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Tinto to talk on student success, retention
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Don't miss higher education expert Vincent Tinto when he addresses "Student Success, Belonging, & Retention" at 9-10:15 a.m. Friday, April 16, on Teams. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 14.
The event will cover promoting student persistence through a vehicle of an enhanced sense of student belonging, self-efficacy, motivation, and an improved student experience. Additionally, Dr. Tinto will address providing a foundation of understanding for UTA on the importance of belonging in student success and our role in actionable strategies and tactics to effect change.
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Outstanding Mavericks
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Nominate employees who exemplify “being a Maverick” in all that they do for the Outstanding Maverick Awards.
Every year UTA recognizes eight individuals and one team for their outstanding performance, service excellence, enthusiasm, and dedication in their jobs. Individual honorees receive $1,000 and the team honorees will share $1,000.
The deadline to submit the nomination form is Friday, May 21.
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Sustainability Faculty Advisory Network
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The Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact is launching a Faculty Advisory Network on Sustainability.
An introductory meeting is set for May. The network will officially kick off in the fall.
Read more about the network, fellowships, stipends, and more. For questions, contact Meghna Tare, UTA's chief sustainability officer, at mtare@uta.edu.
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Esports invitational champs
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The UTA esports team recently won the Collegiate Esports Invitational, with the winning Mavericks earning $6,000 in scholarships.
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Cheer, dance honors
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The UTA cheerleaders took fourth place at the National Cheerleaders Association College National Championship in the Advanced Small Coed D1 division. The dance team placed fourth in Divison I overall and third in hip-hop in the National Dance Association championships.
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Summer programs
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Requests forms to host a virtual or on-campus day program for summer 2021 are due by Thursday, April 15. For a form, contact University Compliance Services at compliance@uta.edu or 817-272-2080.
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Mavs Day: One Day for UTA
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Thursday, April 22, is UTA’s day of giving: MavsDay 2021!
MavsDay is an opportunity to support UTA students and give back to the university that means so much to so many. Join Mavericks around the world as we celebrate this One Day for UTA. By harnessing the power of the entire UTA community, we can make a lasting impact and inspire the next generation.
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Music legend in next virtual Maverick Speakers Series
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Spend an evening with a Pulitzer Prize-winning jazz musician legend at the next virtual Maverick Speakers Series event. "An Evening with Wynton Marsalis" is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. The event is free.
Described as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters, Marsalis is renowned as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the arts, and a tireless and inspiring educator.
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It's Homerathon time
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Lend your voice to Homerathon, a full-day reading of the Greek epic The Odyssey by Homer 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, via Teams. Offer to read or simply listen to the tale.
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Wellness challenge
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Each day you’ll visit a new attraction, earning points and pins as you record physical activity, plus sleep and gratitude in Well Traveled, the UT System wellness challenge. Be sure to opt in by Friday, April 16, to participate.
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3 Steps starts Tuesday
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Join 3 Steps to Health to learn about fitness and good health in three sessions. Each session is made up of three meetings, each with a different focus. Choose the session that fits your schedule.
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Community Vaccine Center
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Arlington’s Community Vaccination Center is inside AT&T Stadium 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week. To receive the COVID 19 vaccine, an appointment is required.
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