THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024
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Homecoming Chili Cook-Off
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Join the Homecoming crew and the Division of Student Affairs for the annual Chili Cook-Off Wednesday, Nov. 6, 12-1:30 p.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. Teams will compete to win the ultimate prize of Chili Cook-Off champion, bragging rights, and an awesome trophy. The cook-off is open to all UTA students, faculty, staff, and alumni groups. Register your team by Monday, Nov. 4. Learn more about Homecoming.
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Recognition of Military Service Breakfast
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UTA’s Military and Veteran Services invites faculty and staff who have served to attend the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition of Military Service Breakfast Friday, Nov. 8, 9-10:30 a.m. on the sixth floor of the Central Library. RSVP by tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 1, by emailing james.kumm@uta.edu. Veterans are welcome to invite their immediate supervisor.
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Tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 1, The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will hold a seminar featuring Hamish Small Chair in Ion Analysis and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Purnendu "Sandy" Dasgupta. Refreshments will be served at 2:45 p.m. with the presentation starting at 3 p.m. in Room 112 of the Chemistry Research Building and via Microsoft Teams.
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First-Generation Celebration
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The Office of Transition Programs and Services is thrilled to host the First-Generation Celebration Monday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the sixth floor of the UTA Central Library. To represent the five generations within the workforce, the event will feature a panel of first-generation faculty and staff volunteers. Questions can be directed to Sarah Sexton, assistant director of transition programs.
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Native American Heritage Month
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Native American Heritage Month at UTA will start with a kick-off event Monday, Nov. 4, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center. All Mavericks are welcome to build community and enjoy dinner and performances from local Native drum and dance groups.
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The UTA Faculty Senate and the Staff Advisory Council invite you to join your colleagues for the biannual Faculty and Staff Mixer Thursday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Maverick Activities Center basketball courts. The event will feature a guest speaker, Provost Tamara Brown, and a brief presentation on Open Educational Resources from students enrolled in one of UTA's public relations classes. Limited hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. RSVP now.
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You can participate in early voting at the Maverick Activities Center Today, Thursday, October 31, and Friday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Employees may take up to two hours off to vote during the workday, with manager approval, according to policy HR-LA-PR-06. Log it in TCP under Template 60 - Other, Leave Category 23 - Voting. If you have additional questions on this leave, contact AskHR@uta.edu.
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The University of Texas System Employee Advisory Council created Founders Day in November 2013, which we celebrate as UT System Day at UTA, to honor our sense of family, unity, and pride in being part of the UT System. For UT System Day, the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement; the Staff Advisory Council; and the Employee Advisory Council will stop by each department with midweek treats to appreciate faculty and staff for being a part of the UT System. Visits will be through 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
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Cheer on your first-place UTA volleyball team Saturday, Nov. 2, as the Mavericks take on California Baptist University at College Park Center.
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| UTA’s men’s basketball team will open its season against the University of North Texas at Dallas with an 11 a.m. tipoff on Monday, Nov. 4. The doors will open at 10 a.m. at College Park Center.
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The search for the dean of CONHI
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The search committee for the new dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) met last week to launch the search, discuss the schedule and timeline, and finalize the dean’s position profile. You can share the position profile with individuals you believe would be well-positioned to lead CONHI. You can also suggest potential candidates to the search team.
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Congratulations, Jose Badillo
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Procurement and Strategic Sourcing’s Jose Badillo has been selected to represent UTA in the University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance's Emerging Leaders cohort. Badillo has worked at UTA since 2022 and serves primarily Auxiliary Services and the Office of Facilities Management. The Emerging Leaders cohort provides a collaborative environment among UT System supply chain professionals through monthly sessions on leadership, supply chain trends, and higher education issues across the campus community.
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A special opportunity for aspiring leaders
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The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement is launching the Aspiring Leaders Cohort Program in January. This three-month leadership development program is designed for individuals who want to learn about leadership influence, self-awareness, and building relationships. It's not about how to lead other people; it's about how to lead yourself. Open to UTA employees with at least six months of employment, the program requires supervisor approval to participate. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 22. For more details, visit the Aspiring Leaders Program website.
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Registration for spring begins Monday, Nov. 4. Help the Maverick advising community remind students of these three easy steps so they are ready and cleared for spring registration: Confirm spring courses with your advisor, clear any registration-preventing holds, and check for your date to begin enrolling! For more information about advising, visit uta.edu/advising.
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International Education Week
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International Education Week provides communities across the country with opportunities to participate in intercultural experiences and learn more about the many benefits of international exchange. The Department of Global Engagement and the Office of International Education are honoring International Education Week Nov. 18-22 by hosting a variety of events on campus. Visit go.uta.edu/iew for more information.
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| A way to reduce memory declines
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Hunter Ball, associate professor of psychology at UTA, is the lead author of a study on how setting reminders can eliminate some age-related declines in memory. The findings offer a significant breakthrough in addressing the cognitive challenges faced by older adults, particularly in the context of prospective memory, which is the ability to remember to perform an intended action at the right moment, like taking medication or attending appointments.
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