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Take a shot for some big prizes
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An upcoming on-campus clinic offering free immunizations with the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine is available. The walk-in-only clinic is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Maverick Activities Center.
The deadline for the Maverick Motivator Program has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 6, to allow more Mavericks the chance to get both doses of the COVID‑19 vaccine and enter for large prizes. Regardless of where you received your vaccine, upload proof of full vaccination to the COVID‑19 Self Report portal in MyMav for a chance to receive prizes.
If you received your first vaccine dose at the Sept. 15 clinic, you will be eligible to receive your second dose at the Oct. 6 clinic.
Read more about the clinics and incentives to receive the vaccine.
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Fall Faculty and Associates
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The Fall Faculty and Associates Meeting, which recognizes new professors emeriti, is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center. Register to attend.
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Next-gen photodrug
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Wei Chen, professor of physics, is the senior author of two papers detailing the effects of copper cysteamine, a next-generation cancer photodrug invented in Dr. Chen’s laboratory.
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Brain cell communication
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Ashfaq Adnan, professor of mechanical engineering, is studying how traumatic brain injuries affect the ability of neural cells and surrounding cells to communicate with each other.
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Hernandez recognized
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Denise Hernandez, adjunct professor of public health, is one of four North Texas recipients of the 2021 Mujeres Legendarias Award presented by the Ford Motor Company.
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Partnering mining communities
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UTA engineering students learn through field work how vital it is for engineers to partner with the community in the design process. Work with mines and miners in Colorado and Colombia influenced their views.
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UTA musicians at weekend festival
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Two Maverick groups put their mark on the Ramblin' Roads Music Festival Friday-Sunday, Oct. 1-3, throughout Arlington.
UTA jazz students play at 3 p.m. Sunday at Legal Draft Beer Co., 500 E. Division St.
The Dan Cavanagh Quartet featuring Grammy nominee Remy Le Boeuf on saxophone performs at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St. Cavanagh is a professor of piano and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
One- or three-day tickets are available, as well as VIP options.
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National Night Out
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The UTA Police Department will be hosting National Night Out (NNO) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Brazos Park.
The event will include free food, prizes, activities, and demonstrations related to public safety. A large number of community partners will attend and promote various aspects of public safety.
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Compliance training
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UTA employees are required to complete compliance training curriculum by Friday, Oct. 22. Access training at uta.instructure.com or through Canvas.
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Nominate a future Maverick student
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The Office of Admissions is receiving leads on incoming high school and transfer students who would make a great addition to the Maverick family.
Complete the Future Focused Maverick Nomination form for your selected student to receive information on admissions, scholarships, and specialized information. Faculty and staff who submit nominations will receive a special recognition.
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Celebrate recognition
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Register to attend a free lunch celebrating UTA being a Latino health literacy campaign award winner. The event is at noon Wednesday, Oct. 13, in the Red River room of the University Center.
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Walktober is here
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An active lifestyle is fundamental to feeling and being your best. A good way to start is to join Walktober, the UT System 2021 Fall Fitness Wellness Challenge.
The 28-day Walktober challenge runs Monday, Oct. 4-Sunday, Oct. 31, and is open to all UT SELECT medical plan members and dependents age 18 and above. The last day to register for this friendly competition—as an individual or a team—is Friday, Oct. 8.
Sign up at utlivingwell.com.
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