AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.
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Three UTA student-athletes will play for Team USA at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on September 7. They are Abbie Dunkin and Rose Hollerman (WCBB) and Tobi Fawehinmi (T&F). Six UTA alumni will also compete in the games: Aaron Gouge and Mike Paye (WCBB), Dr. Darlene Hunter (Women's WCBB), Jon Rydberg (WC Tennis), David Eng (WCBB, Canada), and Brent Lakatos (Track, Canada). UTA alum Paul Schultz is participating as a commentator for NBC's coverage of wheelchair basketball. WATCH THE GAMES
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"Helping the Place I Call Home"
Mindy Carmichael, 1990 Civil Engineering alumna, became the first woman named Public Works and Transportation Director for the city of Arlington. But she will tell you her greatest achievement is contributing to the city. "It isn’t just a career," Carmichael says. "I’m helping the place I call home." READ MORE
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Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Vince Puente to the Finance Commission of Texas, the governing body of the state banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies. READ MORE
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In addition to alumnus Chris MacFarland, UTA faculty were lauded by the DFW technology community as Tech Titans. Professors Sandy Dasgupta, Liping Tang, Kevin Schug, and Laura Mydlarz won or were finalists for their work. READ MORE
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This year the Distinguished Alumni Awards will include a Recent Graduate Award category to honor an alum who graduated within the past 15 years and who has demonstrated noteworthy leadership at UTA, in the community, or in their chosen profession. NOMINATE A RECENT GRADUATE
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On September 22, UTA will participate in North Texas Giving Day as a benefiting organization. Help make your university the best it can be through this unique opportunity to support scholarships. READ MORE
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UTA Community Comes Together
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MSS: Reza Aslan | The first lecture of the 2016-2017 Maverick Speakers Series, presented by OVERTURE DFW, 55+ Living for a New Generation, will feature author and religious scholar Reza Aslan. VIP Packages to attend a private dinner and photo opportunity with Aslan are available. All VIP Package proceeds benefit the President's Fund for Excellence. BUY TICKETS
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MSS: Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn | Journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn present A Path Appears: How an Individual Can Change the World as part of this year's Maverick Speakers Series. VIP dinner and photo opportunity tickets are also available through the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. BUY TICKETS
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UTA Night at FC Dallas | Join us for a happy hour at Mattito's and a pre-game experience at Toyota Stadium in Frisco as FC Dallas takes on the Seattle Sounders Football Club. Check back with us to purchase tickets to the 6:00 pm game and UTA Alumni Relations festivities. BUY TICKETS
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SEIR Groundbreaking | UTA and Arlington leaders will break ground on the 220,000-square-foot Science Engineering Innvoation and Research building dedicated to innovative research, collaborative solutions, and workforce development. READ MORE
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Development and Alumni Relations at UTA is here to build traditions and create communities among the hundreds of thousands of current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of UTA. As part of the dedicated Alumni Relations mission, our new team is here to support your opportunity to be a part of the University family. We want to hear your stories and successes as well as create a pathway for to you stay engaged. Email us at alumni@uta.edu and use this newsletter to stay in the mix with those you care about at The University of Texas at Arlington.
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