THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024
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State of the University Address
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Attend President Cowley’s State of the University Address Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. in Texas Hall. Together, we will celebrate a year of accomplishments and prepare for the academic year ahead. Those who can’t join in person can watch the event live online.
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Increased federally funded research expenditures
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In 2023, federally sponsored research at UTA accounted for $77 million in expenditures, with about $40.7 million spent on research-related goods and services in Texas. That more than doubles the total for 2022, when federally sponsored research at UTA contributed $38 million to the economy.
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| Maverick pride at MavsMeet Convocation
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Students, faculty, and staff gathered at College Park Center to ring in a new academic year at UTA with MavsMeet Convocation. The lively crowd heard from UTA leadership and watched spirit groups perform.
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The start of each semester is an exciting time, as well as a time of full parking lots and more traffic. Be sure to add extra time and patience to your commute. Use UTA Parking Finder to help you find available spots on campus.
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New benefits, benefits plan designs, and benefits premium changes take effect on Sunday, Sept. 1. If you have questions about any changes, visit the benefits annual enrollment website.
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Saturday, Aug. 31, is the last day to incur UT Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) qualifying expenses for active employees for the 2024-25 plan year. Saturday, Nov. 30, is the UT Flex Health Care and Dependent Day Care claim filing deadline for the 2024-25 plan year.
If you have any questions regarding UT Flex FSA, contact Maestro Health at 844-UTS-FLEX (887-3539) or questions@maestrohealth.com or contact Benefits at benefits@uta.edu or 817-272-5554.
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| UTA volleyball team gears up for the 2024 season
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Watch the UTA volleyball team dominate the court at a preseason exhibition match against Dallas Baptist University tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. at College Park Center. View the 2024 UTA volleyball schedule.
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UTA Libraries to extend hours during finals week
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UTA Libraries will offer extended hours Dec. 2-11 to accommodate students during finals week. Library hours during that period are listed below.
- Dec. 2, 7 a.m.-4 a.m.
- Dec. 3, 7 a.m. begins 24-hour service
- Dec. 4-10, open 24 hours
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Dec. 11, end 24-hour service at 11 p.m.
UTA Libraries is analyzing research consultation and instruction sessions from previous fall semesters to plan enhanced support for students. Details about additional research support are coming soon.
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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.
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Follow OIT on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn to keep track of all things OIT, including projects across campus, job postings within the department, training opportunities, and the office’s community impact.
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At just 30 years old, UTA graduate Kameron Raburn ('17 BS, Civil Engineering) was elected mayor of Ennis, Texas, a city of about 24,000 people. Raburn shared that his time at UTA, where he spent hours studying in the Science and Engineering Library at Nedderman Hall, making friends, and honing his leadership skills, gave him the tools to make critical decisions in his role at city hall.
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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 tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 23.
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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 us 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.
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The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement is hosting a one-hour orientation to provide graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants an overview of UTA's employee benefits. Register to attend the session in-person at the Lone Star Auditorium in the Mavericks Activity Center on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 2:30 p.m. or virtually Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m.
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| For the first time since fall of 2018, the UTA golf team will kick off the new school year with its very own Maverick Classic beginning Friday, Sept. 16, at Tierra Verde Golf Course in Arlington.
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The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S. Nedderman Drive | Arlington, TX 76019 US
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