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Movin' Mavs take 10th national title
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The Movin’ Mavs won its second consecutive national title and 10th overall Saturday at the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament at College Park Center.
The Movin’ Mavs entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season with a 10-2 record. The team won the championship 67-56 against Alabama, the team it beat in last year's title game.
No. 3 seed Lady Movin' Mavs defeated the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 58-37 for third place.
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Blaze Forward, Promise Plus
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UTA's Blaze Forward program will cover 100% of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible undergraduate students. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including the University of Texas System's $300 million Promise Plus endowment.
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Lady Mavs fall short
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The Lady Mavericks gave No. 3 Iowa State all it could handle on its home floor Friday night in the NCAA's first round, falling in a narrow 78-71 decision.
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Deng to lead NASA mission
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Yue Deng, distinguished professor of physics, was selected by NASA to play a leading role in a new project that will change our understanding of Earth’s upper atmosphere.
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RAPID milestone
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Arlington RAPID has provided more than 28,000 trips in its on-demand, autonomous vehicles during its first year of service to residents, University students, and visitors around Downtown Arlington and UTA.
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Annual evaluations
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Employees and managers are reminded that 2021 annual performance evaluations are due Monday, April 11. Training guides and videos are available on the HR ePerformance resources page. Questions? Email hrperformreviews@uta.edu.
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Provost search listening sessions today, Tuesday
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Two vitual listening sessions this week and your feedback will assist the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Search Committee in identifying the characteristics you hope to see in candidates and finalists.
These sessions will operate similarly to town halls, with the majority of time dedicated to hearing questions and comments from attendees.
If you are unable to join these listening sessions or prefer to provide your input through a different medium, you can complete the campus feedback survey. All responses are confidential.
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Academic integrity workshops this week
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Two virtual workshops next week will update faculty members on academic integrity and the student conduct process.
Faculty Academic Integrity Workshop: General Trends will cover general academic integrity information, academic integrity trends, and how to refer academic misconduct through the student conduct process. The workshop is noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.
Faculty Academic Integrity Workshop: Online Exams will cover the same topics specifically related to online exams. The program is at noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.
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Purchase order change
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To improve contract compliance and spend management, purchase orders (PO) will now be required to make payments against many contracts for goods and services that were previously payable using a non-PO voucher.
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Be part of Block Party
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University departments and student organizations can share info on programs and services during the 23rd annual Block Party 7-10 p.m. Thursday, April 14, on the University Center mall. Register for a booth and register to volunteer by 5 p.m. Friday, April 1
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Survivor Ally Training
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The virtual Survivor Ally Training explains how to support students who identify as victims/survivors of sexual or relationship violence. The next sessions are Wednesday, March 23; Monday, April 4; and Thursday, April 28. Email kendra.zellan@uta.edu for details and to register.
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The Big Event
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Faculty and staff can participate in The Big Event on Saturday, April 9, which includes 40 community service projects. A celebration for volunteers is 1-3 p.m. with complimentary lunch, entertainment, and activities.
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Social Change Conference
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Register to attend the Social Change Conference Saturday, April 23, hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The conference will have a keynote speaker, presentations, exclusive giveaways, and lunch.
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Training session on certification of qualifications
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All full-time and part-time faculty and teaching assistants who teach a credit-bearing course or have direct instructional activity in a credit-bearing class are required to have an approved Certification of Qualifications and Credentials on file before they are hired.
If you hire faculty, join Toni Sol, vice provost for Faculty Affairs, for the training session. Register to attend either 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 24; 10-11 a.m. Thursday, April 28; or 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.
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Learn new TCP timekeeping system
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Complete training for TCP, UTA’s new timekeeping system before TCP launches on Friday, April 1. This training in Canvas is required for all faculty and staff.
If you need in-person assistance, or need a computer to access the training class, dedicated support is available in Trinity Hall, room 104, at the following times:
- Wednesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
- Thursday, March 24, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 29, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 31, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The TCP Canvas Training Support Teams channel is public, so anyone from UTA can join, no code required.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of Continuous Improvement Knowledge Services at 817‑272‑2155, knowledgeservices@uta.edu, chat, or open a Service Now ticket.
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UTA Night with the Dallas Jackals
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Show your school pride at UTA Night with the Dallas Jackals on Saturday, April 30, when the newest member of Major League Rugby takes on the San Diego Legion.
Purchase discounted tickets at https://fevo.me/utacollegenight. Tickets start at $15.
Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington. While you're there, be sure to stop by the UTA table on the concourse for fun giveaways and prizes.
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