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Friday, April 30, 2021
Teik Talks: A conversation with Maria Martinez-Cosio, interim dead of CAPPA, on her career and the importance of mentoring. May 11, 2021, 2 p.m., Facebook Live: @utaarlington

Liberal arts gift

Abbe D. Patton (’75 BS, Political Science) has created a $1 million bequest to benefit UTA’s College of Liberal Arts. The funds will support faculty fellowships and scholarships for first-generation students.

Drone competition

Students from UT Arlington, UT Dallas, and UT El Paso are demonstrating their own autonomously flying unmanned aerial systems at a drone showcase through Saturday, May 1, at UTA’s Maverick Stadium.

Alumni, Recent Grad Awards

The last day to submit nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards and Recent Graduate Awards is today, Friday, April 30.

COVID-19 vaccine available to employees

Effective immediately, UTA is partnering with Texas Health to provide access to COVID‑19 vaccines for all interested students and employees. The vaccine is free and will be administered at six Texas Health Community Clinics around the DFW Metroplex.

These clinics are open to the public, but UTA employees and students have priority access. Texas Health is administering the Pfizer vaccine.

Read more about how to receive the vaccine.

Food Pantry needs

The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry needs canned vegetables, instant oatmeal (microwave packets), cereal, juice, and laundry detergent. Drop off donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at 405 W 1st St. Email tri.c.cyndi@gmail.com for more details.

Autonomous vehicle survey

UTA researchers need your input for a survey about riders' experiences using the Arlington RAPID autonomous vehicle.

Street closure Saturday

Planetarium Place will be closed north of the Maverick Garage entrance 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 1, in order to place HVAC equipment on the roof of the Central Library. The ADA parking lot on the east side of the Library will be unavailable during this time.

Report outside activities

Submit your request for outside activity or indicate you have none in the Outside Activity Portal in UTShare by today, Friday, April 30. Read more about outside activity.

Assessment awards

Nominations for the Outstanding Assessment Practitioner awards (faculty or academic-related staff) are due by Saturday, May 1. Email diane.waryashughey@uta.edu with questions.

Black Excellence Awards

Nominate faculty and staff for the Reby Cary Faculty Excellence Award and the Staff Excellence Award. Suggest a student for the Maxwell Scarlett Outstanding Student Award. Nominations are due Saturday, May 1.

Outstanding Maverick Awards

Nominate employees and teams who exemplify “being a Maverick” in all that they do for the Outstanding Maverick Awards. The deadline to submit the nomination form is Friday, May 21.

Art Glass Sale, May 13-15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Studio Art Center, 810 S. Davis Dr. Arlington. This is in-person sale will follow all COVID guidelines offered by the CDC, state and city, so you will need to register in order to attend.
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