MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024
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Electrical outage scheduled to complete upgrades
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The Office of Facilities Management is planning electrical upgrades that will require electrical shutdowns for buildings and areas across campus. The following buildings will be without power from 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, through Thursday, Dec. 26.
- Brazos Pavilion
- College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs
- College Hall
- College of Business
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Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Engineering Lab
- Fine Arts
- Health Center
- Nanofab
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Nedderman Hall
- University Center
- Woolf Hall
A notice will be distributed when all power has been restored. Building generators will support limited electrical needs for research, fire and life safety, building security, remote locking, and networking. To prevent data loss, keep computer work saved during this time frame. To prevent damage, turn off all electronic equipment including computers, scanners, and copiers (these devices do not need to be unplugged from their electrical outlets) prior to this outage. Remove all perishable items from the refrigerators and freezers in breakrooms and kitchens and turn off all the ice makers.
If it appears that a winter storm or inclement weather is imminent, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly. If you have research that needs to be added to the building generators, email Jeff Johnson or call him at 817-798-8456.
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85-year-old graduates with Ph.D. in math
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For 85-year-old Ramesh Sharma, a doctoral degree is more than a piece of paper; it is the fulfillment of a promise he made when he immigrated to the United States from India in 1976—to make his homeland and his newly adopted country proud. Read Dr. Sharma’s story.
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The pursuit of higher education has always been a shared value for Oswaldo Ortiz Jr. and his father, Oswaldo Ortiz Sr. The father and son Mavericks both crossed the stage at fall commencement on Friday to receive a Master of Business Administration.
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The women's basketball team will take on Florida International University today, Monday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. Stay after the game for pictures with Santa. Bring non-perishable food items as donations to Mission Arlington.
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All UTA offices are authorized to close on Monday, Dec. 23. The University will resume normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement has prepared instructions for employees and managers on how to record the early release in TCP.
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| With registration for spring 2025 underway, remind students to:
- Confirm spring courses with their advisor
- Clear any registration-preventing holds
- Check for their date to begin enrolling
Students can log in to MyUTA to find their advisor, holds, and registration start date.
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UTA confers more than 4,800 degrees this fall
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Show off your Maverick pride with every swipe
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As a proud partner of UTA Athletics, University Credit Union offers co-branded debit and credit cards, cash-back rewards, and more. Join University Credit Union and enjoy exclusive member benefits! Learn more and sign up now.
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Mav Power, UTA's Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign, is an opportunity to make a philanthropic investment in our students, showing that supporting them is not just our job; it is our passion! Let's work together to empower our fellow Mavericks! Learn more at give.uta.edu/mavpower.
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Clean up now to prevent post-holiday surprises
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The Office of Facilities Management suggests cleaning break rooms before the winter break.
- Wipe down and clean out break rooms or common areas of any food items or candy to keep from attracting insects.
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Empty the refrigerator and turn off the ice maker.
- Remove all perishable items from the refrigerator and freezer. Check all expiration dates and dispose if expired.
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Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Wipe down the drawers, shelves, sides, and floor of the fridge. Dry thoroughly.
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Place baking soda, a bowl of dried oats, or a shallow bowl of dry, fresh coffee grounds and crumbled newspaper inside the refrigerator to combat mildew, mold, and bad odor. When you return, remove newspapers and oats/coffee grounds and wipe down the drawers and sides.
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Beginning Jan. 6, 2025, you will see a new addition to the UTA website’s search engine. The search engine will function the same, but you will see the option to include faculty and staff resources in your search. If you experience any issues, please contact the IT Service Desk.
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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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| Volleyball Nation’s League Tournament
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The Volleyball Nation’s League Tournament will return to College Park Center July 9-13, 2025. This exciting event will feature the world’s top women’s volleyball teams, including the reigning Olympic silver medalists, Team USA. Click here for tickets and the schedule.
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Power energy savings by turning off electrical devices
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A few actions on your part can help conserve energy on campus during the winter break. The Office of Facilities Management suggests these steps to realize maximum energy savings:
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Turn off and unplug electrical devices. Many devices remain in a standby mode or use power even when turned off, including computers, monitors, scanners, printers, copiers, chargers, power supplies, appliances, and other electrical devices. If items are plugged into power strips, simply turn off the power strips.
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Lower the heating temperature and turn off air conditioning. Areas controlled directly by an occupant should have the air conditioning and fans turned off. Heating and air conditioning in many campus buildings are controlled by a computerized energy management system that will set these areas to maximize energy conservation during the break.
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Turn off all lights when you leave. Parking lot lighting schedules have been adjusted where feasible, taking campus safety and security into consideration.
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Shut off space heaters for winter break
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If you have written permission for a space heater in your area, make sure to turn it off and unplug the heater before Winter Break and any time the area is not occupied. For details, see UTA's space heater policy.
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