THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025
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Hoops and history: Honoring 130 years of excellence
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Kick off the yearlong celebration of UTA's 130th anniversary at the men's basketball game today, Thursday, Jan. 30, starting at 7 p.m. at College Park Center. Show your Maverick pride and cheer on your basketball team in its battle against Southern Utah University.
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If you know students who have a passion for design and an eye for fashion, encourage them to create and submit a commemorative tartan design to the Tartan Design Competition. They could win a $1,000 scholarship and have their design featured on University merchandise sold in the UTA Bookstore.
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UTA's men's basketball team will take on Tarleton State University in a WAC game that will air nationally on ESPNU. Tip-off will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. UTA Athletics is offering faculty and staff a chance to claim up to four free tickets, using promo code FS222. A limited number of free tickets is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Help UTA set a new attendance record for College Park Center.
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In recognition of Black History Month, campus organizations have planned a lineup of events for February that honors the history, culture, and achievements of the Black community. Events will feature speakers, performances, film screenings, panel discussions, and more.
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Cluster hire candidate feedback
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Faculty: Thank you for your time and attention to the recent cluster hire presentations. You may submit your feedback for the presentations here. All candidates' CVs are available at the links below.
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| GTA and GRA Benefits Orientation
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Register to attend the GTA and GRA Benefits Orientation virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. This one-hour session hosted by the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement provides graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants with an overview of the various employee benefits programs that the University offers.
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Need help with your taxes?
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Join the Student Money Management Center at noon Thursday, Feb. 6, at the San Saba Room in the University Center to learn about Volunteer Income Tax Assistance—a free service to help you file your taxes if your household income is under $67,000.
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| Art exhibition opening soon
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Curated by Assistant Professor Fletcher Coleman, Solace in Painting: Reflecting on a Tumultuous Century will be open at the Gallery at UTA Feb. 4-March 29. A reception with remarks by a panel of distinguished contributors to the exhibition and catalog will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Gallery at UTA. Refreshments will be served. See Dr. Coleman's website, solaceinpainting.com, for more information.
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Get ready to feel the rhythm and embrace the blues! The Rhythm and Blues Fest will bring down the house on Friday, Feb. 7, 7-10 p.m., with Grammy-winning legends who have shaped the soundtracks of rhythm, blues, and soul. Don't miss your chance to soak up the magic of live music with the UTA community. Secure your free general admission tickets now at utatickets.com.
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| Focus group for student parents
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UTA’s Nationwide Faculty Fellow Sophia Fantus is holding focus groups for student parents at UTA Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 12. Participants will receive free lunch and a visa gift card. Share the sign-up form with your students who have children under the age of 18 and want to be heard and supported at UTA.
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Join the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence for a panel discussion led by Jeff Witzel to learn about alternative assessment methods that are AI-proof or that actively facilitate AI, and how you can use them. Register here for the session, set for Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
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The Center for Mexican American Studies Speaker Series will present Fiestas en Laredo with Norma E. Cantú Thursday, Feb. 13, 12:30-2 p.m. in the San Saba Room of the University Center. Discover the vibrant traditions of Laredo through the eyes of Dr. Cantú, an award-winning poet and author.
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Student employee of the year
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Nominations for student employee of the year are due Friday, Feb. 28. As a supervisor, your detailed insights and specific examples are essential in highlighting your nominee's achievements and securing their recognition. If you have questions, email Student Employment. The committee will not consider more than one submission for the same student employee.
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