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Cordero receives presidential award
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President Joe Biden has named Minerva Cordero, professor of mathematics, a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. She is one of only 12 individuals selected for the honor this year.
The national award recognizes the critical roles mentors play outside the traditional classroom in the academic and professional development of the future science and engineering workforce. For Dr. Cordero, the award honors the mentors and students in her own life.
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Afghan women's activist, evacuee joins UTA
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For over a decade, Roshan Mashal has advocated for women’s and gender issues, access to education and participation in elections in Afghanistan. Now, she will serve for one year as a fellow with the College of Liberal Arts' Women's and Gender Studies program.
Mashal—who says her goals have always included sharing experiences and learning from others—will focus on journalism, women’s rights issues, and advocacy in her role at UTA.
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Walking, cycling infrastructure
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Hyesun Jeong is working on a plan to map future “green” infrastructure in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to support growth in walking and cycling.
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Armanios named fellow
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Erian Armanios, chair of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, was named a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
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Early voting at MAC
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Early voting for the March 1 primary elections will be at the Maverick Activities Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, Feb. 18; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 22-25. The poll is closed Monday, Feb. 21.
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COVID-19 vaccines, boosters available on campus
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UTA has scheduled four additional on-campus clinics to offer the COVID‑19 vaccines and booster, free of cost, to UTA students, employees, and their families and dependents. The next is Wednesday, March 2.
At UTA’s on-campus clinics, operated in partnership with Walmart, individuals 12 and older can receive first and second doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Booster doses are available for all eligible individuals.
Each clinic will operate on a walk-in-only basis 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Room 102B in the Maverick Activities Center. Other clinics are on Wednesdays, March 16, and March 30.
Contact covidvaccine@uta.edu with any questions.
If the dates and times of these clinics don’t work for you, the COVID‑19 vaccine is free and widely available in Arlington and surrounding communities. To find a vaccine or booster near you, enter your zip code into the CDC’s COVID‑19 vaccine finder.
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Ransom renovations
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Beginning Monday, Feb. 21, the lobby of Ransom Hall will undergo renovations. Use the doors on the east and west sides. The University Advising Center front desk will temporarily relocate to Room 104 in Preston Hall. Contact DSS@uta.edu with advising-related questions.
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Survivor Ally training
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Survivor Ally virtual training is designed to assist faculty and staff in how to support students who identify as victims/survivors of sexual and/or relationship violence. Email kendra.zellan@uta.edu to register.
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Information security news
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In the latest edition of The Weekly Briefing from the Information Security Office, you can learn work-from-home tips on securing your computer, internet connection, and physical office space.
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Office updates
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Microsoft is updating the Office.com and Office app for Windows experiences, making it even easier for users to find their content, access apps and templates, take action quickly, and understand what work needs attention.
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