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April 21, 2016  •  View in browser  •  Alumni E-Newsletter Archive

Featuring the latest news and events on your campus, this week's newsletter is sure to keep you up to date on all things UTA. If you have a story or event you would like to be considered for the newsletter, contact us utacommunications@uta.edu. Go Mavs!

Holding Court

The UTA women's tennis team opens play in the Sun Belt Championship this Friday after the second straight season in which they were undefeated at home. The team was also recognized this past week for their outstanding academic performance. They were one of fourteen Sun Belt Programs to earn an NCAA Public Recognition Award for their Academic Progress Rate, the definitive metric used to measure how well an athletic program performs in the classroom. The nationally ranked women's team starts tournament play on Friday at 11:30 a.m. against Louisiana.

Jazz Brunch Recap

A big thank you to all the alumni and friends who came out to the UTA Jazz Brunch last Saturday at the Fort Worth Main St. Arts Festival. Pictures of the event can be found on the Alumni Relations social media page for those who attended. UTA was a main stage sponsor again this year and hosted an informational booth that was visited by many proud alumni and supporters. It was a great time for community building in Fort Worth and further extended the UTA brand into Dallas/Fort Worth area communities.

Honoring Commitment

Do you remember that one faculty or staff member who made a difference in your life while at UTA? Over the past several weeks, President Karbhari has taken the time to remind those of us on campus about our shared purpose to advance education and impact lives at the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony and Outstanding Maverick Awards Ceremony. Check if your favorite professor or administrator is still on campus and see this year's service award winners and outstanding Mavericks. Jerry Rodnitzky, pictured here, was awarded his pin for 50 years of service.

Alumni Spotlight

Major General Lester Simpson accomplished many firsts and continues to make history. He was the first African-American batallion commander in the Texas Army National Guard and is currently the first African-American commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division. A UTA alum, Major General Simpson has been a strong UTA supporter and has served as a mentor for ROTC cadets since his graduation. He was nominated by the Cadet Corps Alumni Council and chosen by the College of Liberal Arts to serve as the commencement speaker for the College this May.

SAVE THE DATE

Maverick Ring Ceremony and Reception

A rite of passage, the Maverick Ring Ceremony and Reception brings UTA students one step closer to becoming a proud alumni. Hundreds of students will receive their class ring in the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom this Tuesday and, of course, rub the bronze bust of former President E.H. Hereford for good luck.

CareerCon2016

Current students and alumni are invited to UTA's Division of Student Affairs inaugural CareerCon on Saturday, April 30. The event, Highway to Success, is a half-day conference beginning at 8:00 a.m. located in the Upper-Level of the E.H. Hereford University Center. Cost for the event is $10 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. You can register here.

Building a Barrier-Free Campus Exhibit Opening

A roundtable discussion and opening reception will be held from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in the Sixth Floor Parlor of the UTA Library for Building a Barrier-Free Campus: The History of Accessibility at UTA. The exhibit features oral histories collected by students in the History of Disability Studies program and will remain on view through 2016.

Dallas Alumni Breakfast at The City Club

Join us for breakfast and a chance to network with Dallas area UTA alumni at The City Club in downtown Dallas. The breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will feature brief remarks about the great things happening at your University. Register here for your chance to meet fellow Mavericks in Dallas.

To tell us what you’d like to know more about from UTA, contact utacommunications@uta.edu or the Office of Alumni Relations.

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