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Grover named dean of Graduate School
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James Grover has been selected as the new dean of the Graduate School effective Monday, Oct. 28.
Dr. Grover joined the UTA faculty in 1993 and has served as assistant, associate, and full professor in the Biology Department, as well as associate dean and interim dean in the College of Science. He also served as interim dean in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs. Grover will continue in his role as the interim vice president for research until that position is filled through a national search.
He is project director for CIRTL-UTA, part of the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL), which promotes professional development for future faculty (doctoral students and postdocs) in STEM higher education.
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State of Higher Ed
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UTA President Vistasp Karbhari spoke on a panel at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s first State of Higher Education luncheon alongside executives of two other Tarrant County institutions, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Fort Worth Business Press reported.
Karbhari emphasized the importance of helping students complete their degree at their own pace, as well as the value of meaningful internships in Fort Worth’s business community.
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Faith in prison
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The Fort Worth Star-Telegram ran an editorial by Kent Ryan Kerley, UTA chair of criminology and criminal justice, regarding the value of faith in prison following the events at the sentencing of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger.
Kerley is an expert in the role religion plays in the everyday lives of prisoners and said the actions of Judge Tammy Kemp are not “off,” but rather harken back to the beginnings of prisons in the U.S.
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Open Textbook Workshop
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Attend an Open Textbook Workshop to discover open textbooks in your field. Lunch is provided. RSVP by midnight Monday, Oct. 28, for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, workshop.
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Digital resources acquired
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UTA Libraries has acquired five collections of digital primary resources focused on minority histories, race relations, and social justice from Adam Matthew Digital.
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Table at UT System Day
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Share news about your department or program at UT System Day on Friday, Nov. 1. Sign up for a table at the event.
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Open faculty forum
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The Faculty Senate hosts an open faculty forum noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Room 298 of the SEIR building.
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University Hall update
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First floor lounges in University Hall have a new look. Compare the before (top) and after (bottom) photos. Some of the old furniture will find new homes across campus.
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Homecoming deadlines nearing
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Next week is deadline to register to participate in Chili Cook-Off, golf tournament, 5K Run/Walk/Roll, parade, and other fun events during Homecoming 2019, Monday-Sunday, Nov. 4-10. Check out all the events and the Homecoming Challenge at uta.edu/homecoming.
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Save date for celebration
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Mark your calendar for the First-Generation Celebration 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, on the University Center mall. The event is a resource fair for first-generation students.
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Reduce your foodprint
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Stephen Sturdivant of the Environmental Protection Agency speaks on "foodprint" 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Maverick Activities Center. RSVP to becky@uta.edu.
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Tobacco cessation
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Learn about quitting tobacco and its alternative products at two programs Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 13-14. Lunch included. Read more at uta.edu/hr/wellness.
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Career focus group
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Staff members can explore a self-guided, four-step process for achieving professional growth. Register to join the MavCareers Focus Group Discussion on Thursday, Nov. 21.
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