TrailBlazer 2015 Archive » TrailBlazer — Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Digital history: Images in the Texas Disability History Collection website will include a woman receiving a Bible written in Braille in 1938 and Jim Hayes, founder and longtime coach of the UTA Movin' Mavs wheelchair basketball team, in 1986. The photos are from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection in Special Collections in the Central Library.

UTA Libraries first in Texas to digitize disability history

UT Arlington Libraries have received a $25,000 TexTreasures grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to digitize and publish disability history relating to UTA and Texas, becoming the only such collection in Texas or the Southwest.

The digitized items will become part of the Libraries’ Texas Disability History Collection and be made available through a website set to launch in late spring.

The disability history collection includes 40 oral history interviews with prominent disability rights advocates and Texans with disabilities, and hundreds of UTA Libraries Special Collections holdings such as personal papers, organizational records, photographs, and audio and video recordings. 

Read more about the digital disability history collection.

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow tickets available today

Tickets to see actress and activist Mia Farrow for the Maverick Speakers Series will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Farrow will speak on "What Falls Away: One Woman’s Journey to Fulfillment" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Texas Hall. An audience question-and-answer session will follow the lecture.

She is perhaps best known for her role as Rosemary in Rosemary’s Baby and has appeared in more than 50 films, winning numerous awards since her career began in 1964. Her most recent film is 2011’s Dark Horse.

Farrow has worked extensively as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is involved in humanitarian activities in Africa. In 2008, Time magazine named her one of the most influential people in the world.

General admission is free, but tickets are required. Season and preferred ticket packages are available and include reserved seating, parking, and more. For all these ticket options, go to utatickets.com.

For VIP packages, contact Mark LaVelle at mlavelle@uta.edu or 817-272-5235.

Stay connected with UT Arlington social media

Stay up-to-date with the latest events and innovations at UT Arlington on our official social media channels. Engage with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the UT Arlington community on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Vine, Pinterest, and Snapchat (utarlington).

To see a list of some University-hosted social media pages and groups—including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Flickr—and to learn more about how your department, program, or campus organization can utilize social networking platforms, see UT Arlington’s social media index and social media guidelines.

Study Abroad Fair arrives Wednesday

Come to the Study Abroad Fair and learn about the more than 500 study abroad programs in 62 countries where Mavericks can earn credit while having the adventure of a lifetime. The fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, on the University Center mall.

Chat with study abroad alumni, meet representatives from programs on nearly every continent, and learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

For more information, go to the Study Abroad website or email studyabroad@uta.edu.

Activity Fair The University Center mall was packed Wednesday for the annual Maverick Cookout Featuring the Activity Fair Day. Students learned about student organizations, sports clubs, social groups, University departments, volunteer opportunities, and community programs. See more photos.

After-hours crisis line now open

A new crisis line offers crisis counseling to students after hours, when the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office is closed.

The MAVS Talk After-Hours Crisis Line is 817-272-TALK (8255).

The after-hours line is staffed by Protocall. Crisis counselors will assess students for safety and provide information about campus and community services. Read more about CAPS’ emergency procedures and contact information.

The new crisis line is part of a UT System initiative to provide services after hours and prevent suicide on campus.

CAPS provides individual, couples, and group counseling programs and is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays in Room 303 of Ransom Hall.

For more information, go to uta.edu/caps.

Audition for new winterguard

The new UTA winterguard will hold auditions Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at Texas Hall.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Auditions are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Cost to audition is $25.

Winterguard is an innovative art form that combines dance, music, art, theater, manipulation of flags, rifles, sabres, and props as well as stamina and great physical fitness.

Fine arts credit is available. The group sponsors the Brenham Winterguard and will compete locally, throughout Texas, and at the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.

For more information, email karen.blake@uta.edu.

Sign up now for Oozeball's muddy action

Whether you're "in-it-to-win-it" or just looking for a muddy good time, Oozeball is a tradition you can't pass up.

Competitors take to the sloppy courts for the mud volleyball tournament 1-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. The action is at the courts on West Fourth Street at Summit Avenue, south of Greek Row Drive.

Register online or at the Services and Information Desk at the Maverick Activities Center by Wednesday, Sept. 16. Late entries will be put on a waiting list.

