National Medal of Honor Museum opens in Arlington
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The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, March 25. Two Medal of Honor recipients whose stories are on display at the museum attended this University when it was North Texas Agricultural College and participated in the Corps of Cadets. Read the stories of Col. Neel Ernest Kearby and Gen. Richard Cavazos (’49).
Through tomorrow, Friday, March 28, veterans can experience the Medal of Honor Museum’s grand opening week free of charge. To redeem a free ticket, veterans can show a valid ID at Guest Services at the museum.
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Using VR to train health workers in suicide prevention
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UTA researchers are developing a virtual reality training simulation to enhance rural health workers’ ability to care for veterans experiencing suicidal thoughts. Read more about this innovative program and its potential impacts.
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| Upcoming theatre arts performances
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UTA's theatre arts students will perform Treasure Island, adapted by Bryony Lavery and based on the book by Robert Louis Stevenson, at the Mainstage Theatre of the Fine Arts Building April 2, 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. Visit utatickets.com for tickets.
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| AVP online learning and academic innovation candidate presentations
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Postdoctoral Success invites the UTA research community to Postdoc Research Day on Wednesday, April 30, 3-5 p.m. at the second floor atrium of the Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building. Postdocs may submit an abstract by Thursday, April 17. Questions can be directed to Robin Macaluso, director of postdoctoral success.
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| Free softball game tickets
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The UTA softball team will take on the Oklahoma Sooners, the winners of four consecutive national championships, on Tuesday, April 1, at 6 p.m. at Allan Saxe Field. UTA employees can click here to claim up to two free general admission tickets using promo code FSSB25. Only 50 free tickets are available for this game, so get yours now! The gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Seats are general admission, so be sure to arrive early to secure your spot!
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If you conduct human subject research or would like to learn more about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, attend the IRB Mini-Conference virtually tomorrow, Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to register.
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COACHE survey for faculty
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If you are a full-time faculty member who has worked at UTA for at least one year, you received an email from coachefaculty@abtsurvey.com with your unique link to the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey. You have just a few weeks left to complete the survey and help the Faculty Senate identify actionable recommendations for improving faculty working conditions at UTA. If you have questions, email Jackie Fay, chair of the COACHE Steering Committee.
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Don’t miss a spectacular evening of music as we celebrate 130 years of UTA at the College of Liberal Arts Festival of Ideas Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. at Texas Hall. This artistic extravaganza will showcase the UTA University Singers, joined by UTA poets, actors, dancers, instrumentalists, ensembles, and community singers.
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National Public Health Week
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Join the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for the grand opening of the Service Desk in Trinity Hall on Wednesday, April 16, at 1 p.m. There will be food, drinks, and a technology showcase for faculty and staff. For more information on the event schedule, please visit the OIT blog.
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Students can meet faculty teaching in the disability studies minor, find out about internship possibilities, and learn how a disability studies minor can help their career or graduate school plans at the disability studies meet and greet on Wednesday, April 2, 12-12:50 p.m. in University Hall Room 02 and on Microsoft Teams. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Mikila Salazar at mikila.salazar@uta.edu.
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| Measles outbreak: what you need to know
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Measles case counts continue to rise in certain Texas regions. The threat of measles is low, especially among those vaccinated and persons born prior to 1957, who are deemed to have “presumptive immunity” and do not need vaccination. Stay informed with up-to-date information about measles and review safety information about measles from the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.
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| Enhanced MavPlanner, MavScheduler, and MavInspire
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This spring, enhanced versions of MavPlanner, MavScheduler, and MavInspire will be available at UTA. The enhanced systems will see updated user interfaces and functionality. Leveraging improved technology will put actionable data for engagement and early alerts in the hands of faculty and staff. The tools will also allow staff to effectively assist students with planning a clear path to graduation.
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