It's a benefits double feature
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Wednesday, July 9
Come to the Benefits and Wellness Fair at the Maverick Activities Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Annual enrollment is July 15 through July 31, and the new plan year begins Sept. 1. Learn more at go.uta.edu/benefits.
Thursday, July 10
The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement is hosting a one-hour Benefits Annual Enrollment virtual presentation on Thursday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m. This one-hour session provides benefits-eligible employees with an overview of the 2025-2026 Employee Benefits and Annual Enrollment changes.
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Join the UTA community on Friday, Aug. 22, for the 130th Texas Ranger's game in honor of UTA's 130th anniversary. UTA Alumni Relations has reserved the entire Budweiser Sky Porch at Globe Life Field for the game against the Cleveland Guardians. Tickets come with a co-branded Texas Rangers/UTA Mavericks hat. Reserve your spot.
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Notification of results to a grievance was changed from 10 to 15 working days. (AA-FPT-PO-01 Promotion and Tenure Policy)
The duties for “Cost Object Approver” in Paragraph IV. A. 6. were updated to ensure all charges are business related, UTA policies are followed, and the appropriate funding source is applied. In addition, all funding source and payments to a cost center must be approved in a timely manner by the approver, and in accordance with UTA policies. The sections on “Warrant Hold Verification” and “Purchase of Food and/or Refreshments,” including food for catering, reflect current practices. Disallowed Purchases now include Class 3B and 4 lasers, and references to the new Concur system were added throughout the procedure. (BF-PGC-PR-12 Purchasing (ProCard) Program Procedure)
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Find it. Fix it. Flaunt it.
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UTA Marketing, Messaging and Engagement (MME) is launching a campus-wide brand clean-up to Find it. Fix it. Flaunt it. Starting Monday, July 14, departments and colleges will compete to recognize, and in some cases, fix legacy UTA logos. Details will be available when the campaign goes live. Want a head start? Brush up on branding standards on the UTA Brand Guidelines page.
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Want to get more involved in campus? Consider joining our pool of potential faculty/staff advisors for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Advisors play a vital role in mentoring student leaders and supporting co-curricular engagement.
If you're a full-time, benefits-eligible faculty or staff member, fill out the form to learn more and be considered when RSOs seek advisor matches.
👉 Advisor Interest Form
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| Deadlines coming for year-end purchases
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Be mindful of the July 18 and Aug. 15 deadlines for year-end purchase requisitions as outlined in the June 30 edition of MavWire. Read the full memo on the Division of Business Affairs webpage.
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The HUB Vendor Fair on Friday, July 11, from 1-2 p.m., offers faculty and staff an excellent opportunity to engage directly with certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) suppliers who will be onsite to showcase their products and services. You'll have the chance to explore procurement opportunities for their departments, network, and build relationships with various HUB suppliers. Stop by the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center and meet the over 25 registered vendors.
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Pardon our dust! Over the summer, OIT will oversee new fiber optic networks installed across various areas of campus to improve resilient connectivity. These installations may require sidewalk closures and other physical barriers.
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- Currently scheduled work paths:
- University Administration Building (UAB) to Wetsel Service Center (WET)
- Engineering Research Building (ERB) to Science & Engineering Innovation & Research Building (SEIR)
- Scheduled work timeline: July 6-18
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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, contact the IT Service Desk by chat, submit a self-service ticket, or call 817-272-2208.
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ICYMI - Discovering the Maverick Factor
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In our first year of Discovering the Maverick Factor podcast, the UTA community came to life through inspiring stories and insightful conversations. Listeners discovered what the Maverick Factor truly means—resilience, innovation, and a drive to make an impact. Each episode offered valuable lessons from UTA experts, showcasing the remarkable talent and knowledge found right here on campus. Discover Season 1 again, starting with President Jennifer Cowley discussing successful leadership and creating a compelling strategic vision.
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