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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

NISC Champions

The UTA softball team won the National Invitational Softball Championship with a 4-3 walk-off against Iowa State on Sunday. This is the first NISC win in the program's history. Read more.

Formula SAE 2019

Formula SAE 2019

The most decorated university racing team in the United States began its quest for a ninth Formula SAE championship with an unveiling of its 2019 car. Read more. Find more UTA stories at uta.edu/news.

Fillia Makedon

Makedon honored

Fillia Makedon, a Jenkins Garrett professor of computer science and engineering, was among 25 women named by the Dallas Business Journal as winners in the sixth annual Women in Technology Awards. Read more.

Cyber security newsletter

May’s issue of Maverick Cyber Security Awareness looks at topics such as how to set up home security, mobile device convenience versus security, and keeping your family safe in the cyber world. Read more.

Summer intramural sports

Among the intramural sports offered this summer are sand volleyball, indoor soccer, foosball, spikeball, and video game competitions for Mortal Kombat and Mario Kart. See the schedule.

Restrooms were updated in Woolf Hall.

Woolf Hall upgrades

At Woolf Hall, second floor restroom upgrades include sanding and polishing the original floors and adding new furniture to the lactation room. Fourth floor renovations begin this week.

A new study lounge was created at Preston Hall, one of several updates including an exterior door on the south side.

Preston Hall study lounge

A new study lounge was created at Preston Hall, one of several updates that include an exterior door on the south side and improved hallways.

Involvement Fair at Orientation

Host an information table at the transfer student orientation session Friday, May 31. Participation is limited to University departments and registered student organizations. Read more.

Nominate distinguished alumni

Submit your nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Alumni and Recent Graduate Awards by Friday, May 31.

Flexible summer hours

The popular flexible summer hours program returns Monday, June 3–Friday Aug. 9. Participating employees work a compressed week of four 10-hour days with one day off during the work week. Read more.

Alternative airfare

There is a new review process for travelers who find airfare at a savings of $100 or more outside of Corporate Travel Planners, Anthony Travel Inc., or CONCUR. Read more.

Arlington Music Fest

VIP seats for UTA employees

Enjoy free music under the stars with the Downtown Arlington Music Fest set for Friday-Sunday, June 7-9, at the Levitt Pavilion. UTA faculty and staff can RSVP for VIP seats each night. Seats are limited.

SAC Staff Conference

SAC Staff Conference

The Staff Advisory Council hosts a conference Wednesday, June 5, to initiate collaborative relationships to better support student success. Read more.

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