Retired Col. Bob Bedell (’81 MBA) has watched four total eclipses, traveling to Siberia, French Polynesia, the Cairns region of Australia, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This year, Bedell is looking forward to staying home and seeing the April 8 eclipse from his own backyard in Mansfield, and he encourages everyone in the path of totality to take a moment out of their day to enjoy the spectacle and recognize what a gift it is. Visit the Solar-bration webpage to find answers to your questions about UTA’s plans for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
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Research and Innovation Exposition
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Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to the Research and Innovation Exposition on Monday, April 22, at College Park Center. A continental breakfast, lunch, and a closing reception will be included in this all-day event. Speakers will discuss the power of research at UTA and how to make a difference with your research. Registration is free and open until Monday, April 15.
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Celebrate our planet and discover UTA’s efforts to establish a sustainable environment at the Earth Day Fair Tuesday, April 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brazos Park. There will be T-shirts, food trucks, giveaways, activities, and music. Earth Week celebrations will also feature a scavenger hunt and bracelet-making at the University Center Mall and a volunteering opportunity at a compost site.
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Pedestrian bridge updates
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The Office of Facilities Management has scheduled the temporary closure of the North Bridge on Cooper Street and the opening of the South Bridge for Monday, April 8, as part of ongoing revitalization efforts. The Central Bridge will remain open and available throughout this project.
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Congrats, Outstanding Mavericks
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Team up in groups of three to five and collectively log 4,000 minutes of activities that include walking, gardening, and yoga between from now until May 5. For more information and to register, visit go.uta.edu/wellness. Remember to connect your device for UT System’s Spring Forward Challenge. There will be a "Spring Forward Live Demo" to show people how to participate today, Thursday, April 4, at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.
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| Learn about Camp Arlington at UTA
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Bring your family to an open house event for Kidventure’s Camp Arlington at UTA. Kids will be able to meet camp staff, play fun camp games, and view camp facilities at the Maverick Activities Center on Saturday, April 6, 3:30-6 p.m. There will also be giveaways for gift cards and camp discounts.
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Faculty Creative Works Celebration
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All faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Creative Works Celebration on Thursday, April 18, from 5-6:30 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Central Library. As you enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast in your honor, you can mingle with colleagues and librarians. No tickets or RSVP are required to attend.
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The Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development invites all faculty members to its upcoming Faculty Open House on Thursday, April 18, 5-7 p.m. Stop by and explore the center's efforts to foster creative innovation and help bring your boldest ideas to market. Mark your calendars and RSVP by Wednesday, April 10, for a chance to network, enjoy refreshments, and immerse yourself in the future of innovation on campus.
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| Bookstore's Apple Appreciation Event
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The bookstore is offering the biggest discounts of the year on current Apple laptops, desktops, and select iPads April 15-19, both in store and online. The discounts apply to UTA faculty, students, staff, and alumni only. Check utashop.com for store hours.
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Honors Research Symposium
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The Honors Research Symposium is a culmination of months of hard work and dedication of Honors students in conducting undergraduate research in various disciplines. This semester’s poster presentations will be held Friday, April 19, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center. The event is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the community.
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| Process improvement sessions
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AA-FH-PO-06 Faculty Grievance Policy and AA-FH-PR-01 Faculty Grievance Procedure
This policy was updated as part of a regularly scheduled review. The Faculty Grievance Procedure was completely rewritten with the assistance of the Faculty Senate. The procedure now consists of a policy and implementing procedure and describes a grievance process faculty are able to use when unable to resolve concerns at the chair and dean levels.
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AA-UA-PO-02 Graduate School Policy
This policy name was changed from “Administration Policy.” The policy was updated as part of a regularly scheduled review. Revisions were made to reflect current processes for graduate courses, programs, and their administration. Some matters that were handled by the graduate dean are now handled by the academic deans, and some processes and record-keeping have been automated and moved to the purview of the registrar.
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CO-CV-PR-13 Parking Permits Procedure
Updates were made to this procedure to reflect current parking regulations, along with updated links to the Parking and Transportation Services Rules and Regulations and the parking map.
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GA-RFS-PO-02 Registration of Faculty and Staff Organizations (Employee Groups) Policy
This policy was converted from GA-RFS-PR-01 Registration of Faculty and Staff Organizations Procedure. It outlines the registration process, membership criteria, and the use of the University name for employee groups.
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HR-E-PO-11 Student Employment Policy and HR-E-PR-21 Student Employment Procedure
This policy and procedure update was part of the human resources and student affairs policy reorganization project. The title was changed from “On Campus Student Employment” to “Student Employment” and was moved from Student Affairs to Human Resources. Job titles and numbers were updated along with updates to reflect current processes. In addition, a section on student hourly/intern positions was added.
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