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| Wednesday, March 10, 2021 |
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In-person, virtual commencement programs planned for May
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UT Arlington will host in-person commencement ceremonies at Globe Life Field in May to celebrate its spring 2021 and all 2020 graduates, while preserving virtual commencement ceremonies for those who prefer an online celebration.
The spring commencement exercises will mark the first time UTA has hosted in-person ceremonies since December 2019, as all 2020 ceremonies were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UTA continues protocols to protect campus community
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In the interest of the health and safety of our community, UTA’s current COVID-19 protocols and guidance will remain in effect through May 31, at which point they will be reassessed.
This decision has been made after review of the latest Governor’s Executive Order, which goes in effect Wednesday, March 10, and its direction that higher education institutions are to follow the most recent guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency.
Read the announcement.
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'Smart' protective helmets
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Ashfaq Adnan, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor, is investigating the capabilities of “smart” protective helmets that could sense head and brain injuries and allow soldiers to more rapidly receive medical treatment.
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Spring Break sale
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The UTA Bookstore will be closed for Spring Break, but its online store will be open with a sale. Find discounts of 25% off clothing and gifts purchased online Tuesday-Thursday, March 16-18. Use code SPRING25.
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Tax prep class
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The Win at Tax Time class will teach you the basics of completing your personal income taxes at noon Thursday, March 25.
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Silent Witness an option for reporting to UTA PD
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The Silent Witness reporting feature on the UTA Police Department website provides a means of anonymous reporting of crimes or suspicious circumstances.
For in-progress crimes or circumstances, please call the UTA PD dispatch center at 817-272-3003 (emergency) or 817-272-3381 (non-emergency). As always, if you See Something, Say Something.
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Film competition starts noon Friday
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All UTA students, faculty, and staff are invited to compete as individuals or teams in Alphabet Soup: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Film Competition, a 48-hour contest starting at noon Friday, March 12.
The theme of the film competition is diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the major element of judging will be how well these thematic elements have been integrated in the film.
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Food Pantry need to restock shelves
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The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry is in need of items to replenish supplies in order to continue to serve the growing need of our students. The winter storm has drastically impacted UTA students and the entire community, and many are struggling with food insecurities. Supplies need to be replenished to meet the current need.
Items needed include canned vegetables, canned fruit, cereal, pasta sauce, toilet paper, and laundry detergent.
Please consider donating to help UTA students in need. Supplies can be dropped off at Tri-C Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or shipped via Amazon to 405 W 1st St., Arlington, TX 76010.
Email Cyndi at tri.c.cyndi@gmail.com for more information.
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