TrailBlazer — Tuesday, January 31, 2017 — Office of University Communications

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Resources available to UTA community members from areas affected by travel ban

With the recent White House executive order temporarily banning entry into the United States of citizens from several nations, UTA strongly urges those from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen not to travel outside the U.S. at this time.

Several resources are available to members of the UTA family affected by or concerned about this situation.

The UTA campus community is committed to maintaining the inclusive and collaborative environment that defines UTA. As the fifth most diverse college campus in the nation, we treasure the ethnic and cultural richness that makes UTA unique. LEARN MORE.

UTA launches new programs to promote undergraduate research, student success

UTA has developed three new programs that allow students to work in undergraduate research, including one that permits students to use their federal work-study hours. The new programs are the Undergraduate Research Assistant Program, the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, and the Summer Research Academy of the UT System Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. LEARN MORE.

Wenger new volleyball head coach

Regarded as one of the top young coaches in the nation, J.T. Wenger has been named the head coach of the UTA volleyball program. He is a former assistant coach at UCLA, the University of Colorado, and Michigan State. Wenger takes over for Diane Seymour, who served as head coach 2004-16 and retired with an overall record of 211-195. He is the seventh coach in the history of the program. LEARN MORE.

On-the-Go meal plan perfect for off-campus Mavericks

All non-campus residents and UTA apartment residents are eligible to purchase an On-the-Go meal plan through University Housing. Learn about the Meal Exchanges program.

Important Dates

Wednesday, Feb. 1—Census Day

Monday, Feb. 27—Deadline for late application for spring graduation; $60 late fee applies

Monday-Friday, March 13-18—Spring Break

Coming Up

Tuesday, Jan. 31—National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Wednesday, Feb. 1—Transfer Appreciation Day

Wednesday, Feb. 1—Study Abroad Fair

Thursday, Feb. 2—Go Red for Women

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 3-4—Flight 12 Comedy Improv

Saturday, Feb. 4—Theatre Arts BFA Auditions

Saturday, Feb. 4—Basketball Doubleheader: Mavs, Lady Mavs vs. Texas State: Military Appreciation Night

Monday, Feb. 6—InnovationDay@UTA

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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