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Maverick a first in Marine Corps
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Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley (’85 BBA, Systems Analysis) is poised to become the first Black four-star general in the history of the U.S. Marines. He is awaiting Senate confirmation after the Biden administration nominated him to command all U.S. military forces in Africa as head of U.S. Africa Command.
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Make your Annual Enrollment choices
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Through Sunday, July 31, you have the option to change your benefits coverage for the 2022-23 plan year that begins Thursday, Sept. 1.
Additional details are on the UTA Benefits website.
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Hypersonic heat
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Luca Maddalena, professor of aerospace engineering and director of the Aerodynamics Research Center, and his team are studying how turbulence in hypersonic conditions impacts the response of materials used in heat shields.
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Apply to Grant Academy
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The Office of Grants and Contracts Services has partnered with Elite Research to host a Grant Academy to offer mentoring and support to select faculty or full-time research staff with an interest in raising external funds. Applications for the inaugural cohort are due Wednesday, Aug. 10.
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Help at Move-In Event
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Volunteer for the Move-In Event 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and help students get settled into their on-campus homes. Register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.
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West Nedderman closure planned
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Starting Monday, Aug. 1, West Nedderman Drive will be closed from UTA Boulevard to The Commons to accommodate line upgrades by Atmos Gas. Phase two of the project will involve closing West Nedderman from The Commons to Greek Row Drive.
Work will be done in the street and will not affect sidewalks.
For parking, use west entrances for the West Parking Garage. For lots 34, 22, and F‑7, enter and exit via Cooper Street.
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Parking permits available
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The 2022-23 parking permits are now available for purchase through MavPark. The parking rates remain the same for the fourth year in a row for faculty and staff and for the fifth year in a row for students.
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Greek alumni breakfast
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Faculty and staff who are alumni or members of social Greek organizations are invited for breakfast on 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the Palo Duro Lounge in the University Center. Wear your organization paraphernalia. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 12.
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Electrical outages planned
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An electrical outage is planned for 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, in various areas of the Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building.
Outages are planned for 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Brazos Pavilion and the following buildings: CAPPA/Architecture, Earth and Environmental Sciences/Geoscience, Engineering Lab, Fine Arts, Health Center, Nanofab, Nedderman Hall, University Center, and Woolf Hall.
Building generators will support limited electrical needs except for the Brazos Pavilion and the Health Center.
Save work to prevent loss of data. Turn off electronic equipment; they do not need to be unplugged.
Questions? Contact Jeff Johnson jljohnson@uta.edu or at 817‑798‑8456 or Toby Buhrkuhl tbuhrkuhl@uta.edu or at 972‑832‑1490.
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COVID-19 resources available on campus
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All Mavericks should remain vigilant concerning COVID‑19 and adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe. Find information and resources, such as the following, at uta.edu/coronavirus.
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Policy, procedure changes
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AA-FT-PO-02 Academy of Distinguished Service Leaders Policy—Updated to include administrators for their service accomplished during their time as faculty.
AA-UA-PO-03 Graduate Faculty Policy—Job titles were updated to provide additional clarity for faculty eligible to serve as graduate faculty.
CO-CS-PR-07 Outdoor Group Activities and Weather Hazards Procedure—Minor updates were made to reflect current procedures for inclement weather.
GA-IA-PR-01 Endowment Establishment and Management Procedure—Current language that reads, “Endowment distributions are an important source of funding and should be expended on an annual basis. Accumulations over two times the annual distribution (unless below $2,500) will be reviewed by the endowment compliance executive (Vice President of Institutional Advancement)” was amended as follows:
“Endowment distributions are an important source of funding and should be expended on an annual basis. The Endowment Compliance Officer will review:
- Accumulations over two times the annual distribution (unless below $1,000) for scholarship and graduate fellowship endowments; and
- Accumulations over two times the annual distribution (unless below $2,500) for endowed academic position and miscellaneous endowments.
HR-LA-PR-05 Military Leave of Absence Procedure—Updates were made to align with changes in state law for military leave for enlisted service members.
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Watch the Dallas Wings with fellow Mavs
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Join UTA President Jennifer Cowley and fellow Mavericks for an evening with the Dallas Wings. The Wings will take on the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. To purchase tickets, visit dallaswings.com/promo and use promo code “UTA22” to receive a discount. Tickets start at $15.
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