MavWire — Wednesday, February 8, 2017 — Office of University Communications

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Watch Lady Mavs at lunchtime game Thursday; doubleheader Saturday against Arkansas State

Watch the Lady Mavs basketball team play Little Rock at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at College Park Center.

Celebrate Health Professionals Night at College Park Center when the women's and men's basketball teams take on Arkansas State Saturday, Feb. 11. Tip-off times are 2 and 4:30 p.m.

Individual, group, and package tickets available at utatickets.com.

Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Notification

UTA complies with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act that requires institutions of higher education to design and implement alcohol and illicit drugs programs on their campuses. In compliance with the Act, the University has adopted and implemented a program to prevent “the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees” on University property or as part of any University activity.

Health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse

Alcohol and Drug Awareness

Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse (Brochures are at UTA Police Department and Health Services.)

University policies related to the illegal possession, use, or distribution of drugs or alcohol

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Drug-Free University Community and Workplace Policy

Drugs and Alcohol Policy

Availability of treatment for drug or alcohol problems

Employees—Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided through UTA's Office of Human Resources at 800-343-3822 or visit alliancewp.com.

Students—Drug and alcohol counseling and referral services are available through UTA Health Services at 817-272-2771 or visit uta.edu/healthservices.

Internal sanctions and federal, state, and local legal penalties that may result from the illegal sale, possession, consumption, or distribution of drugs or alcohol

Disciplinary Penalties

Student Conduct and Discipline

Standards of Conduct Guide

Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse (Brochures are at UTA Police Department and Health Services.)

UTA Bookstore closed this weekend

The UTA Bookstore will be closed Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12, for its annual inventory. Shop online. Starbucks will be open.

Beware of tax-time scams

The IRS isn't the only one to fear at tax time. Scammers are out to get your tax return, access to your bank account, and more. Be wary of suspicious emails and phone calls. LEARN MORE.

Coming Up

Friday, Feb. 10—Friday Night Film: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Wednesday, Feb. 15—Pizza with President Karbhari

Thursday, Feb. 16—Maverick Speakers Series Featuring Kevin O’Leary

See more on the UTA events calendar.

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