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Friday, April 9, 2021
UTA Maverick Speakers Series Virtual: Wynton Marsalis, April 27

Music legend in next virtual Maverick Speakers Series

Spend an evening with a Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz legend at the next virtual Maverick Speakers Series event. "An Evening with Wynton Marsalis" is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. The event is free.

Described as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters, Marsalis is renowned as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the arts, and a tireless and inspiring educator.

Find support for final stretch of spring

While it has been a difficult year, you have done an amazing job of staying engaged with your coursework, professors, and fellow students. As the semester wraps up, you may have new questions or need additional support. UTA provides various academic and personal support resources to assist you.

JC Penney Suit-Up Event. Oneline event April 9-11, 2021 Suit-Up in now online at http://bit.ly/UTAjcpsuitup. Text UTA to 67292 to receive your extra 30% off coupon!

Commencement schedule announced

See the schedule for in-person and virtual commencement ceremonies.

All 2020 and eligible spring 2021 graduates should RSVP through MarchingOrder if attending either or neither.

Visit uta.edu/commencement for details. Questions? Email studentaffairs@uta.edu.

MyMav maintenance

MyMav will undergo maintenance and be unavailable from 6 p.m. today, Friday, April 9, to 8 a.m. Monday, April 12. Functionality will remain unchanged, while some visual updates will be implemented. Please clear your cache and cookies before logging in.

Accessing Success

UTA’s Student Access & Resource Center upholds a longstanding commitment to a barrier-free campus for all students and does far more than accommodate students with physical and unseen disabilities.

Student workers feedback

Share some news about your on-campus job at UTA to be highlighed during Student Employee Appreciation Week. Send to careers@uta.edu what you enjoy most about being a student employee, plus a headshot, name, major, classification, and your job title, tasks, and department.

Spirit horse design

Submit designs for the next spirit horse we put on campus. Winners receive a stipend and the chance to paint the Spirit Horse. Submissions are due Thursday, April 15.

Diversity story contest

Write a fiction story on how the shifting of perspectives has allowed for a more inclusive and equitable viewpoint for the Shifting Perspectives: A Short Story Diversity Contest. Submit your entry by Sunday, April 18.

Arlington COVID-19 vaccination operations

Arlington’s community vaccination center will extend its operations through Tuesday, May 18.

Vaccination operations, which were previously held inside Globe Life Field and then Esports Stadium Arlington, will transition to inside AT&T Stadium starting Sunday, April 11. The center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

UTA students and employees are strongly encouraged to participate in COVID-19 vaccinations when eligible. UTA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Information and Resources page can assist with monitoring vaccine eligibility and availability.

Teik Talks: A conversation with Jamar Jones, assistant professor of music industry studies, April 13  , 2021, noon, Facebook Live: @utaarlington

Important dates

  • April 9—Final exams for second five-week term.
  • April 11—Registration ends for third five-week term.
  • April 12—First day of classes for third five-week term.
  • April 12-13—Late registration for third five-week term.
  • April 15—Census Date for third five-week term.
  • April 27—Last day to drop classes for second eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
3 Steps to Health: Choose the session that fits your schedule. Session 1 April 13-15. Session 2 April 20-22. Session 3 April 27-29. Each session is made up of 3 meetings, each with a different focus. Tuesday, Group Fitness, 1 p.m., virtual. Wednesday, Nutrition, noon virtual. Thursday, MAC Orientation & Personal Training, 3 p.m. virtual or in-person. FREE. Register at utamac.link/register.
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