UTA breaks ground on UTA West
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UTA broke ground this morning on UTA West, its highly anticipated campus to be located on the western edge of Fort Worth, during a ceremonial event that marked a major step in the University’s expansion. UTA West will feature cutting-edge academic and research facilities that will bring together students, faculty, and industry leaders to drive innovation and workforce development.
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As part of the Maverick Speakers Series, musician, actor, and author Ice-T will share his story of resilience and success in his lecture “Overcoming Adversity: From Streets to Stardom” on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Texas Hall. Tickets are free for faculty, staff, and students and just $5 for the community. Reserve your tickets at utatickets.com.
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Enjoy a spectacular evening of music as we celebrate 130 years of UTA at the College of Liberal Arts Festival of Ideas Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. at Texas Hall. This extravaganza will showcase the UTA University Singers, joined by UTA poets, actors, dancers, instrumentalists, ensembles, and community singers.
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UTA’s giving day returns on Tuesday, April 22. More than a day of giving, MavsDay is a celebration of what we can achieve when we work together. Show your Mav Power and help our talented students achieve their educational goals by making an early gift now or giving on the day. Together, we’re unstoppable. Learn more at give.uta.edu/MavsDay.
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Texans in rural areas face significant barriers to health care that their urban counterparts do not. By bringing advanced training directly to them, UTA’s Mobile Simulation Lab will help local health care providers expand their expertise, enabling them to deliver essential care within their communities.
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The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE) will hold a faculty showcase Thursday, April 17, 4-6:30 p.m. in Room 104 of Trinity Hall. Enjoy appetizers and drinks and learn about faculty innovations in this mix-and-mingle event. Watch an overview video about the event and register to attend.
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COACHE survey closes Monday
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The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey will close on Monday, April 7.
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Find the email from coachefaculty@abtsurvey.com with your unique link if you are a full-time faculty member who has worked at UTA for at least one year.
- Complete the survey to help the Faculty Senate identify actionable recommendations for improving faculty working conditions at UTA.
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Email Jackie Fay, chair of the COACHE Steering Committee, if you have questions.
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| Outside activity reporting
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| Registration begins Monday
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Registration for summer and fall begins Monday, April 7. Help the Maverick advising community remind students of these three easy steps so they are ready and cleared for spring registration: Confirm summer and fall courses with your advisor, clear any registration-preventing holds, and check for your date to begin enrolling! Students can log in to MyUTA to complete these action items.
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| AVP candidate presentations
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Faculty and staff are invited to watch and provide feedback on presentations from the candidates for the assistant vice president or associate vice provost of online learning and academic innovation.
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| Process inventory session
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Learn about process inventory, see real-world examples from University departments, and learn how streamlining processes can boost your team's efficiency and collaboration at the Change and Process Improvement Team’s upcoming session on Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join the Process Improvement Community Team for details.
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| New Teams security feature coming soon
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Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to report security risks and concerns in one-on-one chats, group chats, and meeting chats. To learn how, visit the OIT website.
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| Third Thursday Think Tank
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate by providing powerful tools to streamline operations, enhancing customers' experiences, and driving growth. Learn more about boosting your business with AI at the Third Thursday Think Tank session Thursday, April 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required.
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| Glass art sale preview event
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Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a special preview and early purchase event for the Spring Glass Art Sale and Fundraiser Friday, May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This is your chance to explore and purchase one-of-a-kind glass artwork while supporting art students.
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| Enhanced MavPlanner, MavScheduler, and MavInspire
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This spring, enhanced versions of MavPlanner, MavScheduler, and MavInspire will be available at UTA. The enhanced systems will see updated user interfaces and functionality. Leveraging improved technology will put actionable data for engagement and early alerts in the hands of faculty and staff. The tools will also allow staff to effectively assist students with planning a clear path to graduation.
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