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MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024

Photo of Diego Benitez and Francisca Emilia Vergara on the tennis courts

Game, Set, Maverick Domination

In his role as head coach of UTA’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, Diego Benitez utilizes his tennis acumen, along with his communication and language skills, to work with a Maverick tennis program that is global in its composition. Read the full UTA Magazine feature story here.

The UTA Department of Music Gala Concert, selections from Charlie Parker With Strings, Carmina Burana

Gala Concert tomorrow

Purchase a $10 ticket to the UTA Department of Music gala concert set for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Participants in the gala will include UTA Jazz faculty, guests, UTA String and Jazz Studies programs, UTA A Cappella Choir, University Singers, UTA Symphony Orchestra, and the Children's Choir of Texas.

Tennis players hold up trophy

Maverick victory

UTA’s men's tennis team secured a share of the Western Athletic Conference regular season title on Friday at the UTA Tennis Center in a 5-2 win over University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. This is the team’s second consecutive regular season title after winning in the 2023 season.

Paving parking lots with plastic

Earth Week events

In honor of Earth Week, on Thursday, April 18, there will be an information session on a project that incorporated four tons of recycled plastic into two parking lots. There will also be a plastic road demonstration at the Earth Day Fair on Tuesday, April 23, starting at 11 a.m. in Brazos Park. The Earth Day Fair will be an opportunity to celebrate our planet and learn about UTA’s efforts to establish a sustainable environment. There will be T-shirts, food trucks, giveaways, activities, and music. Other Earth Week celebrations include a scavenger hunt on Wednesday, April 17, volunteering at a compost site on Thursday, April 18, and bracelet-making on Monday, April 22.

Open House,  the Campus Master Plan and the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan

Open house event

The Office of Sustainability is advancing the Campus Master Plan and the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan. At an open house event 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Red River and Concho rooms in the University Center, faculty, staff, and students will provide feedback on goals and strategies for both plans.

UTA Office of Sustainability, Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey

Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey

Your voice matters in creating a sustainable future for our community, and the Office of Sustainability wants to hear from you. The aim of the Energy Transition and Resilience Plan Survey is to understand the priorities of students, faculty, and staff as they relate to sustainability, resilience, and climate action measures.

Home events this Week, April 15-21, Tuesday, 6 p.m. photo of UTA baseball player vs. Baylor University  at Clay Gould Ballpark

Baseball home game

Cheer on the UTA baseball team at Clay Gould Ballpark at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, as the Mavericks take on Baylor University.

photo of President Jennifer Cowley and faculty member at the 2023 Faculty Creative Works Celebration

Faculty Creative Works

All faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Creative Works Celebration on Thursday, April 18, from 5-6:30 p.m. on the sixth floor of the Central Library. As you enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a champagne toast in your honor, you can mingle with colleagues and librarians. No tickets or RSVP are required to attend.

Dr. Peggy Semingson Associate Professor

AI webinar

Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, Peggy Semingson will speak at a webinar, sponsored by the International Literacy Association, that focuses on how to effectively incorporate generative artificial intelligence into literacy instruction that cultivates creativity and critical thinking.

10Th Annual UTA Jazz Brunch April 20

Jazz Brunch

Join UTA for the 10th annual Jazz Brunch on Saturday, April 20. Enjoy a catered V.I.P. brunch featuring delicious food and great music in the heart of the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. Brunch is available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with UTA Jazz performances scheduled for 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. Register by tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16.

Countdown to Apple Appreciation Event, Save on Apple, Mac & iPad, Best prices of the year, UTA Bookstore

Sale on select Apple products

The bookstore is offering the biggest discounts of the year on current Apple laptops, desktops, and select iPads today, Monday, April 15-Friday, April 19, both in store and online. The discounts apply to UTA faculty, students, staff, and alumni only. Check utashop.com for store hours.

Photo of Kate Miller at a Celebration of Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation Exposition

Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to the Research and Innovation Exposition on Monday, April 22, at College Park Center. A continental breakfast, lunch, and a closing reception will be included in this all-day event. Speakers will discuss the power of research at UTA and how to make a difference with your research. Online registration is free and open through Thursday, April 18.

Eclipse glasses

Recycle your eclipse glasses

You can turn in undamaged eclipse glasses for recycling or reuse at the information desks at the University Center and The Commons. The University will send the glasses to nonprofit groups for future distribution and use.

Inaugural UT System AI Symposium in Health Care,  unlocking the future of  artificial intelligence in  biomedical research, health care, and education

Submit an abstract for UT System's AI symposium

Faculty, staff, administrators, students, and trainees are invited to the inaugural UT System AI Symposium in Health Care May 30-31 on the UT Southwestern campus in Dallas, where professionals across various disciplines will come together to share insights and explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Registration is open. The deadline to submit abstracts for presentation is Saturday, April 20.

Wellness Wednesday, Environmental Wellness, April 24, 12-1 p.m. Commons Nueces A

Wellness Wednesday

Join your fellow working Mavericks on Wednesday, April 24, to learn hands-on tools for navigating your way to better holistic health. Enhance your environmental wellness by living more in harmony with the planet and your community. Register here.

UTA Wireless Network security enforcement

The Office of Information Technology is enabling network security enforcement on all UTA-owned and -managed Windows and Mac devices connected to UTA wireless campus networks. This work is part of the Network Access Control project. Personal devices and home networks will not be affected. Enforcement will be conducted over two dates in April, 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.

 

Coming Up

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Student Employee Appreciation Party

Data Through the Decades Mini-Exhibit

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Doggy Days

Exhibit: Don't Sit on the Facts

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

Third Thursday Think Tank

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Honors Research Symposium

See more at events.uta.edu,

webapp.uta.edu/hr-training, and

uta.edu/business-affairs/training.

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