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Racial inequities in maternal health
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The Maternal and Child Health Equity Lab in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation uses a combination of community-based participatory methods, secondary data analysis, and evaluation science to investigate social and health system factors that disproportionately impact the health and birth outcomes of Black women.
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Monitoring gas leaks
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Kathleen Smits, associate professor of civil engineering, is developing a gas-sensing protocol to help industry and regulators monitor underground natural gas leaks in real time.
Dr. Smits recently received a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to monitor known gas leaks in urban and rural pipelines.
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Diversity VP search needs your input
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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 consultant Korn Ferry for the listening session.
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Achievement in assessment
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The Assessment Recognition Event presented awards to individuals and teams in Notable Participation, Outstanding Use of Assessment Data for Improvement, and Outstanding Assessment Practitioner. Read about the awards and awardees.
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Walktober deadline Friday
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Put on your walking shoes for autumn's Walktober, the UT System's fall fitness campaign. Sign up as an individual or part of a team by Friday, Oct. 9.
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Help UTA meet its goal
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Jump on board with your UTA colleagues by Wednesday, Oct. 15, to reach UTA's goal of $30,000 for the State Employee Charitable Campaign. One-time donations, paycheck deductions, and online giving are options.
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Cyber Security Awareness Month: digital footprints
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When visiting websites, sending emails, or submitting information to online services, you are leaving a trail. The Office of Information Security says to know what the possible effects might be for leaving a digital footprint.
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Get moving, get free T-shirt
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The Fall 2020 Recreation Movement is about staying active together even when we’re socially distanced. All UTA students, faculty, and staff are able to participate in this free program along with more than 100 university communities.
Log 300 minutes in the Recreation Movement platform and receive a UTA Recreation Movement T-shirt.
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Blazing Race online
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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.
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Market opens in Central Library
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The Market will open on the second floor of the Central Library 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday with Caribou Coffee, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and more. All items are Dining Dollar friendly. Einstein Bros. Bagels will close Monday, Oct. 12.
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Maverick Cafe pick-up only
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The Maverick Cafe will only be offered through Grubhub pick-up. The new hours are 5-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday. See the hours for all campus dining locations.
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