Combating a threat to the global supply of chocolate
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In a new study, Matthew Robison, assistant professor of psychology, and doctoral student Lauren D. Garner reported that a person’s pupils dilate when they are concentrating on tasks. In particular, they found that the more a person’s eyes dilated during the task, the better they did on tests measuring their working memory.
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Bestselling author Julissa Natzely Arce Raya took the podium at the annual Center for Mexican American Studies Distinguished Lecture to talk about the collective experiences of Mexican Americans. In her lecture “Reclaiming Our Latino History and Heritage,” she weaved together her personal story with the larger story of Latino culture and history.
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Curating Asian Art in DFW
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An event planned in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Curating Asian Art in Dallas-Fort Worth will be today, Thursday, April 25, 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 2109 of the Fine Arts Building. Attend this panel conversation with representatives of the Kimbell Art Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art.
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Volunteer for Celebrando el Éxito
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Faculty and staff, celebrate your students and the class of 2024 by signing up to volunteer at Celebrando el Éxito on Saturday, May 4, 5-6 p.m. An event that is open to all students, Celebrando el Éxito will be a night of recognition, excitement, and fun with friends and family.
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Donate digital eclipse materials
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UTA Libraries Special Collections is seeking community donations of digital materials documenting the total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8. Community members are invited to make donations through the Total Solar Eclipse Collection donation form. Items of interest include digital photographs, videos, artwork, and more relating to the eclipse, celebrations, and gatherings in North Texas.
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Leadership Recognition Ceremony
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Student organizations, student leaders, and advisors were recently recognized at the annual Leadership Recognition Ceremony hosted by the Follett Student Leadership Center. Stacy Shelton, a staff member in the Center for Research and Scholarship in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, won Advisor of the Year Award. The Jeff Sorensen Endowed Scholarship and Award went to Laura Sonko, a senior nursing major, and the Dr. Wayne Duke Endowed Scholarship and Award went to Aastha Arora, a junior psychology major. Learn more about the annual awards process for the Division of Student Affairs.
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| Share your priorities for climate action measures
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The Office of Sustainability is advancing the Campus Master Plan and the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan. You can provide feedback on the goals outlined in both plans at an open house event Tuesday, April 30, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the Red River and Concho rooms in the University Center. Take the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey to communicate your priorities as they relate to sustainability, resilience, and climate action measures.
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UT System’s Spring Forward Challenge is more than halfway finished! Team up in groups of three to five and collectively log 4,000 minutes of activities that include meditation, gardening, and yoga through May 5. For more information and to register, visit go.uta.edu/wellness.
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Beginning Wednesday, May 1, UTA’s online campus map for mobile devices and websites will be updated. It will be unavailable in Internet Explorer and older browser versions of Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari.
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Faculty and staff members of metro area colleges and universities and UTA alumni are invited to join UTA’s 49th annual Metro Golf Tournament on Monday, May 13, at Waterchase Golf Club. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Register by Monday, May 6.
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The impact of couples counseling
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Ashish Sedai, assistant professor in economics, conducted a study that shows that married women in patriarchal societies become more socially and financially independent when they participate in counseling with their spouses aimed at breaking gender norms. Men in these relationships find new respect for their partners and take on more household roles, allowing for better communication and a gain in overall household employment and income, the research indicates.
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Global Seal of Biliteracy
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UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can test their proficiency to receive the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a microcredential that conveys language proficiency. The test is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email proficiency@uta.edu for more information.
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Learn about the Maverick Advantage at boot camp
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As part of a grant from the Lemelson Foundation and the Engineering for One Planet initiative, the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence and the Office of Sustainability are sponsoring a two-day boot camp for faculty to learn about how to utilize the Maverick Advantage to integrate sustainability into their courses. Faculty will receive $500 for completing the boot camp. The sessions will be held in Trinity Hall, Room 105 on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each day with lunch provided. If you’re interested in participating, complete this survey. For more information, email Andrew Clark.
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| Volleyball Nations League
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The world’s top teams will compete in Volleyball Nations League (VNL) tournament at College Park Center May 28-June 2 for the last major volleyball event before the Paris Olympics and the only VNL games in the U.S. this year. More information, tickets, and a tournament schedule can be found at vnltickets.com.
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| Experience the brewing process firsthand
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Learn the secrets of brewing with UTA's dynamic Certificate Program. Gain expertise in fermentation, master brewing techniques, and understand the journey from barley to bottle. Engage in hands-on learning and connect with industry professionals. Enjoy flexible learning options tailored to your lifestyle. Apply now to our UTA Brewing and Fermentation Certificate Program!
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