UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024

UTA band marching in Texas Rangers' 2023 World Series parade

UTA Libraries requests Rangers fans donate to digital archive

The UTA Libraries Special Collections Department is seeking community donations of digital materials documenting the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series run and celebration. Items of interest include digital photographs, videos, artwork, and more relating to the Rangers’ playoff games, community gatherings, and celebrations. These materials will be preserved and made accessible through the UTA Libraries Digital Archive.

University Credit Union partners with UTA Athletics

UTA Athletics has partnered with University Credit Union (UCU). The partnership signifies UCU’s continued support of higher education and includes a sponsorship of an official debit and credit card for UTA Athletics that will be launched in late 2024, and more.

Student job fair

Attend a student employment job fair Thursday, Jan. 25, 12-3 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center. The job fair is open to new students and existing undergraduate and graduate students seeking on-campus positions, both work study and non-work study, and off-campus work-study positions.

UTA Rings, Jostens, your official ring provider

Order your UTA Ring

Jostens will be at the UTA Bookstore today, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Order your UTA Ring by Friday, March 8, to be included in the UTA Maverick Official Ring Ceremony on April 25, 2024.

EDGE Center Open House

You are invited to the EDGE Center Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2-6 p.m. in Science Hall, Room 322. The EDGE Center strives to improve the success of underrepresented graduate students at UTA and to support them as they navigate life through graduate school. The EDGE Center provides a student-focused, centrally located space where students are invited to relax, work, and enjoy the Center and its resources.

EXCEL Campus Activities accepting applications

EXCEL Campus Activities is the official student-led programming board that hosts large-scale events on campus such as Foam Mania, Homecoming Bash, MavsMeet AfterParty, Bed Races, Fright Night, and more. Apply to be a member before Friday, Jan. 26, for a chance to build connections and enhance your leadership and communication skills.

Apply for the 2024 Homecoming Executive Board

Homecoming Board of Directors

Apply today to be a part of the inaugural Homecoming Student Board of Directors for a chance to plan and promote UTA’s annual celebration of Maverick spirit. The roles of Homecoming promotions director and Homecoming programs director are available. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 26. For more information, email Madison Jones.

GTA/GRA employee benefits, UTA offers employee benefits to benefits-eligible GTA/GRA

GTA/GRA benefits session

The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement is hosting a one-hour orientation to provide graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants an overview of UTA's employee benefits. Register to attend the session virtually Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1 p.m.

How to land a good job in a political campaign with David de la Fuente, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12 p.m., Image of David de la Fuente

Political Science Haggard Lecture

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.

Exclusive Student offer, watch Clint Black and other artists perform at Texas Hall, $39 ticket special

Clint Black tickets on sale

UTA students can get discounted tickets to see Clint Black at Texas Hall, Friday, Feb. 2. Get $39 tickets by using code UTA24 at the UTA tickets website. This offer is valid through Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Dan Dipert University welcome center now hiring, applications due Feb. 5

Job opportunity at the welcome center

Apply today to be a MavElite tour guide at the Dan Dipert University Welcome Center. Apply via Handshake for Job # 8507659. The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 5. The job, which pays $11 an hour, is open to all current UTA students, including work study.

Arlington Conservation Council Endowment, image of light bulb with plant growing inside of it

Scholarship for natural conservation research

The Arlington Conservation Council Endowment for Scholarship and Research is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students interested in conducting undergraduate research pertaining to the conservation of natural resources. Preference will be given to research activities that benefit the city of Arlington, are interdisciplinary and multiorganizational, and leverage the resources of other entities. View the application to see the complete list of eligibility requirements. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 9.

Thursday Think Tank

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.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Physiology

Research program in integrative physiology

A 10-week summer research program, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Integrative Physiology (SURPINT) is designed to generate student interest in biomedical-related research. Through SURPINT, students will gain mentorship while working in the laboratory of a participating faculty member and engage in group discussions related to research and graduate school preparation. Apply before the reviewing process begins Friday, Feb. 16.

Maverick Leadership Trainers, Follett Student Leadership Center

Free leadership development workshops

UTA students, the Maverick Leadership Trainers encourage you to participate in workshops this month that will boost your leadership skills and help you build your confidence as a leader. “Creating Conversations That Matter” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1-2 p.m. and “Defining Your Leadership” will be Monday, Feb. 19, 10-11 a.m. Registration is required, and space is limited. Access the full spring workshop descriptions, schedule, and sign up form on the Maverick Leadership Trainers registration page. For more information, email leadership@uta.edu.

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