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COVID-19 vaccine clinic Wednesday
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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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Maverick Speakers Series
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Join UTA for “A Conversation with Simu Liu,” star of Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, as part of the Virtual Maverick Speakers Series.
Liu is the newest star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is also known for his role on the TV series Kim’s Convenience.
The talk will be streamed at uta.edu/maverickspeakers and is free to watch. Sign up to receive a reminder email.
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National Night Out
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The UTA Police Department will be hosting National Night Out 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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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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Social policy symposium
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Big names in social policy and advocacy are scheduled for the inaugural SPEAK Virtual Symposium sponsored by the School of Social Work. The symposium is Thursday-Friday, Oct. 7-8.
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Make donation to SECC
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There’s still time to give. Contributions to the 2021 State Employee Charitable Campaign are accepted through Friday, Oct. 15. Find an organization that supports causes you care about. Payroll deduction makes it easy to give today.
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Partner Breakfast, Volunteer Opportunity Exchange
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Make plans to attend the annual Community Partner Virtual Breakfast 8-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center.
The annual Partner Breakfast brings together UT Arlington faculty, staff, and administrators with regional nonprofit community agencies, providing a unique opportunity for collaboration in service learning projects within UT Arlington academic courses.
After the breakfast, go to the Volunteer Opportunity Exchange 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. The exchange allows the UTA community to network with area nonprofit agencies to find ongoing or short-term service learning or volunteer opportunities.
RSVP to attend the events.
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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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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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Tri-C Food Pantry
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The Tri-C Food Pantry needs macaroni and cheese, shelf-stable milk, cereal bars/granola bars, cereal, pasta, and toilet paper. Drop off donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at 405 W. 1st St. For more details, email tri.c.cyndi@gmail.com.
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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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