UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023

New scholarship supports communication majors

Barbara Kelly Penn has made a $100,000 gift to establish the Alice G. Kelly Scholarship in honor of her late mother, Alice Kelly. The scholarship supports broadcast majors in the Department of Communication who demonstrate financial need.

Junior broadcast student Dominique Colbert was named the first recipient of the Alice G. Kelly Scholarship. As one of multiple siblings, Colbert said she learned from experience that communication is key, and it became the core of her passion for pursuing this career.

College Park dining promotions

Pie Five has updated its Circle of Crust rewards program. Use the updated app to earn points for your purchases.

Mavericks get a 10% discount at Indian Corner from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every day during the month of October.

Cheer on the Lady Mavs

UTA Women's Volleyball continues with games in October and November. Cheer on the Lady Mavs this Thursday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. as they take on Abilene Christian University.

Professional clothing resource

The Professional Clothing Closet will open at the end of October for UTA students who are in need of professional attire for career and internship interviews. It will be located inside the Maverick Pantry.

UTA Bookstore sale

UTA Bookstore is having a clearance sale! Choose from UTA apparel and Stanley mugs ranging from 25-75% off. Sign up for emails or texts from the UTA Bookstore to receive a 10% discount. Staff and faculty receive a 10% discount on all Bookstore and Bookstore Starbucks purchases when they show their Mav IDs.

New campus reflection room

A larger campus reflection room for students and employees opened Monday, Oct. 9. The new location is CAPPA South B at 706 Greek Row Dr. Mavericks can access the northwest entrance using their Mav ID cards. Contact Student Organizations at 817-272-2963 for more information.

Bright Star performances

UTA's Department of Theatre Arts and Dance presents Bright Star by Steve Martin Oct. 11-15. Tickets are $12 for employees and students.

Career development events and resources

The Career Development Center provides innovative career development and employer experiences for the Maverick community. Check out these upcoming events.

Startup Employer Panel - Tuesday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Destino Success - Tuesday, Oct. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Forage: Student Demo - Thursday, Oct. 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Handshake 101 - Friday, Oct. 20, 2:30-3 p.m.
Career Development Center Open House - Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4-6:30 p.m.

Wear pink

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Those who wear pink are invited to stop by the Office of Health Promotion table on the University Center mall 12-2 p.m. to receive a prize.

Campus Sustainability Month

October is Campus Sustainability Month, allowing campuses to take a moment to recognize and work on sustainability goals and initiatives. View a list of celebratory events and follow @GoGreenUTA on Instagram for updates.

Bilingual credential

UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can test their proficiency to receive the Global Seal of Biliteracy, an internationally recognized micro-credential that conveys language proficiency. The test is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email proficiency@uta.edu for more information.

Student elections

Are you interested in representing the student body? There’s no better way than to run for a student-elected office. Positions include homecoming king and queen, student government senators, UTA ambassadors, and student service fee allocation committee representatives. Elections are Oct. 23-24.

Take the exit survey

Are you graduating soon? Complete the graduate exit survey to let UTA know about your experiences as a Maverick. You will receive an email from gradteam@uta.edu with the survey invitation. The link is also available in Canvas.