Research could improve snakebite treatment globally
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Todd Castoe, professor of biology at UTA, is the lead author of a study that analyzes rattlesnakes' venom regulation and provides important insight into how their genes are controlled. In addition to funding this research, a $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant will support mentoring and training for 22 undergraduate and eight graduate students across the research team members’ four affiliated institutions.
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On Activity Fair Day, the University Center was packed with more than 150 student groups and about 2,000 students looking to expand their involvement beyond academics and connect based on mutual interests and services.
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Get ready for the can't-miss EpICMavs weekly speaker series presented by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development. This power-packed event series brings together leaders every Thursday to share their stories, insights, and advice from the business and tech industries. The series will kickoff
Thursday, Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at UTA’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development, with a presentation that will teach you how to think like an entrepreneur.
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| Employee Wellness Wednesday
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Join your fellow working Mavericks for a dive into wellness and learn hands-on tools to navigate your way to better holistic health. Sign up to gain knowledge about social/emotional wellness on
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12-1 p.m. on the second floor of The Commons, Nueces A. This lunch-and-learn is a great way to learn more about each of the dimensions of wellness and the resources available to you. For more information, email wellness@uta.edu.
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| Political Science Haggard Lecture
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As a part of the Political Science Haggard Lecture Series and in collaboration with the Center for Mexican American Studies, David de la Fuente will give a lecture on “How to Land a Good Job in a Political Campaign,”
Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12-2 p.m. in the University Hall, Room 110. Read more about de la Fuente, a political analyst who will provide expertise, strategies, and insights gained from working on political campaigns.
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UT Benefits offers weight loss program
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Join your fellow healthy Mavericks and participate with Wondr Health. Wondr is a skills-based digital weight loss program offered by UT Benefits at no cost to you. Wondr has helped hundreds of thousands of people in all stages of health lose weight and feel their best mentally and physically by using practical, clinically proven health skills that become life skills. Space is limited; register before
Wednesday, Jan. 31. Learn more about Wondr Health.
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Faculty and staff members who reached milestones of 10 years or more of service to UTA during 2023 should review the 2024 Service Awards list for accuracy. Email revisions to askhr@uta.edu by
Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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| Kids and teens summer camps offered at UTA
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Sign your children up to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure with Kids and Teens University! A diverse selection of over 60 science, technology, engineering, art, and math camps promise an enriching and fun-filled experience for your first through 12th grade campers. Discover camps tailored to ignite the passions of every child, whether they dream of exploring the medical field, building robots, unleashing their inner artist, or stepping into the world of fashion design.
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Colloquiumhighlighting creativity in academia
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Amy Tigner, professor of English, will give a presentation titled “The Creative Practice: Academics and Artists” on
Monday, Feb. 5, 12-1 p.m. in University Hall, Room 418. Tigner will describe what artistic and academic pursuits have in common and reflect on how her own scholarly writing has informed her life as a fine-art painter.
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| Center for African American Studies Conference
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The 12th annual Center for African American Studies Conference will celebrate 50 years of hip hop with special guests Big Daddy Kane, J Kruz, and DJ 9th Wonder. The event will be held in The Rosebud Theater in the University Center on Wednesday,
Feb. 7, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
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Camp Arlington at UTA is offering a summer day camp to children ages 3-5 and to those entering first through fifth grade. Kidventure’s camp curriculum will include athletics, art, team building, rock climbing, archery, field trips, special guests, yoga, and fine and gross motor skills. Priority Registration will begin at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, for UTA faculty only. The tuition cost for each week of camp is $340 with discounts for two or more children in the same family, UTA faculty members, and AISD teachers.
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| From 6 to 7:30 p.m. on
Thursday, Feb. 15, the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center is hosting its Third Thursday Think Tank event that is open to the local community, all UTA employees, and students interested in entrepreneurship and business ownership. Guest speaker Tim Ackermann, Navy veteran and lawyer at the Ackermann Law Firm, will discuss intellectual property basics for business owners. In-person attendance for this workshop will be located at the UTA College of Business, Room 609, and virtual attendance will be available via Microsoft Teams. Registration is required.
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| Learn about College of Education graduate programs
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The College of Education is hosting its first-ever Saturday information session, and you’re invited! If you're thinking about graduate school and want to find an online program in education, register for this virtual event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.
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| There will be a solar eclipse panel featuring UTA faculty experts and moderated by Adithi Ramakrishnan, reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News,
Monday, Feb. 19, at the UTA Planetarium. Open to the UTA campus community and the public, the event will start at 5 p.m. with a reception, and the panel discussion will follow at 5:30 p.m. Registration details will be announced in an upcoming MavWire.
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UTA temporary housing available
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The University of Texas at Arlington
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