MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024
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A commitment to better health outcomes for families
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Vendors, dancers, singers, and audiences will visit the Maverick Activities Center from Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New York for the Native American Student Assocation at UTA Benefit Powow, which has become one of the biggest powwows in Texas. There will be fry bread, Indian tacos, a stickball demo, and arts and crafts at the event, set for Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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| International award-winning photographer Platon, who has shot portraits for a wide range of publications, is the next speaker at UTA's Maverick Speakers Series. Platon will present “Powerful Portraits” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Texas Hall. Tickets to see Platon are free for students, faculty, and staff, and $5 for the community.
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You're Invited! UTA 2030 Launch Party
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On Tuesday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. in Brazos Park, join the celebration of UTA's new strategic plan,
UTA 2030. This fun and engaging launch party will be a celebration for our entire Maverick community. Come out to Brazos Park to enjoy some great entertainment, food, and giveaways and receive your copy of the new plan. Let's celebrate the bright future ahead for UTA together!
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| The UTA Association of TRIO Programs (ATP) will hold an Information Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 21,
11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the University Center, Palo Duro Lounge. Stop by to learn more about the services and programs offered at UTA. The ATP is comprised of the Educational Opportunity Center, Talent Search Programs, McNair Scholars Program, Student Support Services, Upward Bound Programs, Upward Bound Math and Science Programs, and the Veterans Upward Bound Program.
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| Join your fellow Mavericks for a lunch-and-learn to gain hands-on tools for improving your holistic health on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at noon on the second floor of The Commons, Room Nueces A. To register, visit UTA Forms.
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Attend the third Town Hall meeting to discuss the renovation of the Life Science Building, Friday, Feb. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Social Work/College of Nursing and Health Innovation Smart Hospital building, Room 225, and also via Microsoft Teams.
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Hiring International Students Workshop
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International Career Week (Monday, Feb. 26-Friday, March 1) is an initiative that prepares Global Mavericks
for the job and internship search and provides strategies for networking. To learn more about the process of hiring international students for on-campus employment, faculty and staff are invited to attend the Hiring International Students Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 27
, 12-1 p.m., in the Student Government Chambers in the University Center. Learn what is needed to post a job on Handshake, the process of assisting international students in applying for a social security number, and other international student onboarding processes and regulations.
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| Performing a candid assessment of your relationship with feedback can enhance your performance and unlock potential. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
join the Change and Process Improvement Community in a virtual session that will provide a practical process for unpacking your current relationship with feedback and enhancing your practice with continuous improvement.
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| The UTA Department of Theatre and Dance presents Head Over Heels, the 2018 Broadway musical mash-up of Renaissance poetry and 1980s pop music by the GoGo’s. The show runs for six performances from Wednesday, Feb. 28, though Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on March 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets.
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| Workers’ compensation program overview
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RSVP for an overview of the Workers' Compensation Program that will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Trinity Hall, Room 104 W. Learn about supervisor and employee responsibilities, required forms, medical treatment, and more. Representatives from the UT System Office of Risk Management and Cannon Cochran Management Systems will lead the presentation. All are invited. Refreshments will be served.
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The Politics of Policing in Latin America
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CMAS Speaker Series and the UTA Libraries are hosting "The Politics of Policing in Latin America: Comparing Colombia and Mexico," a lecture by Diego Esparza on Wednesday, March 6,
12-1:30 p.m. in the Central Library, sixth floor parlor. Dr. Esparza's research delves into the nuanced interplay between policing frameworks and misconduct trends in Latin America.
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Recruit underclassmen, graduating seniors, graduate students, and alumni for full-time positions, part-time positions, co-ops, and internships at the All Majors Job and Internship Fair. More than 1,000 students and alumni are expected to attend the job fair, set for Wednesday, March 6, 12-4 p.m., in the Maverick Activities Center. Registration ends Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m.
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| Building Emergency Safety Team
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To provide a safe environment for UTA students, faculty, staff, and guests, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has created the
Building Emergency Safety Team (BEST) program. OEM is asking deans, directors, and department heads to appoint a primary BEST program coordinator, who will serve as the point of contact for a unit, department, or building in the area of emergency preparedness and safety. Reach out to your supervisor if you are interested in becoming a BEST coordinator. For more information, email Aurora Some or OEM.
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A new default theme, including updated fonts, color palettes, and line weights, is coming to Microsoft365. To learn more about the update, visit the OIT blog.
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Start your day off right with a hot (or iced) cup of Starbucks coffee. Place a mobile order at the Spaniolo Drive location for fast and friendly service.
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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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