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Messages of support
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Students have received messages of compassion, support, and encouragement from UTA and UT System leaders following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the related protests.
"It’s up to all of us to take responsibility and ensure our country lives up to the ideals of a free and equal society." — UT System Chancellor James Milliken
"... it is time that we renew our own commitment to and uphold the values set forth in UTA’s Principles of Community." — UTA Interim President Teik Lim
"Shedding light on just one incident can make a world of difference." — UTA's Student Government leadership team
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Alumni educate, care during pandemic
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Nurse Sarah Sperberg (’20 BSN), epidemiologist Diana Cervantes (’99 BS, ’02 MS, Biology), and social worker Kathryn Garay ('17 MSW) are among the UT Arlington alumni who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Face masks available
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Reusable, washable fabric face masks are available for UTA departments, while disposable, three-ply, pleated, ear-loop face masks are available for research groups through UTA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department. Submit a request form for your department or lab.
Reusable, washable fabric face masks for individuals are available at the Central Library and the Information Desk at the University Center.
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July events canceled
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UT Arlington has canceled all events on campus for July, in accordance with health guidelines. Please reach out to your UTA contact with questions or to reschedule.
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QuestionPro training
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Register to learn how to import surveys and data from Qualtrics to the new online survey tool QuestionPro. Qualtrics will end July 17.
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School of Social Work protest Monday
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The School of Social Work students, staff, and faculty will show solidarity with others demonstrating against injustice and systemic racism with a protest march on campus noon-2 p.m. Monday, June 8. The march will start at the parking lot by the Social Work building and go across campus.
All supporters are welcome to join in-person or via live stream on Facebook.
Face coverings (masks, scarves, bandanas) and physical distancing are required.
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Pantry donations needed
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The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry serves between 85 and 110 individuals each week. Current needs are:
- canned fruit (major need)
- canned vegetables, such as green beans, corn, peas, carrots (major need)
- pasta
- pasta sauce
- cereal
- snacks, such as serving-sized packages of chips, cookies
To donate, call 817-933-6520. The pantry is located at Tri-C Campus Ministries at 405 W. 1st St.
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Involvement, resource fairs
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Sign up by Friday, June 5, to participate in the summer Involvement and Resource Fairs during New Maverick Orientation. Host a live Zoom event or upload a video. For questions, email mavorgs@uta.edu.
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Vote in GradCap contest
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Vote for your favorite #ForeverMaverick grad cap design from the graduating class of spring 2020. Voting closes at midnight Friday, June 5. The winner receives a diploma frame valued at $99.
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Keep moving with virtual, nationwide workouts
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Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are able to participate in online workout classes from 60 different colleges and universities across the country through August 15 with Recreation Movement. Digital fitness and recreation are great ways to connect, engage, and stay healthy during these uncertain times.
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