UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024

Accessibility Day

Participate in Accessibility Day on Thursday, March 28. Celebrate the University’s commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment with in-person and virtual events. For information on the day’s schedule, visit UTA’s EIR Accessibility website.

Brandie Green discusses the why behind her work

For Brandie Green, public health is about making change on a wide scale through service. She is bringing her own background and dedication to the community into her new role as director of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation’s undergraduate public health program. Read about how Dr. Green’s own experiences impacted her choice of career.

autm, transforming ideas into opportunities

Free educational resources

UTA’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development is pleased to offer AUTM educational resources to faculty, staff, and students for free. Whether your research focuses on AI, engineering, life science, or creative arts, these resources will demystify how research and intellectual property go from the lab to the marketplace. Click here for instructions on how to access AUTM meeting recordings, webinars, and on-demand courses throughout all of 2024.

Women in Science Seminar

The College of Nursing and Health Innovation will hold its third annual Women in Science Seminar Wednesday, March 27, at noon in the Science & Engineering Innovation & Research (SEIR) building, Room 198. Guest speaker Beverly D. Ulrich will present “One Scientist’s Journey to Study Development of Neuromotor Control: From Theory to Practice.” RSVP is required for the breakfast before the event, which will take place 7:30-9 a.m. in SEIR Room 150.

Photo of Taylor Bayas next to a photo of one of her books ''I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times''

Poetry reading

There will be a poetry reading followed by a Q&A session with author Taylor Byas on Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in the Physics Conference Room in the Chemistry and Physics Building. The event is free and open to everyone, thanks to the support of the Department of English and the Center for African American Studies.

Tour for new employees

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 next tour is Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m. Email questions to campustours@uta.edu.

Art of three drawn female faces intersecting with one another and filled with leaves and floral elements

Women's Faculty and Staff Network

Join the Women’s Faculty and Staff Network for its first general meeting in celebration of Women’s History Month. Lunch will be provided at the meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 12-1 p.m. in Room 549 of Pickard Hall.

Homerathon

Join the University Classics Club on Thursday, March 28, for the Homerathon, one of UTA's oldest enduring events! It is an all-day reading of Homer's The Odyssey, with 15-minute reading slots that allow for audience participation. There will be baked goods for sale for any passersby or potential audience members. Drop by Brazos Park any time between 7 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Page from a book published in 1534 that shows that ancient philosophers used eclipses as opportunities to understand the universe

Eclipse exhibition in the Central Library

Evan Spencer, UTA librarian and archivist, and Kimberly Breuer, associate professor of instruction, spoke to the Dallas Morning News about a special eclipse exhibition that UTA libraries and students in the medieval science and technology class are collaborating on.

President Jennifer Cowley and Provost Tamra L. Brown

With women leading the way, UTA blazes new trails

Of the approximately 140 public and private universities in Texas, roughly 10 have women in both the president and provost positions. With President Jennifer Cowley and Tamara L. Brown, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, UTA is one of them—and one of the largest. Read about what led these leaders to their current roles and the primary ways they support student success.

Gallery at UTA features work from longtime curator

The Gallery at UTA is saying farewell to Benito Huerta, professor of art and art history, with two concurrent exhibitions featuring work by Huerta and Janet Chaffee, his wife and longtime collaborator. The exhibitions, Profane Truths and Sacred Lies and Post Modern Fulcrum, are representative of who Huerta is as well as his growth as an artist since joining UTA in 1997. The exhibitions are on display until Saturday, March 30 and are free and open to the public.

Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024, UTA, Sponsored in part by Whataburger

UTA Solar-bration

Visit the Solar-bration webpage to read about eclipse events planned for Monday, April 8, where to park, and where to watch the eclipse.

Button that will appear in your teams window that will allow your to try the new Teams before the update on Friday

New version of Microsoft Teams

Microsoft is moving all UTA Teams users to a new version of Teams at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29. When you log in to your device after March 29, restart Teams. You can see more details on the Office of Information Technology website.

Leadership development opportunities

This spring, Leadership and Talent Development is launching cohorts for leadership development called Aspiring Leaders and MavsSupervisor Success (formerly known as Supervisor Essentials). For more information and to apply before the deadline, visit the Aspiring Leaders website and MavsSupervisor Success website.

Eclipse glasses

A limited number of eclipse glasses will be made available to the UTA campus community the week prior to the eclipse. We will offer one pair of glasses per person. Glasses will be available at the information desks in the University Center and the Commons on April 2-5, while supplies last. We will also have glasses available at the viewing locations on the day of the eclipse, while supplies last.

If you wish to guarantee that you will have glasses, or you need more than one pair, you may purchase them in advance from the UTA Planetarium at this link.

UTA Network security enforcement

OIT is enabling network security enforcement on all UTA-owned and -managed Windows and Mac devices connected to the UTA campus network over the next two months. This work is part of the Network Access Control project. Enforcement will be conducted building by building as outlined in the enforcement schedule. Devices that do not meet security compliance standards will be quarantined and unable to access UTA resources. If your device is impacted, you will receive a pop-up approximately one week in advance.