A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR ALMA MATER.
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MAVERICK SPEAKERS SERIES tickets
Tickets are still available to hear renowned global thought leader Jackson Katz discuss “The Big Picture: Gender Violence in Historical, Cultural, and Political Perspectives” at the next Maverick Speakers Series event. Dr. Katz co-founded the multiracial, mixed-gender Mentors in Violence Prevention program. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in Texas Hall. TICKETS
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ASSESSING NATURAL DISASTER DAMAGE
Nick Fang, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, will use unmanned aerial vehicles to perform reconnaissance after natural disasters and more accurately and quickly assess damage to buildings. Dr. Fang has received a $299,000 National Science Foundation grant that will accelerate the conventional insurance adjustment process for which homeowners often wait months. READ MORE
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INVESTIGATING HUMAN INFERTILITY
With significant funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), biology Assistant Professor Sen Xu is investigating fundamental biological processes that lead to fertility problems in humans. Dr. Xu received a five-year, $1.89 million NIH grant to use cutting-edge genomic approaches to understand the genetic mechanisms of parthenogenesis, a form of asexual reproduction. READ MORE
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LEAVING A LEGACY
Legacy Leaders Mary Ann (’85 MBA) and Bob Van Siclen served as honorary hosts for the second annual Legacy Leaders Luncheon last week at UTA. The event celebrated legacy giving and recognized recent Legacy Leaders for advancing the University’s mission through their estate gifts.
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HOMECOMING 2019
Register now to attend UTA’s weeklong Homecoming celebration Nov. 4-10. Events include the Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Party on the Plaza, as well as special alumni group receptions, a parade, basketball games, and much more. REGISTER
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Nursing graduate Mercy Mumba (’10 BSN, ’16 PhD) and her research team will receive a five-year, $2.79 million National Institutes of Health grant to combat the growing opioid crisis. Dr. Mumba is an assistant professor in the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama.
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Networking Night | Learn more about UTA’s MavMentors program at a Networking Night event 6-7:30 p.m. in the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center. It’s a great opportunity to speak with fellow alumni, students, and employers, as well as hear about exciting changes to MavMentors. RSVP
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Maverick Open | Join UTA student-athletes, coaches, and staff for the annual Maverick Open Golf Outing at the Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington. Check-in is at noon with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds offset the costs of scholarships, tutoring, and nutrition for student-athletes. REGISTER
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Nancy’s Night | Named in honor of Nancy Baker, the late wife of UTA Athletics Director Jim Baker, Nancy’s Night benefits the Nancy Baker Endowed Scholarship, among other athletics endowments and programs. The revamped event begins at 6 p.m. at Troy’s inside Texas Live! TICKETS
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Digital Culture Roundtable | UTA’s Center for Theory presents “Digital Culture: Promises, Progress, and Power,” a roundtable discussion about the role of digital technology in society. The free event begins at 6 p.m. in Room 204 of the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs Building. READ MORE
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