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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Plan now for Homecoming events

Join fellow Mavericks for the 2018 Homecoming celebration Nov. 4-11, a week of events filled with the unique spirit that makes UTA one amazing place to be. The traditions are back, including Paint Your Ride with Maverick Pride, the chili cook-off, MavSwap, Maverick Mum Mania, and volleyball and basketball games. Sign up for the Homecoming Parade by Tuesday, Oct. 30. The Homecoming 5K Run/Walk/Roll needs your info by Wednesday, Oct. 31. Find more details at uta.edu/homecoming/2018.

Optimizing networks

A research team is combining different principles to control power networks and other complex dynamic systems more effectively during unexpected events. Read more.

Rapid evolution

UTA researchers find genomic evidence of rapid adaptation by invasive Burmese pythons to their new environment in Florida. Read more.

Early voting next week

UTA is an early voting polling site for Tarrant County in the Nov. 6 general election. Vote 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, at the Maverick Activities Center.

Be part of UT System Day celebration event

Share information about your department or program at the UT System Day event Friday, Nov. 2, in the Palo Duro Lounge. Read more.

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International Education Week

International Education Week Monday-Saturday, Oct. 29-Nov. 3, features a food fair, trivia contest, and global leadership and intercultural skills programs. See the schedule.

Halloween at Planetarium

The Planetarium at UTA hosts a Fright Night and costume party at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. For $6, enjoy treats, a costume contest, Spooky Space, and more.

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