UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023

Ball honored for contribution to health informatics

Marion Ball, a health informatics expert, has received the John P. Glaser Health Informatics Innovator Award for her leadership in the field.

The award—given by the John P. Glaser Health Informatics Society at UTHealth Houston’s D. Bradley McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics—acknowledges innovators in the field of health informatics.

Support for single parents

Claudia Hernandez, UTA architecture student, juggles a full-time job, a full-time class schedule, and raising a daughter. Tuition assistance from the Mary I. Gourley Foundation helps make it all possible.

Advancing causes through journalism

Erika Pribanic-Smith, associate professor of communication, has co-edited a new book, aimed at a Generation Z audience, that provides historical context on how individuals and minority groups used existing media or even created their own to advance their cultures and causes.

Parking lot construction

The F10 employee parking lot near the College of Business will be partially closed starting Monday, June 19, to update the southern side of the lot. Alternative parking will be available in F13 and the Maverick Garage blue zone. Find more information at uta.edu/pats.

UTA Night at the Rangers

UTA Night at the Rangers is back! Watch the Rangers take on the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7:05 p.m. Purchase your tickets and receive this year's special co-branded UTA/Texas Rangers hat when you attend the game.

Dine on campus

Panera Bread's operation hours have been adjusted to align with Dallas Wings basketball games. Maverick Dining is open all summer. View the schedule to eat on campus.

Free weight loss program

UT Benefits is offering a digital weight loss program at no cost to employees. The program teaches the science of health and nutrition so that you can enjoy your favorite foods this grill season and still lose weight. Space is limited; apply by Sunday, June 25.

Benefits and Wellness Fair

Join UTA for the Benefits and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, July 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Discover what's available and learn more about annual enrollment at go.uta.edu/benefits.

CMAS seeks faculty research associates

The Center for Mexican American Studies is seeking faculty research associates from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds for the 2023-24 academic year. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 14. For more information and to submit an application, email cmas@uta.edu.

Library storytelling camp

UTA Libraries is offering a weeklong summer camp July 31-Aug. 4, for children ages 9-12. The Legends and Lore storytelling camp will feature opportunities for children to design games, play board and video games, build worlds, experience artificial intelligence, and visit the UTA Planetarium. Learn more at libraries.uta.edu.

Network Switch Refresh

The Office of Information Technology is updating UTA’s network infrastructure across campus. The project involves building-by-building activity after regular business hours. To view when your building is impacted, visit the project website, which will be updated as the project progresses.