UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024

History professor's book named one of the best of 2023

A book by John Garrigus, A Secret Among the Blacks: Slave Resistance Before the Haitian Revolution, was recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the best scholarly books of 2023. His book details the day-to-day life of enslaved people in the area where the Haitian Revolution began.

Campus road closure

The city of Arlington is upgrading a water line along UTA Boulevard that will cause some temporary road and sidewalk closures on the west side of campus. UTA Boulevard will have one lane of west-bound traffic open from Cooper Street to Kerby Street to allow access to the West Campus Parking Garage and Lot 34. Access to the Center for Transforming Lives Arlington Child Development Center is available on UTA Boulevard only from Davis Drive.

Rendering or Life Sciences Building after rennovation

Town hall meeting

Attend the second town hall meeting to discuss the remodel of the Life Sciences Building, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be held in person at the School of Social Work and Smart Hospital Building, Room 225 and also via Microsoft Teams.

Monitor local weather

With the potential for wintry weather and freezing temperatures across the Dallas-Fort Worth region in the coming days, the University is urging its students, faculty, and staff to closely monitor local conditions. UTA monitors the forecast and conditions in Arlington in coordination with emergency personnel from the city, county, and region, as well as with officials from the National Weather Service. If UTA is to delay, close, or move its operations to remote/online, the University will communicate via MavAlert and UTA's website, Facebook, and X accounts.

Handshake training for faculty and staff

Are you new to Handshake? This workshop will cover how faculty and staff can utilize Handshake and provide details on how to create an account, post a job, and review applicants. Join via Teams Friday, Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Email for more information.

Extra IT support

The IT Help Desk is offering additional locations for walk-up support at the start of the spring semester. You’ll be able to find IT support in the following locations:

University Center, near the art gallery, Thursday, January 11-Friday, January 12, and Tuesday, Jan. 16-Friday, Jan.19,10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Trinity Hall, first floor lobby, Monday-Friday, Jan. 11-Jan. 26, 8 am.-5 p.m.

The Help Desk will also be located in the normal location on the second floor of the UTA Library.

Introducing the New Teams

Beginning tomorrow, Friday, January, 12 you will have the option to use the new Microsoft Teams via a toggle on your mobile app, desktop application, and Chrome and Edge web browsers. For more information, visit the OIT website.

Elevate your career in 2024

In 2024, let's not just dream of success—let's define it. Elevate your career to new heights and embrace challenges with the UTA Coursera Career Academy, a microcredential program open to all Mavericks at no cost. Choose from 40-plus cutting-edge courses to level up your industry skills.

Example of MavID, using Blaze the mascot for the photo and name

Don't have a Mav ID?

Mav Express will be open Saturday, Jan.13, and Sunday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. An additional location, the Sabine Conference Room on the second floor of the University Center, will be available for ID pickup Thursday, Jan. 11-Wednesday, Jan. 17, for those who submit their photo online ahead of time. Visit the Mav Express Card Office website or email mavexpress@uta.edu for more information.

UTA scientist examines drinking water in Costa Rica

Four decades of changes in land use in central Costa Rica have increased nitrate concentrations in drinking water in some areas to potentially unsafe levels, according to a new study led by Ricardo Sánchez-Murillo, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences at UTA.

Maverick Stampede

Kick off the spring semester by participating in Maverick Stampede activities. On Ask Me Days, Tuesday, Jan. 16, and Wednesday, Jan. 17, UTA Ambassadors and other volunteers will be available on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer questions, provide resources, share involvement opportunities, and more. View other scheduled Maverick Stampede events.

Shooting for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris

Congratulations to UTA Movin' Mavs Head Coach Aaron Gouge and UTA Lady Movin' Mavs wheelchair basketball players Elizabeth Becker, Quinn Meyer, and Zoe Voris. They have secured spots in the final player pool that will be considered for roster spots for this year's U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Teams.

UTA Bookstore

Start your year off right at the UTA Bookstore! Receive 25% off Fitbit products for a limited time. Selection may vary; exclusions apply. The sale ends Friday, Jan. 12, 11:59 p.m.

Discover Indian Corner

Whether you are craving biryani, chicken tikka, or rotti, Indian Corner has you covered. Until Wednesday, Jan. 31, you can enjoy biryani from Indian Corner for just $9.99! Order yours today.

Hot deal

For a limited time only, you can use the Panera Bread app to order a warm cup of soup for just $1 with the purchase of an entrée. View Panera Bread’s website for more details on this deal.

Maverick Pantry

Maverick Pantry focuses on the needs of students who are experiencing food insecurity. The Maverick Panty team is available to support student parents with a fully stocked section of baby food and formula, bottles, bibs, diapers, wipes, blankets, small toys, and many more items.