Campus construction projects underway
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UTA is embarking on significant remodeling and expansion projects that will continue throughout the spring semester. The North Pedestrian Bridge on Cooper Street, now closed, is being revitalized and will reopen with cosmetic upgrades March 15, 2024. The bridge will be updated with new electrical components and prominent UTA branding to increase the visual presence of UTA for motorists passing by campus.
The South Bridge will temporarily close from Monday, Dec. 18, to Jan. 15, 2024, then will reopen until March 16, 2024, when it will close again for revitalization through early May. The Central Bridge will remain open and available throughout this project.
Cooper Street will have nightly vehicle lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. with the two innermost lanes remaining open. View more project details and alternative transportation and parking resources.
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Greek Life Center expansion
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Fraternity and Sorority Life will begin construction and expansion of the new Greek Life Center in mid-December. Construction for this project is expected to be limited to the GR parking lot. The majority of the parking lot will remain open and available for resident, reduced-rate, and general permit holders.
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Starting on Monday, Dec. 18, pedestrians navigating around the Life Sciences Building will see detours due to a multi-year refurbishing and expansion project. Add extra time to navigate this area or seek an alternative route around this site. Nedderman Drive will close to non-construction vehicles starting mid-December.
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Residence hall construction
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West Hall and Timber Brook residents parking in the WC parking lot will be impacted by the construction of Maverick Hall starting in spring 2024. A portion of the WC parking lot will close permanently, while the section closest to Timber Brook will remain open and available to residents with a Resident West permit. View the UTA Parking Finder app for a list of all the locations where residents can park with their permit.
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| Learn the benefits of M.Ed., Ph.D. in educational leadership
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You help students in their academic success and career readiness, and now it is your turn to continue being a lifelong learner and role model for students. To learn about earning a master's or doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy studies, attend an informational session tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 9-11 a.m. in the Student Congress Chambers of the University Center.
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On Wednesday, Dec. 6, UTA employees are encouraged to attend the men’s basketball game, which starts at 4 p.m. at College Park Center. Each faculty and staff member will receive up to four free tickets to the game. You can claim your tickets at the College Park Center Box Office on game day with your staff ID, or you can get them in advance through UTA Tickets. The basketball game is a team-building event that can allow employees to be released as early as 3 p.m. with manager approval.
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Are you a UTA alumnus or alumna who currently works at the University? You are invited to join the Alumni Relations team for an Alumni@Work holiday coffee break! Stop by the Bluebonnet Foyer Thursday, Dec. 7, 8-9:30 a.m. and grab a coffee to celebrate the end of the year and all you have accomplished for UTA in 2023.
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The Department of Art and Art History is pleased to announce its Holiday Glass Art Sale and Fundraiser. Faculty, staff, and students can be among the first to explore and purchase pieces Friday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The general public sale will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale funds support UTA’s talented students, while also contributing to the advancement of the Department of Art and Art History.
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| Arlington nonprofits survey
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The College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA) researchers are leading a study to help the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation better understand the needs of local nonprofit organizations. CAPPA Assistant Professor Emily Nwakpuda and CAPPA Professor Karabi Bezboruah are conducting the survey to gather information from the Arlington nonprofit sector on issues such as their workforce and volunteer base, outreach and program outcomes, and clients’ unmet needs and how those may have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Studying snake skulls to show how species adapt to prey
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UTA researchers published a study explaining how dipsadine snakes in Central and South America have evolved and adapted to meet the demands of their habitats and food sources. Researchers created 3D digital reconstructions for the skulls of 160 species of dipsadine snakes to examine the evolution of skull shape.
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Improving the safety of Texas bridges
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Texas has the second-most bridges in the United States, and Nur Yazdani, a UTA civil engineering professor, is utilizing a Texas Department of Transportation grant to evaluate the performance of selected deteriorating and aging highway bridges. The project could have far-reaching effects on bridge infrastructure nationwide.
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| A more accurate cancer cure rate prediction model
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Members of the U.S. military will conduct training in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Dec. 4-16. The training will consist of ground mobility operations and may include unoccupied facilities on the UTA campus. This is a planned exercise in cooperation with local authorities and is not in response to any current world events. Safety precautions are in place to protect participants and residents. Planning considerations have included minimizing impact to localities and the campus community.
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Coursera access for Mavericks
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Mavericks can access 40 professional certificates from leading companies such as Google, Salesforce, IBM, Meta, and Intuit through the Career Academy on Coursera platform. For assistance with setting up a UTA Coursera Career Academy account, visit UTA’s knowledge base article and click on the “How to Register” tab. If registration issues persist, send us an email.
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University Compliance Services has developed new workplace posters to meet audit requirements. All departments are required to display the new posters by Tuesday, Dec. 12. Email to schedule your poster pickup.
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Volunteer for commencement
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If you are interested and available, sign up to volunteer to assist with Fall Commencement, which will be Friday, Dec. 15, at Globe Life Field. Sign-up spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions about the volunteer roles, email Ryan Gilmore. Volunteers are invited to sign up for a tour of Globe Life Field that will start after volunteer training on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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| Employee Tuition Affordability spring 2024 deadline
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Receive your W-2 electronically
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As we near the end of the year, remember to update the way you receive your W-2 on UTShare. You can submit or withdraw consent to receive your W-2 electronically with the click of a button. Details can be found on Page 12 in the Employee Self-Service Guide. Benefits of selecting electronic delivery include quicker access and increased security of your personal information.
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