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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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Marco Brotto, professor of nursing at UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation and director of the Bone-Muscle Research Center.

Brotto on muscles, bones, and research

Marco Brotto, professor of nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, is dedicated to studying the musculoskeletal system (MSK), the largest system in the human body that provides nutrition and stimulation. He says research at UTA can translate into new diagnostics and treatments for MSK disorders and aging.

WheelTrip app development team

Transportation app could help wheelchair users

A team of engineering and social work students is designing a new app, called WheelTrip, that would allow older, wheelchair-bound travelers to schedule someone to meet them at the airport curb with a wheelchair, escort them through the building, and drop them off at their terminal.

Benefits fair today

Don't miss the Staff Advisory Council's annual Mavericks Spirit Fair 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 11, at the Maverick Activities Center.

Poverty simulation

Volunteers are needed to play various roles for a live simulation on poverty 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. It's part of the Community Action Poverty Simulation.

UTA and the Eagles

UTA’s nationally recognized A Cappella Choir performed with the Eagles at the Feb. 29 concert at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

Suicide prevention workshop

Learn about the warning signs, clues, and communications of people who may be considering suicide and how to intervene. Register for workshops on Friday, March 20, or Thursday, April 16.

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