MavWire – Wednesday, June 26, 2019 – The University of Texas at Arlington

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Discount on 'Shorthorn' book

Take advantage of a discount on The Shorthorn's commemorative coffee table-style book celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The $30 price is good through Wednesday, July 3. Read more.

Kermanshachi selected as 2019 Rising Star in civil engineering

Sharareh "Sherri" Kermanshachi, an assistant professor of civil engineering, has been selected as a 2019 Rising Star in Civil + Structural Engineering. Read more.

Advisors needed

Are you interested in serving as an advisor to a registered student organization? Check out the more than 300 groups in eight different categories at mavorgs.uta.edu. Apply online.

VWR Scientific on MAV eSHOP

VWR Scientific is now available with a full catalog on MAV eSHOP. VWR provides products and service solutions for biotechnology, education, and health care industries. Read more.

Independence Day buffet

The University Club serves up barbecue brisket, chicken, an ice cream sundae bar, and more for a Independence Day buffet Wednesday, July 3. Cost is $8.80 per person. For reservations, call 817-272-1867. See the menu.

Championship boxing

Watch lightweight boxing champions Maurice Hooker and Jose Ramirez compete for the world super lightweight title at the Matchroom Championships on Saturday, July 27, at College Park Center.

Also fighting are Murat Gassiev vs. Joey Gawejko for the world heavyweight title. Austin Williams will compete in the middleweight contest with a yet unnamed opponent.

Tickets range from $25 to $200.

Comedy show

Get ready for a night of laughs with Michael Winslow and Jimmie Walker on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Texas Hall.

A master of vocal gymnastics, Winslow can imitate more 10,000 sound effects using his voice alone, whether it is Jimi Hendrix's guitar or a Star Wars battle. In the 1970s, Walker became a superstar with his catch phrase "Dyn-o-mite!", and Time magazine named him the Comedian of the Decade.

Tickets are $39.50-$49.50 each.

Coming Up

Wednesday, June 26