Hungry? Texadelphia heads to College Park; find later hours at The Plaza

Texadelphia, home of the original Texas cheesesteak, plans soon to open its latest restaurant in the College Park District.

Other food sources in the district are La Blue Casa, Pie Five Pizza, and Coolberry Frozen Yogurt.

On campus late and need a bite to eat? Stop by the P.O.D. Market for a snack or a new JambaGo smoothie, both now open until 11 p.m. Mondays–Thursdays in the E.H. Hereford University Center.

The Plaza Food Court is now open until 5 p.m. Choose from Chick-fill-A, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Panda Express, Subway, and Sushic. 

Read more about on-campus dining locations and hours.

CAAS seeking scholars, leaders

The Center for African American Studies is accepting applications for the Emerging Scholars Program and the Emerging Leader Initiative. These programs focus on first-year student success and leadership development. Visit uta.edu/caas for details. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 11.

House party Dr. Paul Wong, top left, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, mingles with students at the college's open house Friday. The event was one of several social activities hosted by colleges, schools, departments, and organizations to kick off the academic year. Read more about the Maverick Stampede.

Workshops help students prepare for upcoming All Majors Job Fair

Be ready for your future when you attend the Fall 2015 All Majors Job Fair for UT Arlington students and alumni only.

The fair is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the Maverick Activities Center. No registration is required for the free event. Wear a suit and bring a student ID and plenty of résumés. Employers will be on hand to talk with students, take résumés, and discuss job possibilities.

See the workshops schedule, which also includes programs after the fair and during the semester. The Career Development Center also sponsors information sessions and on-campus interviews with companies.

For more information on the job fair and job hunting, contact the Career Development Center at careers@uta.edu or at 817-272-2932.

Parking affected by Summit Avenue closing

Parking alternatives are necessary because of the closing of Summit Avenue for resurfacing through Monday, Sept. 21.

Parking for the Swift Center, the Veterans Assistance Center, and Summit Avenue parking will be relocated to the Meadow Run lot, accessed from Greek Row, and the YWCA Child Care Center overflow lot at Summit and UTA Boulevard.

Entrance to the Greek houses parking lot will be temporarily relocated to the Davis Drive side.

Facilities Management has asked University Parking Enforcement to not write tickets during the resurfacing. Vehicles parked on Summit during this time will be towed by the city.

Cast stone repairs continue in College Park District

Cast stone repairs are underway in the College Park District. Traffic barriers are on Spaniolo Drive between First and Second streets through Friday, Sept. 25.

The sidewalk east of the Dan Dipert University Welcome Center is closed to pedestrian traffic through Thursday, Oct. 22. To reach the Welcome Center, go through the parking garage and enter from the west.

Questions? Contact Don Lange at donlange@uta.edu.

University Center, Central Library offer online view of room availability

Student organizations can now view room availability for the E.H. Hereford University Center and Central Library before submitting paperwork to book the room.

Visit the University Center Plan your event here link and navigate to the Log In to View Room Availability. Enter your NetID and password to go to the Virtual Event Management System page, then click on Browse in the upper left to see space availability by date, room type, or setup type.

For questions, email ucrequest@uta.edu. 

Women in Leadership program seeks members

Apply now to join the Women in Leadership cohort for 2015-16. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 11. The Women in Leadership program is an opportunity to develop relationships with women who strive to make a positive difference in the community.

Apply for fall graduation by Friday

To be considered for fall graduation, submit your application by Friday, Sept. 11. Read more about graduation deadlines.

Make sure you're included in the campus directory, if you want to be

For inclusion in the Maverick Connection, UT Arlington’s printed campus directory, the privacy settings in your MyMav Student Center as of Tuesday, Sept. 15, will be used to determine if your name and contact information are included.

Read how to check your privacy settings.

Read about how to set your privacy preferences in MyMav, your rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and student privacy rights.

Grade exclusion, grade forgiveness are options for undergraduates

Grade exclusion and grade forgiveness requests can be made for fall term processing Tuesday, Sept. 15-Wednesday, Nov. 4. Contact your academic adviser for eligibility information.

