UTA'S E-NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

MONDAY, OCT. 20, 2025

🐴🎵 The UTA fight song was previously updated in 1971, just four years after the name change from Arlington State College.

Today's MavWire is 602 words, a two-minute read.

Staff Recognition

Nominations are open for the Outstanding Maverick Awards

U T A staff members share a laugh at the 2024 Staff Development Conference.

Nominations for the Outstanding Maverick Awards are open from today through Friday, Nov. 21.

Why it matters: Each year, we recognize our employees whose exceptional achievements make a lasting impact at UTA. Help celebrate the dedication, excellence, and Maverick spirit that make UTA extraordinary.

Going deeper: The awards are open to all levels of staff, recognizing meaningful contributions across the entire University. Awards are aligned with UTA's Shared Values—Collaboration, Engagement, Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity. Honorees will be announced in spring 2026. Individual recipients may receive up to $1,000; leaders will receive a plaque, while the winning team will share $2,500.

Brand Campaign

Find it, fix it, and haunt it this Halloween season

With scary season in full swing, Marketing, Messaging, and Engagement has a frighting story to tell—a campus full of inconsistent branding due to undead logos.

Why it matters: Help bring the old logos up-to-date this Halloween season with Find it, fix it, and haunt it. A ghoulishly good time in our push toward unifying all of campus under effective, consistent branding.

Going deeper: Be sure to continue reporting and correcting logo misuse. Whether it be around campus or on digital platforms, every submission and correction brings us closer to expelling the ghost of outdated logos.

More information on the campaign can be found here.

Traditions

The anthem of Maverick spirit

UTA's fight song, rewritten by songwriting students and Department of Music faculty, captures Maverick pride and celebrates 130 years of excellence.

Why it matters: Now a part of UTA’s history, the fight song carries a deeper meaning for the Maverick community. It was the final arrangement that Doug Stotter, a passionate mentor and beloved professor in UTA’s music program, completed for the UTA Maverick Marching Band before his unexpected passing in April.

Going deeper: Watch this mini documentary to listen to the Maverick Marching Band’s debut performance of the fight song, discover how songwriting students brought it to life, and hear about the hard work the band put into practicing it. Dr. Stotter’s legacy lives on through the song, which will be a cornerstone of UTA celebrations for years to come.

Around Campus

Updated Low-Speed Vehicle Route enhances campus travel

An updated Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) Travel Route was published to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents across campus.

Why it matters: Recent incidents involving LSVs have highlighted the importance of adhering to safe driving practices. The route provides guidance for travel around and between East and West Campus, minimizing potential conflicts with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Going deeper: Employees who operate LSVs are encouraged to review the updated LSV Travel Route Map and become familiar with recommended travel paths. To support this initiative, drivers of LSVs should adhere to these reminders:

LSVs must use the designated travel route when operating on campus.
LSVs may only cross Cooper Street at the designated locations identified on the updated map.
Speed limits, stop signs, and right-of-way rules must always be followed.
Pedestrian bridges and sidewalks are strictly off-limits to LSV traffic.

For more information, contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office.

Mav Bites

🤖 The AI Course Redesign Institute offers a workshop-style, hands-on experience for UTA faculty interested in integrating artificial intelligence into their courses. You must be teaching a course or courses next academic year (2025-26) to attend. This event has limited in-person capacity. You may be asked to join via Teams once capacity is reached. Registration is required. Friday, Oct. 31.

♻️ October is Campus Sustainability Month. Join the Office of Sustainability to celebrate sustainability successes and raise awareness of the value of sustainability at UTA.