THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023
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Electrical outage scheduled to complete upgrades
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The Office of Facilities Management is planning electrical upgrades that will require electrical shutdowns for buildings and areas across campus. Electrical shutdowns affecting the following buildings will start at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and will remain continuous until sometime on Friday, Dec. 29.
- Brazos Pavilion
- College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs
- College Hall
- College of Business
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Engineering Lab
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Fine Arts
- Health Center
- Nanofab
- Nedderman Hall
- University Center
- Woolf Hall
Building generators will support limited electrical needs for research, building security, remote locking, and networking. To prevent data loss, keep computer work saved during this time frame. To prevent damage, turn off all electronic equipment including computers, scanners, and copiers (these devices do not need to be unplugged from their electrical outlets) prior to this outage. Remove all perishable items from the refrigerators and freezers in breakrooms and kitchens and turn off all the ice makers.
If you have research that needs to be added to the building generators, please either email Jeff Johnson, call his cellphone at 817-798-8456, email Joshua Tanner, or call his cellphone at 682-414-2133.
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Yi Hong, a Distinguished University Professor of bioengineering at UTA, has been named a fellow of the Biomedical Engineering Society. Dr. Hong, who has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers in the field of biomaterials and holds 12 patents, earned the recognition through exceptional achievements and experience in the field of biomedical engineering.
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| Watch segments of The College Tour
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Leah Angelica De Leon came to UTA for the same reason as tens of thousands of other students: to make the world better by being a nurse. UTA has allowed De Leon to study in the University’s brand new state-of-the-art Smart Hospital and build strong connections in her clinical group. Hear stories from De Leon and other top-notch students in segments of The College Tour, available on UTA’s website.
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Gift yourself knowledge this holiday season
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This holiday season, invest in yourself and enroll in Coursera, a free program offering professional certificates in a range of disciplines from industry experts. Explore courses in digital marketing, data analytics, cybersecurity, UX design, and more.
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| Payroll Office to be open Friday
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Even though University offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, the Payroll Office will be open. To pick up your check at the main payroll office, stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Set goals and focus on your wellness journey this holiday season with the Living Well platform, which serves as a one-stop shop for employees' mental health and self care needs. Congratulations to the following individuals who have achieved level one status in the Living Well program by earning 1,000 points or more: Cynthia Bradfield, Rhonda Michie, Sandra Henderson, Farina Chawdhry, Holly Woods, and Andrea Thomas. Enroll in the Living Well platform and participate in activities to earn points.
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| UTA scholar explains how Christmas feasts have evolved
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According to Amy Tigner, professor of English at UTA, the tradition of massive feasts around Christmas time can be traced to the ancient Roman holiday Saturnalia. If you’re interested in partying during the holidays like it’s 1599, visit Early Modern Recipes Online Collective, which was co-founded by Tigner in 2012.
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Holiday transportation schedule
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Reaching academic and career milestones in Fort Worth
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While completing his Master of Business Administration at UTA’s Fort Worth campus, Steve Montgomery learned skills that helped prepare him for his current role as Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer. He chose UTA Fort Worth for its location, ease of travel, and the program itself.
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Global Seal of Biliteracy
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UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can test their proficiency to receive the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a 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.
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Employee Tuition Affordability spring 2024 deadline
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Hispanic-serving graduate certificate
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Faculty and staff members reaching milestones of 10 years or more of service to UTA should review the 2024 service awards list for accuracy. Email revisions to askhr@uta.edu by Jan. 31, 2024.
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Temporary housing available on campus
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Power energy savings by turning off electrical devices
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The Office of Facilities Management suggests these steps to realize maximum energy savings:
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Turn off and unplug electrical devices. Many devices remain in a standby mode or use power even when turned off, including computers, monitors, scanners, printers, copiers, chargers, power supplies, appliances, and other electrical devices. If items are plugged into power strips, turn off the power strips.
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Lower the heating temperature and turn off air conditioning. Areas controlled directly by an occupant should have the air conditioning and fans turned off. Heating and air conditioning in many campus buildings are controlled by a computerized energy management system that will set these areas to maximize energy conservation during the break.
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Turn off all lights when you leave. Parking lot lighting schedules have been adjusted where feasible, taking campus safety and security into consideration.
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Clean up now to prevent post-holiday surprises
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The Office of Facilities Management suggests cleaning break rooms before the winter break.
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Wipe down and clean out common areas of any food items or candy to keep from attracting insects.
- Empty the refrigerator and turn off the ice maker.
- Remove all perishable items from the refrigerator and freezer.
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Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Wipe down the drawers, shelves, sides, and floor of the fridge. Dry thoroughly.
- Place baking soda, a bowl of dried oats, or a shallow bowl of dry, fresh coffee grounds and crumbled newspaper inside the refrigerator to combat mildew, mold, and bad odor. When you return, remove newspapers and oats/coffee grounds and wipe down the drawers and sides.
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Shut off space heaters for winter break
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If you have written permission for a space heater in your area, make sure to turn it off and unplug the heater before Winter Break and any time the area is not occupied. For details, see UTA's space heater policy.
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