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Ribbon cutting
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Tomorrow, Friday, April 14, at 2 p.m., join the Maverick community at the ribbon cutting for the new School of Social Work/CONHI Smart Hospital building. Celebrate with your colleagues and peers as we usher in a new era of multidisciplinary learning with the official opening.
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Wilson remembered
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Don Wilson, associate chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, passed away suddenly on April 11. “Don touched us with his gifts of gentleness, wisdom, and generosity of time, talent, and treasure," said Erian Armanios, chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
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Pop culture award
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Christopher Conway and Antoinette Sol, professors in the Department of Modern Languages, received the Ray and Pat Brown Award for Best Edited Collection in Popular and American Culture for their collection The Comic Book Western: New Perspectives on a Global Genre from The Popular Culture Association.
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Black maternal health
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Kyrah Brown, UTA assistant professor of kinesiology, spoke to Fort Worth Report about how UTA is celebrating Black Maternal Health Week. Brown said the events are a way to "celebrate Black birthing joy."
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Nonprofit impact
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Arlington leaders want to know how many nonprofit organizations operate in town, the communities they serve, and their needs, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers with UTA's College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs will help create a list of organizations, a data dashboard, a one-day workshop, and report. Emily Nwakpuda, UTA assistant professor, spoke with KERA about the project's mission.
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Spring Forward
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It’s not too late to join UT System’s Spring Forward Challenge. Groups of five to seven participants are encouraged to collectively log 1 million steps between April 3-30. For more information, visit http://go.uta.edu/wellness.
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UTA Volunteers is hiring
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UTA Volunteers is hiring student staff positions for fall 2023. Encourage your students to apply by Monday, April 24. For more information, contact kristine.cross@uta.edu.
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Jazz Brunch
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Jazz Brunch is back! Visit the Main Street Arts Festival in Fort Worth on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a special UTA brunch with live jazz performances. Find more details and ticket information at give.uta.edu/jazzbrunch.
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Celebration of Research and Innovation
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Join the UTA research community on Monday, April 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. for A Celebration of Research and Innovation featuring panels, posters, exhibits, and presentations by faculty, staff, and student inventors. Participants will network with other Maverick inventors, discover research opportunities, and connect with community partners. Participants must register to attend.
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Mavs Give Back
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Join your fellow Mavericks for a week when Mavs Give Back, April 24-28. Each day, we will highlight an area of impact that needs your support. By working together with other Mavericks, you will help students who need assistance to overcome barriers and stay on the path to graduation. Make a gift to contribute to the bigger picture at UTA.
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Alumni night at Mavs Baseball
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Join the UTA community for Alumni & Friends Night at Clay Gould Ballpark on Friday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m., as the Mavericks take the field against UT Rio Grande Valley. Admission is free for faculty, staff, and students with a UTA ID.
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UTA spirit
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In national competitions April 6-10, UTA spirit groups ranked among the top talent. In College Classic competitions, the dance team placed first in the hip hop category and second in team performance. UTA cheerleaders placed fourth in the NCAA Collegiate National Championship.
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Posting policy
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Want to post flyers, banners, yard signs, or other materials on campus to promote your department? Make sure to get them stamped by Student Organizations first. To learn more about the requirements, visit the UTA Student Organizations website.
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MAC renovation
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New flooring, equipment, and other upgrades will be installed in the Maverick Activities Center second floor fitness center and weight room May 13-July 9. During that time, the fitness area will be closed. Read more about the renovation.
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Involvement and Resource Fairs
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Registration is open for your department or business unit to join the summer 2023 Involvement and Resource Fairs. Learn more and register at mavorgs.campuslabs.com.
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Seeking a student director
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The UTA Leadership Center is hiring an Alternative Breaks student director. The Alternative Breaks program fosters active citizenship through service trips, training, and events. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 24. Email kristine.cross@uta.edu for more information.
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Volunteer for Celebrando el Éxito
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The Office of Cultural Engagement and Social Change, the Center for Mexican American Studies, and the Office of Talent, Culture, and Inclusion are seeking volunteers for Celebrando el Éxito on Thursday, May 4. Volunteers must register to participate.
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Coding camp
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The College of Education, in partnership with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, will offer a special coding camp for pre-k and kindergarten children and teachers July 24-28. Registration for children and teachers is free. Learn more at the College of Education website.
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