MavWire
Monday, October 5, 2020
Arlington RAPID autonomous vehicle

Autonomous vehicles on demand

A UT Arlington team partnered with the city of Arlington to help launch a new public transportation pilot program in downtown Arlington and on UTA’s campus that features autonomous vehicles.

During the initial phase, Arlington RAPID (Rideshare, Automation, and Payment Integration Demonstration) will offer free rides for UT Arlington students.

Blaze, UTA mascot, wearing a mask, with "Get The Flu Shot, Not The Flu."

Schedule your flu shot on campus next week

Flu shots will be available for faculty and staff 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, upstairs at the Maverick Activities Center, and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Room 200 of the Wetsel Service Center.

Register for an appointment. Read more details.

Diversity Listening  Session

Diversity VP search needs your input

Give your input to the committee searching for the inaugural vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A listening session is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, on Teams.

Read information from search consultants Korn Ferry for the listening session.

Green pavement for cyclists

A UTA civil engineering team is investigating the effectiveness of implementing green pavement markings to denote where bicyclists have dedicated lanes or share the road with motorists.

National Night/Day Out

The UTA Police Department hosts National Day Out, a COVID-friendly version of National Night Out, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, on the University Center mall. Grab a goodie bag with crime prevention info.

Blazing Race online

Join the Wellness Committee and your fellow Mavericks for a new version of the Blazing Race on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Wednesday, Oct. 21. Your registration will generate a Microsoft Teams invite for both events.

University Club closed

The University Club in Davis Hall will be closed for the rest of the semester. See campus dining locations. All locations are available for Grubhub campus pick-up. Download the GrubHub mobile app to get started.

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