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Friday, November 5, 2021
Homecoming UTA. Nov. 8-14. More Spirit. All Maverick. #UTAHOMECOMING. For more events and information, visit uta.edu/homecoming.

Homecoming returns to Maverick Country

At UTA, Homecoming means friends, floats, and fun. The annual celebration returns to campus this year, with students, alumni, and the UTA community coming home to celebrate UT Arlington history and traditions. UTA Homecoming festivities will take place Monday-Sunday, Nov. 8-14.

Be ready for events Monday, Nov. 8, including Chalk the Mall and Paint Your Ride with Maverick Pride.

There's still time to register to compete in the Chili Cook-Off and Homecoming 5K.

There are basketball games, a parade, and a street festival on Saturday, Nov. 13.

Paint Your Ride with Maverick Pride. Monday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / Chalk the Mall, Monday, Nov. 8th. Library Mall. 9 am.-2 p.m.

Tier One Celebration

Join the campus community for a celebration of UTA’s designation as a Texas Tier One University 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in Brazos Park. Come for refreshments, giveaways, and entertainment, plus remarks at 2:30 p.m.

Strategic plan forum Monday

Register to attend a forum introducing the new Strategic Plan 2025 theme, Culture and Societal Transformations, 1-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at the Rio Grande Ballroom in the University Center.

UT System Day

For UT System Day Wednesday, Nov. 10, look for representatives of the Office of Human Resources, Staff Advisory Council, and Employee Advisory Council to visit your department with some mid-week treats.

In Memoriam: Kevin Sloan

Kevin Sloan, assistant professor in practice of architecture, passed away Oct. 28. Services are pending. Read tributes at the CAPPA website and in D Magazine.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine clinic at MAC

The FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine, including both initial doses and booster doses for eligible individuals, will be available on campus Wednesday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the Group Exercise Room (101B) in the Maverick Activities Center. No appointment is needed.

The clinic is open and free of charge to all UTA students, employees, and their family members 12 years and older.

If you’ve been vaccinated, check the CDC’s guidelines for booster shots to see if you’re eligible and if you should make plans to get one.

COVID-19 testing site at UC moves

The Curative COVID‑19 testing site in the University Center has moved to the Carlisle Suite on the second floor. This location is recommended for employees and students without COVID‑19 symptoms seeking proactive testing or required testing.

Appointments are required, but can be made onsite as a walk-in if availability allows.

Faculty, staff, and students coming to any UTA campus in any capacity will be selected at random for mandatory COVID‑19 testing. Notifications will come from covidtesting@uta.edu.

Homecoming 5K Run Walk Roll. Saturday, Nov. 13th. Awards, food, and activities will follow the race. Free T-shirt for all participants. For more information, visit utamac.link/hoco5k.

Homecoming exhibit

Take a glimpse at past Homecomings on campus at a Special Collections mini-exhibit through Wednesday, Nov. 17, on the sixth floor of the Central Library. See an online Homecoming history.

Native American Heritage

November is Native American Heritage Month, and UT Arlington is marking the occasion by celebrating the culture, accomplishments, and contributions of the continent’s Indigenous peoples.

[External] banner on emails

Beginning Monday, Nov. 8, a banner that reads [External] will appear at the top of all emails UTA employees and students receive from senders outside UTA. Learn more.

Angel Tree. Adopt a Salvation Army Angel.

Adopt an Angel

Help a local child with clothing, shoes, and toys through the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Stop by the Follett Student Leadership Center or email utavolunteers@uta.edu for more information on adopting an angel. Adoptions close Wednesday, Nov. 17.

GrubHub delivery hubs

Grubhub 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.

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