Parking and transportation success
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The International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) recently honored UTA Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) with the Organization of the Year award. IPMI and the Texas Parking and Transportation Association also recognized the PATS team with the Apex Award for Innovation and the Award of Excellence for the first installation of Professor Sahadat Hossain's plastic roads project in parking lots 49 and F10. This marks the second year in a row that PATS has received an International Award of Excellence, with the team winning the award last year for its self-driving shuttles program.
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| A professor's innovative, sustainable idea
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In 2020, Sahadat Hossain, a professor in UTA’s Civil Engineering Department, and his team of researchers examined the feasibility and potential benefits of integrating recycled plastics into asphalt mixtures. Their research led to the initial use of plastic-infused asphalt in parking lots and resulted in Dr. Hossain and the PATS team being recognized by IPMI with the Apex Award for Innovation.
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Individual recognition for excellence
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Greg Hladik, executive director of auxiliary services, won the IPMI Professional Excellence Award for Innovation and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry Cummings Jr., parking systems and technology specialist, was named Parking Employee of the Year by the Texas Parking and Transportation Association.
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UTA's 2023 Outstanding Maverick Award for Customer Service Team was presented to Helen Shelden, Rosalinda Gloria, Danita Roland, Deborah Tate, and Todd Smith. The PATS customer service team handled 6,594 calls, 8,869 walk-ins, 27,769 citation appeals, and thousands more emails last year. They used these interactions as opportunities to educate the campus community about innovative parking solutions such as daily upgrades, the artificial intelligence enabled-Parking Finder app, and expanded self-driving shuttles.
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Mavericks will take on Tarleton State University at two home baseball games this week. The game on Saturday, May 18, will celebrate seniors. Visit utamavs.com/sports/baseball for more information.
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Today, Thursday, May 16, is the last day to register for the 2024 Blazing Race at Brazos Park. Fill out the registration form to enter your team of two to six people and join the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement and your fellow Mavericks for food, fun activities, and a great mental health break outdoors.
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Hey Mavericks, Blazing Race, the annual employee wellness event, is coming up, and the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement could use your help. Are you or any of your students or staff members available to volunteer on Wednesday, May 22, between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.? There are several one-hour slots available. Sign up here.
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Entrepreneurship elevated
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In order to support the Life Science Building renovation project, a domestic hot and cold water outage will be required in the Central Library, Life Science Building, and University Hall. This outage will begin at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, May 17, and last until approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. Restrooms in the buildings will not be available for use. No other building utilities will be affected by this outage.
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UTA has elected two longtime professors to its Academy of Distinguished Scholars, considered the University’s most prestigious research and scholarship honor. Ramon Lopez, professor of physics, and Michael Nelson, associate professor of kinesiology, are being recognized for their sustained and significant contributions to research and creativity.
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Sections of Spaniolo Drive closed next week
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College Park Center is hosting local high school graduations next week, requiring Spaniolo Drive to be closed between 3rd and 4th streets. This closure will begin Tuesday, May 21, at 7 a.m. and continue through the afternoon of Saturday, May 25.
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Maverick Performance Excellence Awards
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Participate in UTA’s ongoing award program, the Maverick Performance Excellence Awards! Nominate your colleagues in this recognition program where employees nominate their peers to receive paid time off for exceptional performance.
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Track and field athletes bring home medals
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Among those chosen as Teacher of the Year at the Arlington Independent School District's 75 campuses, 28 of the teachers were UTA alumni. Read about two of those honorees and how they are making a difference in Arlington.
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The 2024 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship is coming to Globe Life Field next week (May 21-25). There will be a discount on single-session tickets to UTA employees using code BIG12BSB at checkout. Purchase tickets at GlobeLifeField.com/Big12.
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Follow the Office of Information Technology (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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The offices of Research and Innovation and Information Technology are partnering with Microsoft to co-host a Generative AI Prompt-A-Thon 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 29. This invite-only event aims to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy across the University and to establish UTA as a frontrunner for AI use in the DFW metroplex. Space is limited; you may contact the host to request an invitation.
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| Staff development conference
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The Staff Advisory Council will host the 2024 Staff Development Conference on Friday, June 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom in the University Center. This event will explore resources UTA staff have to advance their careers and develop skills. This year's event will have interesting topics, guest speakers, and fun activities to learn new skills.
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