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Homecoming 2022 events

Homecoming 2022 is here!

Light up your week with a parade, basketball games, fellowship, and more as Homecoming 2022 begins in Maverick Country.

Enjoy the Chili Cook-Off Wednesday, Nov. 9, and volleyball and basketball throughout the week.

Rico Nasty headlines at The Bash Thursday, Nov. 10.

Saturday, Nov. 12, is filled with the 5K run/walk and a golf tournament, followed by a street festival and the Homecoming parade.

There's more, too. See the list of Homecoming events, including The Bash with Rico Nasty.

Free speech on campus

With election day today, Tuesday, Nov. 8, UTA reminds you of the rules and guidelines of free speech on campus. Read more about thoughtful engagement with free speech activities.

Graduate school event

Attend Grad School Bound to learn about great graduate opportunities noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the San Jacinto room of the University Center. Learn how to select a graduate program and obtain insight into the graduate admission process and potential funding opportunities.

LGBTQ+ Thanksgiving

Join the LGBTQ+ program for Queersgiving, a family-style Thanksgiving dinner, at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Celebrate the semester with games, good food, and hooding the fall Lavender Graduates.

Say no to tobacco

Learn about the prevention and cessation of all nicotine products at Eliminate Tobacco Use Day (formerly the Great American SmokeOut) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Brazos Park. Free barbecue and T-shirts to the first 500 participants.

Apply to be a UT System student regent

The Office of Student Governance is searching for qualified student applicants for the UT System student regent and the student representative for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to serve for the 2023-24 term. These student representatives serve to provide a student perspective on various issues related to the UT System and higher education overall in the state of Texas.

Download the Application Info Sheet to learn more. Apply by Monday, Nov. 21. Contact John Hillas at hillas@uta.edu or 817-272-2963 with any questions.

'A Brief History of UTA'

Student employees of Special Collections curated a mini-exhibit that highlights UTA's history from 1895 onward. A Brief History of UTA runs through Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Central Library.

Presidential Scholars

Presidential Scholars

The Office of Admissions will recognize the 2022 Presidential Scholarship recipients at the men's basketball game against Hardin-Simmons Tuesday, Nov. 15, at College Park Center. Top high school seniors also will be present at the game.

International Education Week

Celebrate the value of cultural exchange with International Education Week, Nov. 14-18. Enjoy a culinary adventure at the International Food Fair Tuesday, Nov. 15, and learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program Thursday, Nov. 17.

Electronic recycling

Bring your personal electronic waste for recycling 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, on the University Center mall at the southwest corner of Woolf Hall. Stop by the trivia table for a chance to win sustainable prizes.

Community Satisfaction Survey

Please take a moment to provide your input in the UTA Police Department Community Satisfaction Survey. Your input is valuable in allowing the department to better serve our campus.

Recitals, concerts this month

Student recitals and ensemble, band, and orchestra concerts fill the calendar in November. Recitals and some concerts are free. See the music schedule.

Graduating this semester? Take the survey.

Exit survey

If you are graduating this fall, please complete the Undergraduate or Master’s Exit Survey by Saturday, Dec. 31. You will receive a survey invitation from gradteam@uta.edu. The survey will also be accessible through Canvas.

Cabaret

Come to the 'Cabaret'

The Maverick Theatre Company presents Cabaret, the story of characters who frequent the Kit Kat Club in 1920s Berlin. Based on the 1998 Broadway revival, the show explores adult themes of sexual liberation, white supremacy, and a woman’s right to choose. Recommended for ages 13 and older.

Performances are Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 9-13, in the Studio Theatre of the Fine Arts Building North.

The Bash with Rico Nasty

Rico Nasty at The Bash

Experience The Bash, the annual Homecoming concert, for a night of energy and fun featuring Rico Nasty and DJ Swerve. The party begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Texas Hall.

Reserve your ticket through utatickets.com.

Important Dates

  • Nov. 8—Late registration for third five-week term.
  • Nov. 10—Census date for third five-week term.
  • Nov. 22—Last day to drop classes for second eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Nov. 23—No classes scheduled
  • Nov. 24-25—Thanksgiving Holiday
  • Dec. 1—Last day to drop classes for third five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 6—Last day of classes for fall semester.
  • Dec. 7—Student Study Day (no classes) for fall semester.
  • Dec. 8-14—Final exams for fall semester.
  • Dec. 13—Last day of classes for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 14—Final exams for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 15-17—Commencement ceremonies for fall semester.
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