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Take precautions against COVID-19
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Tarrant County has raised its COVID‑19 Community Level to “High” due to transmissibility indicators of the latest strains of the virus. All Mavericks are encouraged to continue to adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe:
COVID‑19 testing is free on UTA’s campus for all students and employees. Find and schedule a COVID‑19 test.
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Be prepared for heat-related outages
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With a forecasted heat advisory and high heat indexes over the next five days, there is an extremely high demand for power and a risk of electrical outages in North Texas and at UTA’s campuses.
The Office of Facilities Management will monitor conditions closely and work with Oncor in the event of an outage related to Oncor system failure.
- Working on sensitive data? Take precautions in case of unexpected power outages.
- To prevent possible data loss, save in-progress computer work frequently.
- Help reduce the power load by shutting off unnecessary lights, electrical appliances, electronic equipment including computers, scanners, and copiers when not in use.
- In the event of an outage, generators will support critical business-related functions, but air conditioning will only be supported in limited locations.
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Miller named VP for research, innovation
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Kate C. Miller will serve as the next vice president for research and innovation, effective Oct. 1.
Miller has more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, most recently serving as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Wyoming and having spent time in Texas at both Texas A&M and UT El Paso.
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Annual Enrollment is almost here
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Between Friday, July 15-Sunday, July 31, you have the option to change your benefits coverage for the 2022-23 plan year that begins Thursday, Sept. 1.
You can learn more about available options during the UTA Benefits Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Maverick Activities Center. Additional details will soon be available on the UTA Benefits website.
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Limit home energy use where possible
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The Public Utility Commission of Texas offers tips on reducing your electrical bill that also are important during peak use times during a heat wave. Some suggestions are:
- Save heat- and humidity-generating activities (cooking, laundering, and dishwashing) for early morning or late evening hours.
- Set your thermostat at 78°F or higher.
- Use ceiling fans and portable fans to circulate the cool air.
- Close interior blinds, drapes, or shades to block the sun.
- Use a clothesline instead of a clothes dryer.
- Shade outside air conditioning units or condensers.
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Stay safe in triple digit temps
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The city of Arlington offers some important advice on staying safe during temperatures at or near triple digits.
The website offers tips on how to stay cool, what to do during extreme heat, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Read more at weather.gov/safety/heat.
Check local news media for extreme heat alerts and advisories. The National Weather Service updates heat-related warnings online at weather.gov.
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Van Hook to coach baseball
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Clay Van Hook has been named the seventh head coach of the UT Arlington baseball program. He has spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach for the University of Oklahoma Sooners.
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Wilder on NASA mission
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Rick Wilder, assistant professor of physics, will play a key role in NASA’s Geospace Dynamics Constellation mission as the lead scientist for an instrument known as the Atmospheric Electrodynamics probe for THERmal plasma.
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Glass recognized
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Jeremy Glass, senior lecturer of mathematics, has been named by the United States Distance Learning Association as the Gold Winner of its 2022 Award for Excellence in Distance Learning Teaching.
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Hands-on learning
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UTA Libraries is partnering with faculty across campus to facilitate experiential learning opportunities so students can engage hands-on with technologies, resources, and materials to gain new skills and knowledge.
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UTA cohosts Barbara Jordan Media Awards, discussion
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UTA’s College of Liberal Arts cohosted the virtual 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. A virtual After Party at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, will include UTA faculty moderating a discussion with award winners, using questions from attendees.
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Kroger aids Maverick Pantry
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Kroger is supporting UTA students with a five-year, $250,000 commitment to the Maverick Pantry. The gift will help with ongoing operational costs, such as expenses for products, staffing, programming, and outreach.
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Teams meeting help
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Teams meeting organizers can now assign up to 10 co-organizers. Learn more about the capabilities and how your group can benefit.
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Powwow celebrates traditions
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Native American traditions, music, and artwork were on display at the 26th Annual Scholarship Benefit Powwow on June 25. The Native American Student Association sponsored the free community event in the Maverick Activities Center.
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Happy Independence Day!
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UTA President Jennifer Cowley and her husband, Jon, accompanied the Maverick spirit teams on a float in the Arlington Fourth of July Parade on Monday. Military flag bearers and the UTA Band were in the mix, too.
The city of Arlington has the parade on three videos. UTA entries are on #1 at 11:33, lots of classic cars and trucks on #2, and Elvises on motorbikes on #3.
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Faculty fellowships available
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Learn to incorporate experiential and community-based activities into your courses. Become a Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement (MAFE) or Service Learning Faculty Fellow in the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence.
For questions, contact Susan Dequeant at dequeant@uta.edu.
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