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Friday, August 27, 2021
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All employees who come to any UTA campus in any capacity, regardless of vaccination status, must submit the required COVID‑19 test by Wednesday, Sept. 8. See the free on-campus testing options; results are automatically reported. Upload your off-campus test results to the COVID‑19 Health Portal in MyMav.

The next free, walk-in-only, on-campus COVID‑19 vaccination clinic is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the exercise rooms of the Maverick Activities Center. Find a vaccine clinic.

Upload proof of vaccination to the COVID-19 Health Portal in MyMav by Monday, Oct. 4, to be eligible for prizes in the Maverick Motivator Program.

Please continue to monitor your UTA email and the UTA COVID‑19 Information website for updates.

First-generation students

More than 50 first-generation students and alumni attended a brunch and mixer as part of the Maverick Stampede event series that welcomes students to campus for the fall semester. The Transition Programs and Services Department hosted the event on Tuesday.

MavPitch Competition winners

Jacqueline Gomez and Julio Sanchez of Hashira Studios won the annual MavPitch competition. Six firms founded by students won $85,000 at the 2021 MavPitch Business Competition grand finale. Hashira Studios features unique anime-inspired designs in clothing.

Maverick Cookout, Activity Fair

Faculty and staff can have a burger and learn about student organizations, departments, community agencies, and involvement opportunities at the Maverick Cookout and Activity Fair Day at 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Brazos Park and the University Center mall.

Photos of student with plate of waffles, the UTA Marching Band, and students playing volleyball on campus.

Welcome back, Mavericks

Students enjoyed the rewards of being a Maverick this week with such events as Waffleopolis, the MavsMeet Convocation and afterparty, and some late-night volleyball on campus. It's all part of the Maverick Stampede, an ongoing celebration of the return to campus.

Pantry's Amazon wish list

Do you want to donate to the new on-campus food pantry but don't have time to shop? Go online to the Maverick Pantry's Amazon wish list for your purchases.

Grubhub Campus Hub Delivery

Grubhub now has food delivery hubs throughout campus in high-traffic areas. Place your order on the Grubhub Campus app, select a hub, then meet the team delivering your meal.

Open for dining

See which on-campus dining spots are open when through Wednesday, Sept. 8. Some new names—The Halal Shack, Kalachandji's, Tea Co.—join the old-time favorites, like Chick-fil-A and Subway.

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