A tour of literary eras through Taylor Swift lyrics
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Lecturer Rachael Mariboho said her course, “Women in Literature and Art (Taylor’s Version)” combines her passion for pop culture and teaching literature. Students in the course connect Swift’s lyrics to a selection of women’s literature, art, and films by spotting references to other works and analyzing thematic similarities.
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| Brewing and Fermentation Science certificate
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The Dallas Morning News featured UTA’s Brewing and Fermentation Science certificate, which launched this spring and is open to those 21 or older even if they’re not enrolled at the University. The five-week, online course teaches the biology and chemistry involved in the beer-making process as well as the history behind it.
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| Biomedical research open house
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A come-and-go open house event will be held to highlight biomedical research at the UTA Research Institute and the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 1-4 p.m. at 7300 Jack Newell Boulevard South in Fort Worth. Register here.
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Bookstore to close early on Friday
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The UTA Bookstore will close at noon on Friday, March 8, for inventory, but you can still purchase items at www.utashop.com. The bookstore will reopen its physical location on Monday, March 11.
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| Road closure this weekend
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Greek Row Drive and parts of Summit Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9-10 and Friday, March 15, while crews work to install water lines in the new Greek Life Community Center. Detour signs will be posted in the area during each closure.
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Camp Arlington at UTA is offering a summer day camp to children ages 3-5 and to those entering first through fifth grade. Kidventure’s camp curriculum will include athletics, art, team building, rock climbing, archery, field trips, special guests, yoga, and fine and gross motor skills. Registration is open now, so sign up today! The tuition cost for each week of camp is $340, with discounts for two or more children in the same family, UTA faculty members, and AISD teachers.
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Free educational resources
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UTA’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development, in partnership with the technology transfer organization AUTM, is pleased to offer free educational resources for faculty, staff, and students interested in commercializing research and building businesses. Topics range from patents and licenses to communication and office operations. Whether your research focuses on AI, engineering, life sciences, or the creative arts, you will find something of interest.
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Spirit Day and Faculty and Staff Mixer
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Service learning interest session
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RSVP to attend a workshop that provides an overview of service learning and ways to integrate it into a course. The workshop will be held Friday, March 22, 1-3 p.m., in Trinity Hall, Room 105.
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Third Thursday Think Tank
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Register for the Third Thursday Think Tank with professional Grow with Google trainer Maria Elena Duron. On Thursday, March 21, 6-7:30 p.m., learn how to elevate your digital marketing skills without getting bogged down in complexity.
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The School of Social Work is embarking on a campaign that will illuminate the significance of social work leading up to the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Submit an image that depicts the story of the often-hidden human experience by Friday, March 22. Photos selected will be on display in the School of Social Work and SMART Hospital building for two weeks. Learn more and view photo submission requirements.
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How social sleep made us human
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The Ben and Trudy Termini Distinguished Anthropologist Lecture for 2024 will be given by David Samson, director of the Sleep and Human Evolution Lab at the University of Toronto at Mississauga. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, with a reception from 6-7 p.m. The event will be held in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs auditorium.
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Join UTA for the 10th annual Jazz Brunch on Saturday, April 20. Enjoy a catered V.I.P. brunch featuring delicious food and great music in the heart of the Main Street Arts Festival. Tickets are $35 and include brunch and non-alcoholic drinks. Brunch is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with UTA jazz performances scheduled for 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Register by Saturday, April 16.
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Encourage students to take the NSEE
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Senior or first-year students who complete the 15-minute National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) are eligible to enter a drawing for one of 20 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each. The survey will be available until Monday, May 13.
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