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MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024

President Cowley speaks to attendees at 2023 MavsMeet Convocation

MavsMeet Convocation today

Don't miss MavsMeet Convocation today, Monday, Aug. 19, from 3-5 p.m. Join fellow Mavericks at College Park Center for an evening of UTA traditions, entertainment, and guest speakers.

 

This year's guest speaker will be Gabby Douglas, the Olympic superstar who made history as the first Black woman to win the Individual All-Around title and has earned three Olympic gold medals.

 

After convocation, attend MavsMeet Afterparty at Brazos Park.

Volleyball VS Dallas Baptist, free admission, Friday, Aug. 23 6 p.m.

Free admission to preseason match

Watch your Lady Mavs dominate the court at a preseason exhibition match against Dallas Baptist University Friday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. at College Park Center. View the 2024 UTA volleyball schedule.

Student volunteers at Move-In Day on Thursday, Aug. 15

Maverick Stampede

Last week, 4,000-plus students moved into UTA’s four residence halls and seven apartment communities. Move-In Day marked the beginning of Maverick Stampede, a series of events that kicks off the academic year.  

Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement, The University of Texas at Arlington

MAFE Faculty Fellows Program

Become a Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement (MAFE) Faculty Fellow in the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence and learn how to incorporate experiential activities into your course. Apply here by Wednesday, Aug. 28. For more information, email Susan Dequeant.

Trinity Hall

Networking social

The Center for Service Learning and the Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement program will host a networking social on Thursday, Aug. 22, in Room 104 in Trinity Hall. Attendees can share ideas, learn about new programs and initiatives, ask questions, or just catch up with other faculty. The event is open to all UTA faculty and staff. RSVP here.

Employee Wellness Wednesday, MavWell symbol, Lunch and Learn Professional Wellness

Wellness Wednesday

Join your Maverick colleagues for a dive into wellness at Wellness Wednesday on Aug. 21, from 12-1 p.m. at the Central Library’s sixth floor parlor. This month’s Wellness Wednesday will focus on professional wellness. Learn more and register.

Two Student Money Management staff members

Money management presentations

Book a presentation from the Student Money Management Center for your class this semester. The center offers presentations to students on the topics of budgeting, savings, credit, and more. Help your students learn about basic financial literacy skills and money management. Request a presentation.

Hands holding soil

An award-winning composting program

Celebrate the first anniversary of UTA’s Post-Consumer Compost Program at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at the University Center. The date marks one year since the program received the Texas Environmental Leadership Award. The celebration will be a chance to learn about the program and how you can get involved.

Office of Information Technology Service Desk

OIT Service Desk new location

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) Service Desk is here to serve you at the start of the semester! OIT has added a location to serve faculty and staff in Trinity Hall. For hours and other ways to contact the Service Desk, visit the OIT website.

Participants in Super Service Saturday 2023

Super Service Saturday

Join UTA Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 7, in kicking off the fall semester with Super Service Saturday. UTA Volunteers are excited to give back to the local community and invite faculty, students, and staff to serve together in the local Arlington area. Registration closes Friday, Aug. 23.

Don't cancel class, introduce leadership learning to your classroom, sessions are 4-50 mins

Request a leadership development workshop

UTA faculty: Do you need a sub for the day? Are you looking for a way to fill a class period? Look no further and request a leadership development workshop facilitated by the UTA Leadership Center. The leadership center offers several workshops covering useful leadership skills applicable to any major or discipline. Email leadership@uta.edu for more information.

Women's Faculty and Staff Network, a UTA Employee Network

Welcome back event

The Women’s Faculty and Staff Network will hold a fall welcome back event on Monday, Aug. 26, from 4-6 p.m. at the University Club in the University Administration Building. Join for an evening of engagement, refreshments, and remarks from President Cowley. This will be an exciting opportunity to make introductions, reconnect, and set the stage for the upcoming academic year.

Leading Process Improvement, strategies for effective team engagement

Process improvement

“Leading Process Improvement: Strategies for Effective Team Engagement” will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn how to establish a structured approach to problem-solving, seamlessly integrate continuous improvement into daily practices, and adopt key leadership behaviors that foster a culture of problem-solving. Join the Process Improvement Community Microsoft Teams channel for details about the workshop. 

Virtual IRB Mini Conference Register now!

IRB Mini Conference

If you conduct human subject research or would like to know more about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, attend the IRB Mini Conference virtually on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 1-4 p.m. Topics will include human-subject research, informed consent and recruitment, preparing an IRB submission, IRB review, and protecting human subjects' electronic data. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Register now.

Ticket includes UTA Rangers co-branded hat!

UTA Night at the Rangers

Join the UTA community Thursday, Sept. 5, in celebrating the world champion Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field for UTA Night at the Rangers! UTA Alumni Relations has designated adjacent sections for UTA Alumni in the Karbach Sky Porch and Outfield Pavilion. Buy UTA section tickets here. If you prefer alternate seating locations, find additional UTA tickets here. Tickets purchased through either link will come with a co-branded Texas Rangers/UTA Mavericks cap.

 

Coming Up

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

Global Maverick Welcome

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

UTA Fort Worth VIRTUAL Information Session

Global Grounds

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

Bosque Brown: Live at the UTA Planetarium

See more at events.uta.edu,

webapp.uta.edu/hr-training, and

uta.edu/business-affairs/training.

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