AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING ON YOUR CAMPUS THIS WEEK.
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Gas-to-liquid Fuel conversion
On Monday President Vistasp Karbhari, UTA researchers, and representatives from Greenway Innovative Energy, Inc. dedicated the Conrad Greer Laboratory, made possible by a gift from Greenway. It is the new home of the Gas-to-Liquid Project, a more cost-efficient process converting gas to a high-grade diesel or jet fuel. READ MORE
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Alumni honored by local press
Cynthia Frazier Odom, Willie Houston III, Ellen B. Wilson, Maria Mejia, and Marsha Smith Schattner all recently received recognition for their business success. Odom, Houston, Wilson, and Mejia were honored by the Fort Worth Business Press at the CFO of the Year awards banquet while the Dallas Business Journal announced Schattner as a 2017 Women in Business honoree.
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NEW cola dean announced
Dr. Elisabeth Cawthon was announced as the new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts by UTA Interim Provost Ronald Elsenbaumer. Dr. Cawthon has served UTA in the Department of History since 1988 and has provided tremendous leadership to the Department, College, and University. READ MORE
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2017-2018 MSS Lineup
Lou Diamond Phillips ('85) kicks off this year's Maverick Speakers Series as it enters its tenth year of bringing today's brightest minds to Arlington. The 2017-2018 lineup includes an astronaut, an economist, a best-selling author, and a popular TV news anchor. READ MORE
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making the cut
Two golfers with UTA connections won their way into the PGA Championship, the final major of the 2017 season. Stuart Deane, current director of golf at UTA, and Greg Gregory, former UTA golfer, will be playing in the August tournament at Quail Hollow Club. READ MORE
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Faculty Honor
Yi Hong, assistant professor in the Bioengineering Department, has been named a Fellow of the American Heart Association, one of the most prestigious professional organizations in the U.S. for outstanding contributions in science, medicine, volunteerism and leadership in heart health. READ MORE
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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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Texas Autocross | Free and open to the public, the 17th annual Texas Autocross Weekend hosted by UTA's College of Engineering will put racers from colleges around the country in a timed competition at UTA's Lot 49. Races begin on Saturday at 9 am. MORE INFORMATION
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Summer Movie Series | Have a need for speed? EXCEL Campus Activities Summer Movie Series will be screening Fate of the Furious Thursday, July 13, at 9 pm in the Architecture Courtyard. Concessions will be available for purchase, and as always, popcorn is free! VIEW THE MOVIE SCHEDULE
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Alumni Chapter Meeting| The Fort Worth Alumni Chapter will meet from 12 to 1 pm at Joe T. Garcia's to network and discuss chapter events. College of Engineering Dean Peter Crouch will also be on hand to provide updates on the College's current progress toward the University's strategic plan. REGISTER
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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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