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- Region VI to hold OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference in Houston (26 Nov 2008)
- Exonerees to receive help at UT Arlington through Hogg Foundation (25 Nov 2008)
- Friends of Library host 'Holiday Jazz Sampler' (19 Nov 2008)
- Library sponsors GIS Day events (14 Nov 2008)
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Events for Friday, December 5
| All Day | Last Day of Classes |
| 10:00 | The Gallery at UTA: Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition |
Exhibition showcasing 51 graduating BFA students working in a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, metals, printmaking, film/video and visual communication.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm and Saturdays, 12 noon to 5 pm.
Exhibition dates are December 1 - 13. | |
| 10:30 | Education: Are there any questions? |
The Computer Science & Engineering Department presents Professor Yale Patt, the Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Centennial Chair in Engineering at UT Austin. After more than 40 years of teaching, Dr. Patt has acquired more than a few opinions on education. In this free-flowing presentation, he will explore a variety of issues and his thoughts on them. Audience participation is encouraged. Everyone welcome. | |
| 13:30 | International Spouses Club |
The International Spouses Club is for the spouses/significant others of UTA students and faculty. It's also open to anyone interested in getting to know our international community. | |
| 14:00 | OPT Seminar |
This seminar is to inform international students about important information regarding Optional Practical Training. | |
| 14:30 | Nanoparticle Based Surface Energy Transfer Probe |
Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar by Prof. Paresh C. Ray, Jackson State University | |
| 15:00 | CY Choi (UT Arlington) |
| 17:00 | Opening Reception for The Gallery at UTA Art Exhibition |
Reception honoring graduating BFA students exhibiting their work in the "Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition" from December 1-13.
Refreshments served.
Free and open to everyone. | |
| 19:00 | Seven Wonders |
| 19:30 | Friends of the Library - A Holiday Jazz Sampler |
The UT Arlington Jazz Combo will perform for the Friends of the UT Arlington Library during their final meeting of 2008. The meeting begins at 7:30pm in the Central Library sixth floor atrium.
Some of the songs the combo will play include "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," Silent Night," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," and many more.
The combo is comprised of UT Arlington students
Ben Martin, bass
Sarah Biglow, drums
Jon Dobbins, piano
Josh Ponce, trumpet
This meeting is free and open to all, but seating is limited. The Central Library is located at 702 Planetarium Place. If you need a special accommodation to attend this event, or want to R.S.V.P., please contact Betty Wood at 817-272-7421 or email bwood@uta.edu.
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| 20:00 | Men's Basketball |
UTA vs. Denver | |
| 20:00 | Rock Hall of Fame |
| 20:00 | Ideas in Motion: Only Human |
The UTA Dance Ensemble presents:
Ideas in Motion: ONLY HUMAN
Friday, December 5, 2008 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 8:00pm at the Mainstage Theatre in the Fine Arts Building (UT Arlington).
Students: $5 with ID
General Admission: $7
Children under 12: Free
Directed by: Liza Lauren Grove and Danielle Marie Georgiou | |
| 20:00 | Theatre Arlington presents "Fruitcakes" |
Spiked fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 lights, a runaway kid, a town of eccentrics and a Christmas hog names Buster make for a warm and hilarious holiday show for the entire family.
For more information or to buy tickets, call the Theatre Arlington box office at 817.275.7661 or online at www.theatrearlington.org. | |
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