TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
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Campus construction projects underway
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UTA is embarking on significant remodeling and expansion projects that will continue throughout the spring semester. The North Pedestrian Bridge on Cooper Street, now closed, is being revitalized and will reopen with cosmetic upgrades March 15, 2024. The bridge will be updated with new electrical components and prominent UTA branding to increase the visual presence of UTA for motorists passing by campus.
The South Bridge will temporarily close from Monday, Dec. 18, to Jan. 15, 2024, then will reopen until March 16, 2024, when it will close again for revitalization through early May. The Central Bridge will remain open and available throughout this project.
Cooper Street will have nightly vehicle lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. with the two innermost lanes remaining open. View more project details and alternative transportation and parking resources.
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Greek Life Center expansion
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Fraternity and Sorority Life will begin construction and expansion of the new Greek Life Center in mid-December. Construction for this project is expected to be limited to the GR parking lot. The majority of the parking lot will remain open and available for resident, reduced-rate, and general permit holders.
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Starting on Monday, Dec. 18, pedestrians navigating around the Life Sciences Building will see detours due to a multi-year refurbishing and expansion project. Add extra time to navigate this area or seek an alternative route around this site. Nedderman Drive will close to non-construction vehicles starting mid-December. To discuss the remodel, a town hall event open to students, faculty, and staff will be held Monday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building, Room 118.
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Residence hall construction
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West Hall and Timber Brook residents parking in the WC parking lot will be impacted by the construction of Maverick Hall starting in spring 2024. A portion of the WC parking lot will close permanently, while the section closest to Timber Brook will remain open and available to residents with a Resident West permit. View the UTA Parking Finder app for a list of all the locations where residents can park with their permit.
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| Graduate decal drive-thru
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Commencement is almost here, and it is time to celebrate our graduates! Fall 2023 graduates can drive, walk, or roll by the University Center Circle today, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to receive a free UTA alumni car decal while supplies last. Contact alumni@uta.edu with any questions.
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To enter the Grad Cap Contest, email a picture of your decorated cap to socialmedia@uta.edu by Friday, Dec. 8, 11:59 p.m. Use the subject line "Fall 2023 Grad Cap Contest" and include your first and last name, major, and what your cap design means to you.
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The Department of Art and Art History is pleased to announce its Holiday Glass Art Sale and Fundraiser. Faculty, staff, and students can be among the first to explore and purchase pieces Friday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The general public sale will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale funds support UTA’s talented students, while also contributing to the advancement of the Department of Art and Art History.
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Student earns award for drug-resistant antibiotic research
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Snake skulls show how species adapt to prey
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By studying the skull shapes of dipsadine snakes, UTA researchers have found how these species of snakes in Central and South America have evolved and adapted to meet the demands of their habitats and food sources.
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Matthew Robison, assistant professor of psychology, and colleagues at the University of Oregon published a study on maintaining focus. He determined that one method for reducing lapses in attention is setting specific goals.
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Coursera access for Mavericks
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Mavericks can access 40 professional certificates from leading companies such as Google, Salesforce, IBM, Meta, and Intuit through the Career Academy on Coursera platform. For assistance with setting up a UTA Coursera Career Academy account, visit UTA’s knowledge base article and click on the “How to Register” tab. If registration issues persist, send us an email.
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Members of the U.S. military will conduct training in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Dec. 4-6. The training will consist of ground mobility operations and may include unoccupied facilities on the UTA campus. This is a planned exercise in cooperation with local authorities and is not in response to any current world events. Safety precautions are in place to protect participants and residents. Planning considerations have included minimizing impact to localities and the campus community.
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MavGrad Celebration, a fun and family-friendly event, is planned for Thursday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center. UTA’s graduating students will celebrate with their peers, friends, and family. This free event will feature food, drinks, a drone show, live music, photo opportunities, and festive activities.
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Call for heritage, history month programs
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The Intercultural Student Engagement Center is now accepting events centered on educational and social issues, community building, and identity affirmation for the nationally recognized heritage and history months. Submissions will be included on a University graphic calendar marketed to the UTA community. Sign up now. The deadline to register an event for Black History Month is Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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| Spirit of Innovation competition
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Undergraduate and graduate students in North Texas are invited to apply for a spot in a technology and business plan competition by Sunday, Jan. 7. The Spirit of Innovation competition was created for students who want to create a technology solution for a real problem. The winners will receive cash prizes. Read the competition rules and apply to compete.
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| Arlington nonprofits survey
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The College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA) researchers are leading a study to help the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation better understand the needs of local nonprofit organizations. CAPPA Assistant Professor Emily Nwakpuda and CAPPA Professor Karabi Bezboruah are conducting the survey to gather information from the Arlington nonprofit sector on issues such as their workforce and volunteer base, outreach and program outcomes, and clients’ unmet needs and how those may have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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