Anti-hazing policy available online

Read UT Arlington's anti-hazing policy and section 51.936 of the Texas Education Code. Printed copies of both are available in the Office of Community Standards in Suite B170 of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

For questions related to hazing or to make a report, contact the Office of Community Standards at 817-272-2354 or conduct@uta.edu.

Meningitis vaccination documentation required

All new students and those not enrolled in the spring or summer terms will not be able to register for fall sessions until they file proof of meningitis vaccination.

As of Jan. 1, 2012, incoming Texas college students and students returning after an absence of at least one fall or spring semester who are under 22 years old must submit documentation of immunization against bacterial meningitis.

You must have received the vaccine within the past five years and no later than the first day of your first session at UT Arlington. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be dropped from courses.

UT Arlington has contracted with Magnus Health SMR to collect student vaccination records, verify the documents, and maintain the records in compliance with federal privacy laws.

For more information, visit UTA's meningitis website.

FERPA outlines your rights on education records

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords to students rights with respect to their education records. These rights include: the right to inspect and review the student’s education record; the right to request amendments of the student’s record which the student believes are inaccurate or misleading; the right to provide written consent before the University discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s record, except to the extent FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

Read more about FERPA policies and procedures and student privacy rights.

Transcripts available in PDF format

UT Arlington now offers transcripts in PDF format. Students can send PDF transcripts by email to another university, a potential employer, or themselves. Read more about ordering transcripts.

Print your own enrollment verification

Enrollment verification is available online. To print your verification, log on to MyMav, go to Student Center, and click on Request Enrollment Verification to access the National Student Loan Clearinghouse.

Gallery unveils UTA's diverse collections Historic artwork and hidden treasures are part of The Gallery at UTA’s opening exhibition for the 2015-16 school year. “Building: Selections from the University Art Collection” features works chosen from several art and artifact collections at UT Arlington. The exhibit illuminates some rare gems not widely seen by the general public. Media includes contemporary prints, photographs, and paintings; early- and mid-20th century prints by Ruscha, Picasso, Dali, Miro, Baskin and others; modern and contemporary glass works; as well as wood, ceramic, and bronze pieces. The exhibit opens Tuesday, Sept. 8, and runs through Oct. 10. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. The Gallery is located in Room 169 of the Fine Art Building. A reception for the exhibition is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Read more about Building: Selections from the University Art Collection.

Tuesday, Sept. 8

Afternoon Showcase Matt Cermanski, a contestant on season 5 of NBC’s vocal competition The Voice, performs. Free. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. EXCEL Campus Activities.

Volleyball Mavericks vs. Abilene Christian. Luau-Mav 1000 tailgate Tickets $3 with student ID; All-Sports Pass $25, all 2015-16 sports. 6:30 p.m., College Park Center. Athletics.

Thursday, Sept. 10

DUI Simulator Experience what it's like to drive under the influence. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. Health Services.

40th Linton Powell Organ Recital Linton Powell, retired professor of music, performs for the 40th year with organ and harpsichord music. Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music.

Friday, Sept. 11

Friends of the Library Russell Gold discusses his book The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World. 7:30 p.m., sixth floor, Central Library. Friends of the Library.

Discount Rangers Tickets Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics. Globe Life Park. Also, Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 12-13. Visit texasrangers.com/grouptickets, click on UT Arlington, and use the password GOMAVS to get your discounted tickets.

Monday, Sept. 14

Guest Double Bass Recital Milton Masciadri of the University of Georgia performs. Free. 7:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music.

Discount Rangers Tickets Rangers vs. Houston Astros. Globe Life Park. Also, Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 15-17. Visit texasrangers.com/grouptickets, click on UT Arlington, and use the password GOMAVS to get your discounted tickets.

Tuesday, Sept. 15

One Mic Stand Comedy Show Free. 7:30-9 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. EXCEL Campus Activities.

Clavier Piano Recital Performances by UTA piano students. Free. 7:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Faculty Bassoon Recital Scott Pool, assistant professor of music, performs. Free. 7:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music.

