THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024
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Wheelchair basketball tournament
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Cheer on the Movin’ Mavs and Lady Movin’ Mavs as they kick off their 2024-25 seasons with the UTA Wheelchair Basketball Fall Classic tournament at College Park Center tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26. Enjoy free admission and fun giveaways as you watch our teams compete against colleges from across the nation.
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Get ready for a spooktacular evening on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at College Park Center. The UTA women’s basketball team will take on the University of North Texas at Dallas in a free exhibition game. Enjoy Halloween fun, including a trunk-or-treat, a costume contest, a balloon artist, a bounce house, and so much more.
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The UTA Fraternity and Sorority community invites all faculty, staff, their families, and Arlington community members to celebrate fall at the Great Pumpkin Carnival, set for Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center. There will be children's games, inflatables, prizes, trackless train rides, popcorn, candy, and more.
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How to take time off to vote
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The Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement would like to remind employees that they may take up to two hours off to vote during the workday, with manager approval, according to policy HR-LA-PR-06. You will log this in TCP under Template 60 - Other, Leave Category 23 - Voting. If you have additional questions on this leave, contact AskHR@uta.edu.
Remaining opportunities for early voting at the Maverick Activities Center are listed below.
Thursday, Oct. 24-Friday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 28-Thursday, Oct. 31, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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The UTA women’s basketball team would like to invite all faculty and staff to its Tip-Off Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Maverick Club inside College Park Center. The event is free to attend and a great opportunity to learn about the upcoming season while enjoying good food! Reservations can be made using this RSVP link. If you have any questions, email Emmerson Lowe.
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The fourth episode of Unsaddled takes a look at men's basketball newcomers, women's basketball's new strength and conditioning coach, volleyball's 16-2 start to the season, and a fall wrap-up for men's golf.
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The second installment of the Women in Science and Healthcare Network (WISH) Series will welcome Nuria Jimenez, the chief scientific officer at Clear Sight Therapeutics, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development. Don’t miss this engaging and enlightening discussion. RSVP here.
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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. You can register your team or just come and enjoy the Homecoming tradition.
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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. If you’re interested, volunteer as a representative for your generation. Questions can be directed to Sarah Sexton, assistant director of transition programs.
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Mavericks, attend the Festival de Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival) Monday, Nov. 4, 5-7 p.m. on the Maverick Activities Center lawn. There will be free food, music, a catrina contest, and so much more.
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NPHC Homecoming Step Show
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Get ready to experience an unforgettable night at the UTA National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show Saturday, Nov. 9, with a 7 p.m. showtime in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center. Come watch as our talented fraternities and sororities take you on a nostalgic journey, delivering dynamic step routines inspired by the music, fashion, and culture of the 1990s. Purchase tickets.
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UTA’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance presents On the Town, music by Leonard Bernstein, book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, based on an idea by Jerome Robbins. The classic musical comedy follows the adventures of three American sailors on a 24-hour shore leave in New York City during World War II, leading to a whirlwind of romance, comedy, and dance as they explore the city’s iconic landmarks. The show runs for six performances in UTA’s Mainstage Theatre from Nov. 6-9 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances on Nov. 9-10 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets.
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Memorias Eternas: An Exhibit of Remembrance
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Memorias Eternas: An Exhibit of Remembrance celebrates the lives of those who have passed by showcasing altares (altars) and ofrendas (offerings) adorned with flowers, photographs, candles, and personal memories. The exhibit will run Oct. 28-Nov. 4 at the University Center Gallery.
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The UTA volleyball team continued its first-place dominance with its fourth consecutive sweep, this time over the Utah Tech Trailblazers. The team remains unbeaten in Western Athletic Conference (WAC) play. The Mavericks have now rattled off nine consecutive wins in their 13th sweep of the season. Plan to support UTA volleyball at the WAC Tournament at College Park Center Nov. 21-23.
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| Meet MyUTA: Your Maverick life, organized
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Launching next month, MyUTA is a one-stop destination for your UTA experience! Users can access frequently used tools, such as academic resources, UTA email, campus maps, and parking availability. MyUTA will be hosted at my.uta.edu, which will be the new way to find MyMav. There will be no changes to the MyMav login process.
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Preparing UTA for the new EPA Methylene Chloride Rule
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The UTA Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) will be preparing campus stakeholders for compliance with the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule restricting the use of methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane. The office’s efforts are focused on collaborating with impacted stakeholders to support UTA’s research use of dichloromethane while ensuring strict monitoring. EH&S will commence outreach to research laboratories and operational units currently identified as using methylene chloride to discuss how to achieve the strict monitoring and exposure requirements from EPA. Learn more.
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