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Monday, December 13, 2021

Commencement this week

Celebrate the Class of 2021 with the virtual Commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. In-person Commencements at Globe Life Field on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 17-18, will be livestreamed.

App to map bridges

Nur Yazdani, professor of civil engineering, is developing a database and mobile app that will catalog the GPS coordinates and features of Texas bridges, making information easily accessible from an office or cellphone.

UTA Bookstore survey

Take a few minutes to complete the UTA Bookstore survey to ensure your voice is heard.

Faculty Facilitator program

Applications are being taken for the UTA Libraries Faculty Facilitators Program through Wednesday, Dec. 15. Faculty will work with Experiential Learning librarians to utilize library resources in their curriculum and assignments.

Service Catalog update

On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Office of Information Technology is launching a simplified Service Catalog on ServiceNow. The updated platform will make it easier for you to find and submit requests for the needed service.

Take COVID-19 test before, after holidays

All Mavericks are encouraged to get tested before and after traveling or attending large gatherings over the winter holiday.

Symptom-free individuals seeking proactive testing or required testing can be tested in the Carlisle Suite of the University Center. Appointments are required. The testing site will be closed Friday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Jan. 2.

Individuals with symptoms should make an appointment at the testing site in the College Park District. The testing site will be closed Friday-Sunday, Dec. 24-26, and Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 1-2.

Student Success Champion Award

The Student Success Champion Award from the Division of Student Success celebrates staff and faculty members who have demonstrated advancements in student success culture and innovation, retention and completion, service to students, and experiential learning.

Nominations are being accepted through Monday, Jan. 31.

Contact DSS@uta.edu if you have any questions.

Holiday Recycling Guide

Holiday recycling nice and naughty lists

Recycling during the holiday season is a must, but even the most ardent recyclers need to know what belongs in that bin, what should be reused, and what, unfortunately, must go in the trash can.

UTA’s Sustainability Committee relied on the University’s recycling partner, Balcones Resources, to develop nice and naughty lists for holiday season recycling.

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