AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING ON YOUR CAMPUS THIS WEEK.
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A New Chapter for Fort Worth Alumni
UTA alumni living in Fort Worth now have a new way to network with fellow Mavericks in their hometown. The UTA Fort Worth Alumni Chapter held a kick-off luncheon on Tuesday. The chapter plans to meet quarterly to discuss activities and receive updates on the University's progress. To get involved or for more information, contact Brady Minor in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. SEE THE PICTURES
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UTA Partners with AISD
UTA and the Arlington Independent School District have created a partnership to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university degree for traditionally underserved high school students currently enrolled at Arlington Collegiate High School. Through the newly instituted ACHS Lion Scholars program, students who are within six hours of completing their associate’s degree can also begin taking classes toward a bachelor’s degree at UTA. READ MORE
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Major League Maverick
Former UTA Maverick Dillon Gee made his first start for the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park on Tuesday. After several appearances in relief for the Rangers and a successful start to the season with the Triple A Round Rock Express, Gee got his golden opportunity to shine at the Major League Level. He helped the Rangers to a 10-8 win over the New York Mets, his former team. READ MORE
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a better laser
Weidong Zhou, a professor in the Electrical Engineering Department, is the primary investigator in a five-year $3 million Multidisciplinary Research Initiatives grant from the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office to develop a high-power semiconductor laser that is compact, efficient, and power-scalable. READ MORE
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Flash Flood App
D.J. Seo, the Robert S. Gooch Endowed Professor of Water Resources Engineering and a civil engineering professor at UTA, designed iSeeFlood in 2016 that is now available for iPhones. The app enlists the help of everyday people to identify flooding. READ MORE
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Sustainable Urban Communities
Melanie Sattler, a UTA associate professor of civil engineering, is leading a three-year project approved by the Arlington City Council to measure hydrogen sulfide and multiple other parameters that influence manhole corrosion. READ MORE
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Summer Movie Series | EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Movie Series is back for 2017! Join us on Thursdays at 9 pm in the Architecture Courtyard for free screenings of popular movies. Concessions will be available for purchase, and as always, popcorn is free! VIEW THE SCHEDULE
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International Folk Art Market | The renowned International Folk Art Market | Santa Fe—rated the Best Art Festival in America by USA Today—is coming to the city of Arlington Friday-Saturday, June 16-17, at The Green at College Park. READ MORE
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UTA Day with the Wings | Cheer on the Dallas Wings with Blaze and the UTA Spirit Teams as the Wings take on the San Antonio Stars at College Park Center on June 21 at 12 pm. Use passcode UTADAY17 for $10 tickets. GET YOUR TICKETS
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Arlington 4th of July Parade | Since 1965, Arlington has been home to one of the largest 4th of July parades in Texas. The parade route winds through UTA's College Park District and will include UTA-sponsored floats. Gather your family and friends for the 9 am parade and celebrate America. PARADE INFO
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Purpose Statement
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 team is here to support your opportunity to be a part of the University family. We want to hear your stories and success as well as create a pathway for you to 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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