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UTA COVID-19 protocols remain
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The University is reviewing the latest Governor’s Executive Order and its application for institutions of higher education. The Executive Order is not effective until Wednesday, March 10.
Until further guidance on the matter is received and given due consideration, all existing UTA COVID-19 protocols remain in effect. Any changes to the University’s COVID-19 protocols will be announced and posted to UTA’s Coronavirus Information page.
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Maverick Spirit Celebration
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Enjoy a month of fun as UT Arlington kicks off spring with the Maverick Spirit Celebration, a different take on Homecoming because of COVID-19.
Hit the pavement or treadmill for Keep Your Distance Virtual 5K. Run, jog, walk, or stroll up to 5k (3.1 miles) by Sunday, March 7, and submit your time to receive a snazzy event T-shirt.
Show your Maverick pride with Paint Your Ride on Monday, March 8.
Say "Blaze" at the rotating UTA Spirit photo displays throughout the semester. Take your own photo or use the HALO photo booth and share on social media starting March 8-12.
Find details on these and more events on the Maverick Spirit Celebration website.
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Cancer commentary
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In a new commentary for the journal Science, immunology expert Jon Weidanz, associate vice president for research, discusses "off-the-shelf" cancer treatments for more patients.
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Clark new TABE president
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Andrew Clark, associate professor of broadcast communication, was elected the 2021-22 president of the Texas Association of Broadcast Educators (TABE). He also served as president in 2008-09.
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Maverick Speakers Series returns online
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Tech entrepreneur and bestselling author Vivek Wadhwa will speak on "Navigating Technological Change at Light Speed" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, in the first virtual Maverick Speakers Series event.
Wadhwa’s syndicated column for The Washington Post is one of the world’s most popular columns on all things technology and innovation. His newest bestselling book is Your Happiness Was Hacked: Why Tech Is Winning the Battle to Control Your Brain—and How to Fight Back.
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Women's History Month
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Women's History Month includes lectures on contemporary issues, feminism, confidence, women veterans, and "the state of women." There also are fun events, such as a trivia contest and painting.
Most events are virtual, but a few are in person on campus.
See a list of Women's History Month events.
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VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion search update
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All virtual presentations by the finalists for vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have been completed.
Recordings of the three presentations are now available:
Information on the candidates has been posted to the VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webpage
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Heart-friendly pups
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Meet therapy dogs and learn how they benefit your heart via a virtual wellness event 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10. Click to join or listen to the audio only (817-502-2418, ID# 779 323 037#). Hosted by UTA Libraries and the Wellness Committee.
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Policy updates
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RA-PR-03 Faculty Research Supplemental Award Procedure—The procedure provides a mechanism for faculty with significant sponsored research activities to help cover their summer salary and a portion their academic nine-month salary on sponsored funding. For faculty who off-load their academic nine-month appointment, it creates an opportunity for the department and college to realize budgetary savings for student support, instruction cost coverage, or other strategic needs. This procedure facilitates the opportunity for UTA to realize salary savings from sponsored funding and to recognize faculty that generate them.
CO-CS-PO-07 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy and CO-CS-PR-08 Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Application & Approval Procedure—The new policy and procedure provides guidance for anyone who seeks to operate an unmanned aircraft system (drone) for any purpose on UTA-owned or -controlled property, or by a UTA employee acting in the course and scope of employment on non-University property. This includes whether the purpose of operation is for recreation, hobby, education, research, commerce, or any other reason including but not limited to those related to filming, video, or photography.
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Give to EAF
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Help students in need after the recent winter storm by donating to the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF). The fund provides limited financial assistance to students who are struggling financially due to uncontrollable circumstances.
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Food Pantry donations
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Make an appointment to drop off donations to the UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more details on needs and donation delivery, call 817-933-6520.
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SEIR building outage Sunday
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A planned electrical outage for the SEIR building will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 7.
Contact either Jeff Johnson at 817-798-8456, Toby Buhrkuhl at 972-832-1490, or Cameron Taylor at 469-231-4345 with questions or concerns.
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Art and Disability discussion Friday
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Listen to a panel discussion of Art & Disability at 2-4 p.m. Friday, March 5, on Teams. The Department of Art and Art History hosts a group of scholars, artists, and students in its inaugural Dialogues in Art event.
Join via Teams, on YouTube, or audio only (817-502-2418; ID 121 050 412#).
Teams provides AI captions with the free Teams app. To make other disability-related accessibility requests, including CART, please email Amanda Alexander at amandaa@uta.edu or Mary Vaccaro at vaccaro@uta.edu.
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