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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

UTA’s Mariachi Los Jinetes performing at UTA's Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff event

UTA celebrates Hispanic culture and influence 

UTA kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in the Bluebonnet Ballroom last week with an evening of music from UTA’s Mariachi Los Jinetes, fun, community, and so much more. See what else is planned for Hispanic Heritage Month at UTA.

UTA President Jennifer Cowley speaking at the State of the University Address

State of the University

During the State of the University Address, President Jennifer Cowley shared the progress the UTA community has made, highlighting student success, research and faculty excellence, and community engagement.

 Sherri McFarland

UTA researcher to lead national organization

UTA cancer researcher Sherri McFarland has been elected president of the American Society for Photobiology, a national scientific organization dedicated to promoting research related to the effects of light on human health and the broader natural world.

Spiritual Wellness lunch and learn, Wellness Wednesday September 25, learn more at go.uta.edu/wellness

Wellness Wednesday

Register for Wellness Wednesday and join your fellow working Mavericks in learning hands-on tools to navigate your way to better holistic health. This month’s Wellness Wednesday, set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 12-1 p.m., will focus on spiritual wellness. If you need accommodations, email wellness@uta.edu.

Brazos Park on the UTA campus

Campus tour

New faculty and staff are welcome to join a campus tour Thursday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m. Guided walking tours last approximately 1.5 hours. To attend, arrive at the Dan Dipert University Welcome Center, 580 S. Center Street, about 15 minutes before the start time wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. Email Campus Tours for more information.

Participants run in the 2023 Homecoming 5K

Homecoming 5K Run/Walk/Roll

Planned for Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., UTA’s annual Homecoming 5K will take a scenic route throughout the UTA campus. The 5K is open to UTA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Sign up before early-bird registration ends on Monday, Sept. 30.

Friends and Family Weekend October 2023

Friends and Family Weekend

Friends and Family Weekend, Oct. 18-20, is a long-standing tradition at UTA that is filled with family-centered events.

  • To help ensure this University-wide event is a success, sign up for a volunteer slot.
  • Spread the word about Friends and Family Weekend by sharing posts from Parent and Family Services' Instagram and Facebook pages.
  • Contact Lauren Puls, assistant director of Parent and Family Services, if you have suggestions on how to make this year’s Friends and Family Weekend the best one yet.
Discovering the Maverick Factor: A Maverick's Path to Provost featuring  Tamara L. Brown,  provost and senior vice president for academic affairs,

A Maverick's Path to Provost

Check out the latest episode of the Discovering the Maverick Factor podcast to hear Tamara L. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, share her inspiring journey to higher education leadership. Watch the podcast on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music.

Unsaddled, episode 2

UTA Athletics docuseries

The second episode of the Unsaddled docuseries, which gives you a behind-the-scenes look at UTA Athletics, is out now! Learn about recent volleyball success, the cross country home meet, basketball student athletes, the UTA Athletics Roadshow, and more.

Library

Faculty OER survey

Faculty who take this 10 question survey will be entered into a drawing to receive an Amazon gift card. This survey was created as part of a project by students in Shelley Wigley’s public relations campaigns course to work with UTA Libraries on assessing faculty awareness of library resources, specifically, Open Educational Resources.

October is Transfer Appreciation Month

Transfer Appreciation Month

The Office of Transition Programs and Services (TPS) will host UTA's first Transfer Appreciation Month! Traditionally, TPS has hosted Transfer Appreciation Week during the third week of October. However, with the growing number of transfers enrolled at UTA, TPS is excited to expand a week's worth of acknowledgement into a monthlong recognition. With the help and support of campus partners, TPS will host events for transfer students throughout October. TPS encourages faculty and staff to take part in celebrating these students. Inquiries can be directed to Sarah Sexton, assistant director of transition programs. 

State Employee Charitable Campaign

State Employee Charitable Campaign

Today is the first day of the State Employee Charitable Campaign at UTA. Until Friday, Oct. 25, you can help provide much-needed support to more than 1,000 participating charities that fund food banks, shelters for survivors of domestic violence and displaced individuals, job training programs targeting veterans, and countless other lifesaving programs. Your donations can improve the lives of so many across North Texas and right here at UTA.

Transform your retirement with expert insights, speaker Corey Callaway, investment advisor representative

Callaway Financial

UTA staff, alumni, and students—transform your retirement with expert insights from Corey Callaway. Learn how to reduce taxes and protect your future in exclusive monthly webinars hosted by Callaway Financial. Register today for sessions held Sept. 24-26.

Can with the words ''food drive'' printed on it, with a box of food donations in the background

Donation drive

Maverick Pantry is hosting a donation drive now through Friday, Sept. 27, at three locations: outside of the Maverick Pantry, the University Center, and Arlington Hall. Maverick Pantry is in need of pasta, rice, and instant meals.

 

Coming Up

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Department of Music Enrichment Hour

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

CMAS Speaker Series: "Journalism in the Borderlands" with Alfredo Cochado.

Brewery Program Information Session

See more at events.uta.edu,

webapp.uta.edu/hr-training, and

uta.edu/business-affairs/training.

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