UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025

Office of student organizations, involvement consultation

Schedule an involvement consultation

Want to get involved in a student organization but don't know where to start? An involvement consultation with the Office of Student Organizations will help you find your Maverick home. Involvement consultations are interactive discussions with an office staff member about opportunities to enhance your college experience. Schedule an involvement consultation.

UTA students win CSI competition

Students Jacey Concannon, Shannell Prince, Andrea Esparza, Mahek Jaffer, and Joseline Guerrero won first place at the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice Crime Scene Investigation Competition. The team had one hour to photograph, sketch, and document a crime scene.

Make sure you're registered

Log in to MyUTA to make sure you have confirmed spring courses with your advisor and cleared any registration-preventing holds. Registration for spring term-regular session ends Sunday, Jan. 12. View the spring 2025 academic calendar.

Monitor local weather

With the potential for wintry weather across the Dallas-Fort Worth region in the coming days, the University is urging its students, faculty, and staff to closely monitor local conditions. UTA monitors the forecast and conditions in Arlington in coordination with emergency personnel from the city, county, and region, as well as with officials from the National Weather Service. If UTA is to close or modify its hours, the University will communicate via MavAlert and UTA's website, Facebook, and X accounts.

Course Reserves Available, did you know you can borrow textbooks and course materials for free?

Check out course materials

Check out your textbooks and course materials through the UTA Libraries Course Reserves. Students can borrow course resources through this service at any point during the semester.

Activity Fair Day

Learn about involvement opportunities and expand your participation in the campus community at Activity Fair Day Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center

Student Employment 101

Are you interested in working on campus but unsure where to start? Attend Student Employment 101 Monday, Jan. 13, 2-3 p.m. in the Student Government Chambers of the University Center. The session will cover the benefits of on-campus employment, provide application tips, and share resources for after you're hired. Additionally, the Career Development Center will host a session for international students Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2-3 p.m. in the Guadalupe Room of the University Center.

Office of Information Technology Service Desk

OIT Service Desk in-person support for spring 2025

This spring, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Service Desk will offer in-person support to students in the Central Library Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A temporary pop-up location will open Jan. 13-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Maverick Activities Center.

Third Thursday Think Tank

Join the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center at Third Thursday Think Tank Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. in Room 635 of the College of Business. This workshop will provide valuable insights from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts, while offering practical advice to help you start your entrepreneurial journey. Registration is required. The link to attend this hybrid event virtually will be emailed to registered attendees.

Nominate a student, outstanding student leader awards, anyone can nominate

Nominate a student leader

Making a nomination for the Outstanding Student Leader Awards takes just a few minutes. Consider nominating a peer who has demonstrated leadership skills and made a lasting impact on the UTA community. Nominate here by Monday, Jan. 20. If you have questions, email becka.shetty@uta.edu.

New year, new skills!

What are your learning goals for 2025? You can achieve them with help from the UTA Coursera Career Academy. UTA students, alumni, faculty, and staff have free access to 40-plus certificates in project management, social media marketing, data science, and more.

Check out Discovering the Maverick Factor podcast

The eighth episode of Discovering the Maverick Factor explores the vibrant world of international education at UTA with two special guests: Jay Horn, the University’s longtime executive director of international education, and Shakil Ahmed, an actively engaged undergraduate student from Bangladesh.

Congrats, UTA PD

The UT Arlington Police Department has achieved reaccreditation through the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). This marks the agency’s fifth reaccreditation award since becoming accredited through IACLEA in 2010.

The Genspiration Prize

The Genspiration Prize recognizes exceptional participants in the Student Showcase, which is hosted by the National Academy of Inventors and allows students to present their innovations to inventors, university leaders, industry leaders, and inventive institutions. Genspiration Prize Recipients receive $5,000 to help develop their innovations. You may apply individually or as part of a team by Tuesday, Feb. 11

Volleyball Nation’s League Tournament

The Volleyball Nation’s League Tournament will return to College Park Center July 9-13, 2025. This exciting event will feature the world’s top women’s volleyball teams, including the reigning Olympic silver medalists, Team USA. Click here for tickets and the schedule.