Coming up

Volleyball Tickets $3 with student ID; All-Sports Pass $25, all 2015-16 sports. Mavericks vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.18, Fiesta Friday, Hispanic Heritage Night, Los Mavericks shirt giveaway; vs. Georgia State, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, volleyball alumni reunion, Camper Reunion Day, Boys and Girls Club Night, post-game autographs; vs. Georgia Southern, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, tailgate, OctoberFest/beer tasting, Pink Night, Greek Out; vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Jersey Day, Blaze's Kids Club, Youth Day, International Frugal Fun Day, post-game autographs. All at College Park Center. Athletics.

Discount Rangers Tickets Discount tickets are available. Upcoming games are Seattle Mariners, Sept. 18-20; Detroit Tigers, Sept. 28-30; and Los Angeles Angels, Oct. 1-4. Visit texasrangers.com/grouptickets, click on UT Arlington, and use the password GOMAVS to get your discounted tickets.

Free Music Recitals and Concerts Guest Piano Recital with Gustavo Romero, Saturday, Sept. 19; Voice Division Recital with UTA vocal students, noon-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21; Faculty Flute Recital with Terry Sanchez, Friday, Sept. 25; Honors Recital, noon, Monday, Sept. 28; and Faculty Piano Recital with Young-Hyun Cho, Tuesday, Sept. 29. All free, at 7:30 p.m. unless noted, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music.

UTA Symphony Orchestra Concert The UTA Symphony Orchestra performs, conducted by Clifton Evans. Tickets $6 students and seniors, $9 general admission. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music.

UT Arlington at the Levitt UTA Wind Symphony performs Saturday, Sept. 26, and UTA Jazz Orchestra with jazz master Stefan Karlsson and Swedish jazz trumpeter Magnus Broo on Sunday, Sept. 27. Free. 8 p.m., Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St. Levitt Pavilion.

Ongoing

Gallery 76102: Tshuchigama/Earthen Kiln Tsuchigama or “dirt kiln” is recognized by scholars as Japan's earliest high-fire kiln type. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 4-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Gallery 76102. Through Oct. 10. Fort Worth Center.

University Center Gallery: Digital Photography Student Exhibit Student artwork showcased. Gallery hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. University Center Gallery, E.H. Hereford University Center. Through Dec. 12. EXCEL Campus Activities.

Planetarium Two new shows—Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and From the Earth to the Universe—are part of the fall schedule. Also showing are Astronaut, Pink Floyd, and Spacepark 360: Infinity. Planetarium.

Special Collections: Ringside: Memories of WCC Wrestling Photos by Cirrus Bonneau of World Class Championship Wrestling at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth in 1982-83. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. Sixth floor, Central Library. Through Jan. 16. UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections.

(For an expanded list of events, see the UTA calendar.)

