TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
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Taking on reproductive health disparities in Texas
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UTA students and faculty are teaming up to address reproductive health disparities in Texas. College of Nursing and Health Innovation public health students Rebecca Jackson and Tiara Pratt are helping lead a project aimed at the state’s high rates of maternal morbidity among Black women and children.
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| UTA scientist studies water in Costa Rica
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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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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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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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EXCEL Campus Activities accepting applications
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EXCEL Campus Activities is the official student-led programming board that hosts large-scale events on campus such as Foam Mania, Homecoming Bash, Mavs Meet After Party, 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.
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Homecoming Board of Directors
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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 following two roles are available.
- The Homecoming promotions director will be responsible for Homecoming branding, including social media content, outreach to the UTA community, and other creative engagement ideas. The promotions director will support the overall spirit for the campus community as Homecoming approaches.
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The Homecoming programs director will steer the overall vision for Homecoming and lead the Homecoming team. The programs director will be the primary representative of Homecoming on campus and will serve on Homecoming event or program committees.
If you have questions about these positions, email Madison Jones. Applications are open now and will close Friday, Jan. 26, with interviews taking place Monday, Jan. 29-Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Outstanding Student Leader nominations open
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Nominate students for Outstanding Student Leader (OSL) Awards by filling out a nomination form that takes five minutes or less to complete. Nominations are due Monday, Feb. 5. UTA students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate students who have demonstrated leadership skills and made a lasting impact on the UTA community. Nominated students will receive information on how to formally apply for OSL awards and associated scholarships. For more information, email becka.shetty@uta.edu.
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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. Camp registration begins Wednesday, Feb. 7.
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LSAMP Summer Research Academy
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Undergraduate sophomores and juniors majoring in one of the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics are invited to preview a graduate program by applying to the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Summer Research Academy (SRA) by Friday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. The SRA allows participants to pay a summer visit to a host institution within the UT System. Scholars receive a $4,000 summer stipend plus up to $500 in travel assistance.
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| Scholarship for natural conservation research
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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.
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| Research program in integrative physiology
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