THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024
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UTA Libraries requests Rangers fans donate to digital archive
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University Credit Union partners with UTA Athletics
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| Planetarium upgrades in advance of solar eclipse
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The UTA Planetarium is now equipped with a Digistar 7 projection system, the most advanced technology commercially available to planetariums. The Planetarium has hosted several public events at the observatory, with more planned in the coming months. Of particular interest is the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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Kick off the International Employee Network
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You are invited to attend the launch of the International Employee (IE) Network, tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 19, at noon, in Trinity Hall 105. The IE Network, which is open to all employees, serves as a support network and learning consortium for international faculty and staff.
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As we usher in a new year, let's seize the opportunity to reach new heights. This is the year to set ambitious goals, embrace challenges, and amplify your skills. Transform your skills with the UTA Coursera Career Academy, offering 40-plus professional certificates in a range of disciplines from industry leaders. The UTA Coursera Career Academy is free for all Mavericks!
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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 Sunday, Jan. 21. Learn more about Wondr Health.
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| UTA Climate Action Plan Kickoff
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The Office of Sustainability is initiating its Climate Action Plan. Organizers will outline goals, strategies, and collaborative efforts to combat climate change at the UTA Climate Action Plan Kickoff, set for Monday, Jan. 22, 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center. RSVP for the event, which is open to UTA employees and students.
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Attention all faculty and staff: You can receive two free tickets to any UTA regular season home sporting event (excluding men’s and women’s basketball games). To claim your free tickets, simply present your staff ID to the box office for the sport of your choice, and you are good to go! To see game schedules, visit utamavs.com.
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Free haircuts, pizza while supplies last, and games will be provided at Chop It Up With a Cop, Monday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Irving Police Department recruiters will be present at the come-and-go event to answer questions. Sponsored by the UTA Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, this networking opportunity for students will be held on the sixth floor of the UTA Central Library. Walk-ins are welcome. Sign-ups are encouraged.
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| College of Science announces new Division of Data Science
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The new Division of Data Science (DDS) will serve as an umbrella to organize, provide infrastructure support, and facilitate growth in instructional and research programs involving data science. The main mission of DDS is to promote, foster, and advance education and research programs in different disciplines in the College of Science through data-driven approaches.
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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.
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Join UTA’s Center for Service Learning at a fun, service-learning social and networking event! This is an opportunity to reunite or build relationships with service-learning faculty and community agencies, share ideas, learn about new programs and initiatives, ask questions, or just catch up. The networking social for faculty and community partners will take place Thursday, Jan. 25, 4-6:30 p.m. in Trinity Hall, Room 104. RSVP here.
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New faculty and staff are welcome to join a campus tour on the last Thursday of every month. Guided walking tours last approximately 1.5 hours. To attend, arrive at the Dan Dipert University Welcome Center, 580 South Center Street, about 15 minutes before the start time. The first tour of the semester will be Thursday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m. Email campustours@uta.edu for more information.
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To foster fun, create lasting memories, and help build children's social, emotional, and physical lives, Camp Arlington at UTA will offer summer day camp to children ages 3-5 and to children 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 for UTA faculty members will begin Tuesday, January 30, with discounts for two or more children in the same family, UTA faculty members, and AISD teachers.
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The IT Help Desk is offering additional locations for walk-up support at the start of the spring semester. You’ll be able to find IT support in the following locations:
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University Center, near the art gallery, Tuesday, Jan. 16-Friday, Jan.19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Trinity Hall, first floor lobby, Monday-Friday, Jan. 11-Jan. 26, 8 am.-5 p.m.
- The normal location on the second floor of the UTA Library.
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In recognition of National Mentoring Month, UTA is launching Maverick Momentum, a staff mentoring program. It connects staff with mentors in leadership positions and covers topics such as personal marketing and branding, solutions orientation, feedback, and autonomous engagement. For more information, visit the UTA Belonging and Engagement website.
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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.
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Clint Black tickets on sale
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UTA faculty and staff 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 Monday, Jan. 22.
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