Wednesday, Sept. 9	Food for Thought Rodney Caffey, right, a USA Olympic sports performance coach and a personal trainer, discusses “Exercise Frequency and Intensity: Is the Bro-science Really Science?” Free. Noon-1 p.m., Room 213, Maverick Activities Center. Campus Recreation. M.S. in Health Care Administration Info Session Learn more about the accelerated, cohort-based program designed for professionals in the health care industry. Register online. 6 p.m., Universities Center at Dallas, 1901 Main St., Dallas. Business.
Friday, Sept. 11	Psychology Colloquium William B. Swann of UT Austin discusses “What Makes a Group Worth Dying For?” He is best known for the development of self-verification theory and identity negotiations theory. Noon, Room 10, University Hall. Psychology.
Saturday, Sept. 12	Graduate Business Forum Learn about graduate degree programs in the College of Business. Register online. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Room 147, Business Building. Business.
Monday, Sept. 14	UT Arlington Photonics Symposium For the International Year of Light, this daylong symposium includes presentations by faculty, a poster session, panel discussion, and a final reception. 7:30 a.m., Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. Engineering.
Wednesday, Sept. 16	Engineering Speakers Series Mary "Missy” Cummings of Duke University discusses the state of automation and autonomy in our everyday lives. Free. 5-7 p.m., Room 100, Nedderman Hall. Engineering.
Thursday, Sept. 17	Maversity Social Justice Workshop Series Kickoff 12:30 p.m., New Student Congress Chambers, Upper Level, E.H. Hereford University Center. Multicultural Affairs.
Coming up	RADS Self-Defense for Women Self-defense course for female faculty, staff, and students. Register online. Free. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Room 102-B, Maverick Activities Center. Also, Oct. 17, and Nov. 7. UT Arlington Police. GRE Preparation: Math Five sessions. $149. Register online. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Sessions start Sept. 22 and Nov. 10. Continuing Education. GMAT Preparation: Verbal Five sessions. $149. Register online. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Sessions start Sept. 23 and Nov. 11. Continuing Education. Architecture Lecture Joshua Nimmo presents “Someplace Else.” Free. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Room 204, Architecture Building. Architecture. Second Annual Women in the Americas Series Lori Celaya of the University of Idaho is guest lecturer for the topic "Human Trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico Border and the Role of the Commercial Sex Trade Client." Free. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Neches/Pedernales Rooms, E.H. Hereford University Center. Free and open to the public. Women’s and Gender Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, Department of Modern Languages. GRE Preparation: Verbal Five sessions. $149. Register online. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sessions start Sept. 24 and Nov. 5. Continuing Education. Focus on Faculty: Ritu Khanduri Ritu Khanduri, assistant professor of anthropology, is guest speaker. Free. Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, sixth floor, Central Library. UT Arlington Libraries, Focus on Faculty.
Ongoing	Career Development Job search assistance, including resume reviews and interview and networking tips; employer events, such as information sessions and on-campus interviews; and career development assistance are provided. Upcoming events are on the website. Call 817-272-2932 for an appointment. Career Development Center. Center for Students in Recovery Celebrate Recovery 12-step meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Room 107, Social Work Building; and student-led, open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting, noon, Wednesdays, Room 314, Central Library. Center for Students in Recovery.
(For an expanded list of events, see the UTA calendar.)

Top performers: Junior Cassidy Wheeler, left, and senior Stacey Koch, top right, were named to the all-tournament team at the season-opening Maverick Classic at College Park Center. Bottom right, junior pitcher Joel Kuhnel was named the top prospect from the Jayhawk League by Baseball America and Perfect Game.

Volleyball team wins 2 of 3 in Pioneer Classic

UTA picked up a pair of victories Saturday in the final day of the Pioneer Classic in Denver, defeating Villanova in four sets before claiming a sweep of Air Force.

On Friday, the Mavericks fell 3-2 to host Denver. Senior Stacey Koch and freshman Zhanelle Geathers were named to the all-tournament team.

Now 5-2 on the season, UTA returns to action at 6:30 p.m. today Tuesday, Sept. 8, against Abilene Christian at College Park Center.

Cross country teams off and running

The men’s and women’s cross country teams began the year last week at the Bear Twilight Invitational in Waco. Just three athletes with previous experience for the Mavericks competed at the season-opening meet.

UTA’s top men’s finishers were sophomore Michael Guerrero, junior Tyler Forde, and freshman Chris Myers. For the women, senior Ashly Wright and freshman Anamarija Petters paced the squad.

The men are ranked sixth and the women 11th in the preseason Regional Team Rankings by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Mavericks compete Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ken Garland Invitational in Denton.

Sports Shorts

• The Maverick Open, formerly the Chip-N-Classic, will take place Thursday, Sept. 10, at Texas Star Golf Course in Euless. To reserve your place, contact Kris Wood at kriswood@uta.edu or 817-272-9613.

• The men’s and women’s tennis teams kick off their fall schedule Friday, Sept. 11, at the Marco & Co. Catering Islanders Invitational in Corpus Christi.

• Assistant golf coach Casey Devoll won the National Car Rental NTPGA Assistant Championship last week in Plano. He fired rounds of 67 and 66 to finish at 11-under par.

• Junior pitcher Joel Kuhnel was named the top prospect from the Jayhawk League by Baseball America and Perfect Game.

Intramural deadlines this week for foosball, softball

Upcoming intramural sports deadlines are foosball, today, Tuesday, Sept. 8; softball, Wednesday, Sept. 9; and racquetball, Friday, Sept. 11.

See the intramural sports schedule. Pick up entry forms at the Services and Information Desk of the Maverick Activities Center. For questions, call 817-272-3277 or email imsports@uta.edu.

(For more sports news, go to utamavs.com, uta.edu/movinmavs, or uta.edu/campusrec.)