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Thursday, August 6, 2020
UTA Central Library

Libraries makes adjustments for safety

UTA Libraries is preparing for the fall semester with changes to the library space, new hours, and new and updated services to better serve students and faculty.

The Libraries will only be open to active UTA students, faculty, and staff for the fall 2020 semester.

Floors three, four, and five of Central Library and both branch locations will remain closed until further notice.

Keep your workspace sanitized

As faculty and staff returns to campus, custodial staff will clean all common areas frequently throughout the day. Custodial staff will not clean individual desks. The Office of Facilities Management is asking each department to assist with cleaning individual desks and offices.

Read more in the Campus Facilities FAQ.

Campus signage downloads

The Office of Facilities Management has COVID-19 signage approved by the University that you can print on your own.

UTA safety in the news

Interim Provost Pranesh Aswath talked about UTA's safety measures for the fall semester on CBS 11 (KTVT) and Fox4News (KDFW).

OIT Return Help

Visit OIT Return Help for tech help and recommendations for returning to campus, including in-person IT support, Microsoft Teams-compatible headset or desktop phone orders, and other tech needs.

Complete training

You must complete the COVID-19 Return to Campus Training before your department's start date for the repopulation phase. The course is offered in Canvas.

Students asked to isolate

Students returning to campus are asked to limit social activities and exposure to outsiders for 14 days prior to coming to campus.

Notes from Property Management

Mail and packages: Drive-thru pick-up service for departmental mail and packages is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for the fall semester.

Large palleted freight: Departments will be contacted for a safe delivery date and time.

Office moves: A third-party company will coordinate. Please send in the work orders as normal.

Shredding: Items for shredding will be accepted at the Wetsel Service Center drive-thru. If large pick-ups need Property Management assistance, the items must meet specific time, volume, and safety guidelines. Those guidelines will be communicated to the department when work orders are received.

Surplus pick-up: Surplus items will be accepted via the package and mail drive-thru at the Wetsel Service Center. If large pick-ups need Property Management assistance, the items must meet specific time, volume, and safety guidelines. Those guidelines will be communicated to the department when work orders are received.

Surplus viewing: Surplus items can be seen Fridays by appointment only.

Nonprofit expert honored

Karabi Bezboruah, an associate professor in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, has won the United States Distance Learning Association International Excellence in Teaching/Training Award.

City transportation survey

Complete an online survey and volunteer for a one-hour virtual focus group for a new transportation pilot program, Arlington RAPID. Respond by Friday, Aug. 14.

Student Listening Series

Log on to Teams to hear Student and Family Listening Sessions on campus and student life at 6 p.m. today, Thursday Aug. 6.

Donate to food pantry

The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry is in need of individual-serving-sized chips and cookies, cereal bars, shampoo, and body wash. Volunteers are welcome. To donate, call 817-933-6520.

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