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Monday, November 13, 2017

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Distinguished Alumni Awards

Some of the things that make UTA great are the recipients of this year's Distinguished Alumni Awards. See more photos from Friday night's event. LEARN MORE.


Meet candidates for VP of Student Affairs

Candidates for vice president for Student Affairs will have sessions open to the University community at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Room 204 of the CAPPA Building; 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in Room 212 of Pickard Hall; and 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Room 100 of the Geoscience Building. Each candidate will speak, followed by a question-and-answer session with faculty, staff, and students.

The candidate’s name and resume will be released 24 hours in advance of each session.

Visit the Senior Leadership Searches webpage to learn more about the vice president for Student Affairs search as details become available.


Detours on west campus this weekend

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UTA Boulevard between Kerby Street and West Nedderman Drive will be closed Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 18-19, for removal of the construction crane at West Campus Garage. Alternate east-west options include Abram Street, Greek Row Drive, and Mitchell Street.


Buy Thanksgiving dinner tickets

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Faculty, staff, and friends can purchase tickets for UTA's Thanksgiving dinner, a new Maverick tradition. The meal is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 21, in the Connection Café in the University Center. The meal is free for students with a meal plan. Tickets are $5 for students without a meal plan. Receive a free meal by volunteering. LEARN MORE.


Take the UTA PD survey

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The UTA Police Department seeks your opinion regarding its performance in serving the community. The UTA PD survey will remain open until Dec. 8. Your time and input will help UTA PD enhance its professionalism and the services provided to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. LEARN MORE.


Spend your UT Flex by Wednesday

The last day to spend your 2016-17 UT FLEX funds this year is Wednesday, Nov. 15. The last day to submit claims for reimbursement is Thursday, Nov. 30. LEARN MORE.


Business Affairs Training and Development

  • Nov. 14—Create Requisition: MAV eSHOP for Requesters
  • Nov. 15—Create Requisition: Special Item Request Form
  • Nov. 16—Position and Workforce Management
  • Nov. 19—Create Requisition: MAV eSHOP for Requesters

Register at the Business Affairs Training and Development webpage.

Human Resources Learning and Development

  • Nov. 14—Conducting Effective Meetings
  • Nov. 16—Welcoming Diversity
  • Nov. 16—Fundamental Skills for Supervisors and Managers
  • Nov. 28—Coaching Skills for Supervisors
  • Nov. 29—Maverick Service Excellence: Section 3: Handling Problems and Complaints
  • Nov. 30—Time Management: Keys to Everyday Office Success

Register through the HR Learning and Development webpage.


Coming Up

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See more on the UTA events calendar.

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