payroll fringe benefit encumbrances will be activated in UTShare during fall 2024. Accurate encumbrance information will help departments prevent overspending and improve cash flow predictions for all budgets. Contact Knowledge Services with questions.
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