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| Friday, September 10, 2021 |
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Q&A: Delta variant of COVID-19
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UTA public health experts Erin Carlson and Rebecca Garner answer commonly asked questions about the Delta variant of COVID-19 and why this variant makes vaccinations even more important.
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Presidential search town hall
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The UT System chancellor and the Presidential Search Advisory Committee will host a Town Hall meeting 4-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in Room 298 of the Science and Engineering Innovation and Research Building.
Read the announcement for details on joining virtually and call-in options.
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Honoring 9/11 heroes
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UTA Police Detective Michelle Stellato participated in the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 4. The climb honors public safety professionals and local heroes who climbed 110 floors in the World Trade Center buildings on Sept. 11, 2001.
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9/11 Memorial exhibit
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September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World is an educational exhibition that tells personal stories through posters. photographs, and images of artifacts. The exhibit is on display on thr fourth floor of the Central Library through Thursday, Sept. 30.
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Crowded airspace
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Kamesh Subbarao, professor of aerospace engineering, is examining the complexities involved in adding aerial taxis, delivery drones, and other unmanned aerial vehicles to the already crowded airspace over the United States.
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Preventing arc flashes
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David Wetz, professor of electrical engineering, is working to prevent arc flashes in batteries used in Navy laboratories and ships.
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National Service Award
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University Crossroads outreach and community engagement program has selected four North Texas community leaders to receive the 2021 President’s Volunteer Service Award silver medallion.
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State Employee Charitable Campaign
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During the State Employee Charitable Campaign, officially launching next week, you can make a donation to your favorite organization through payroll deduction. Your gift of any size will help neighbors in need in North Texas.
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Maverick Speakers Series
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Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, and journalist Henry Louis Gates Jr. will discuss "Reconstruction and Voter Suppression" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, for the Virtual Maverick Speakers Series.
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University Club now open
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The University Club has an all-you-care-to-eat buffet with a different daily menu of entrees, salads, soups, and desserts, including vegetarian and vegan options. Hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday starting Thursday, Sept. 9.
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Center bridge maintenance
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The center bridge over Cooper Street will be closed to all pedestrian traffic 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, for maintenance, repairs, and cleaning.
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Make a date for your UTA Windows device
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If your UTA-owned Windows device has not yet gone through the Windows Endpoint Management Project, appointments are open and available for everyone on campus. To prepare your device, schedule an appointment, and find other project details, visit the project website. If you have questions or feedback, please contact endpointproject@uta.edu.
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Wondr weight loss
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UT Benefits offers Wondr’s digital weight loss program where you can eat your favorite foods and still lose weight. Sign up by Sunday, Sept. 12, for the free program, which starts Monday, Sept. 27.
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Campus Rec calendar
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See the schedules for group exercises and intramural sports offered by Campus Recreation on its events page. Go to events.uta.edu/campus_recreation.
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UTA at Six Flags
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You're invited to join UTA at Six Flags 6-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, for the AISD Education Celebration, hosted by the Arlington ISD Education Foundation. Use code UTA, and for each $25 ticket, $5 goes to the UTA Emergency Assistance Program.
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UTA Day with the Wings
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Join your fellow Mavericks for UTA Day with the Dallas Wings. The game with the Los Angeles Sparks is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at College Park Center. Purchase tickets at dallaswings.com/promo and use promo code Mavericks21 to receive a discount. Tickets start at $13.
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