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| Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
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First 100 days, strategic themes website
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President Jennifer Cowley shared a reflection on her first 100 days in office and her newly launched Strategic Themes website, where you can find updates and progress related to the president's five broad focus areas.
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Street closure
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Spaniolo Street from UTA Boulevard to Mitchell Street will be repainted today, Thursday, Aug. 11-Friday, Aug. 12. Access will remain open to the College Park garages, UTA Bookstore, and retail parking lots from Oak Street and Center Street.
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Aerospace defense
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The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and UTA have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a framework for increasing collaboration to expand the aerospace defense manufacturing community in Texas.
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Interdisciplinary research grants
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UTA's Interdisciplinary Research Program has awarded research grants to interdisciplinary teams focusing on key areas related to health communication, medical technology, and cognitive processes.
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Auto rides and the underserved
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Stephen Mattingly, professor of civil engineering, is developing a framework for evaluating the use of automated vehicles and how they relate to underserved populations across a five-state area.
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Portable analysis
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Yuze “Alice” Sun, associate professor of electrical engineering, is creating a portable, wearable device for rapid gas analysis that could detect illness immediately.
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Computing win
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Haotian Zhang, computer science doctoral student, earned second place in the annual Association of Computing Machinery Student Research Competition Grand Finals.
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Kermanshachi named fellow
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Sharareh “Sherri” Kermanshachi, associate professor of civil engineering, was named a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
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Report employee education or training
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Texas statute requires UTA to report spending greater than $5,000 per employee on training and education for a professional license, certification, or degree. If your department has employees to report, visit Reporting Education/Training for University Employees to access the reporting template. The deadline to submit is Friday, Aug. 19.
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Help at Move-In Event
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Volunteer for the Move-In Event Friday-Saturday, Aug. 19-20, and help students get settled into their on-campus homes. Register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.
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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's paraphernalia. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 12.
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Volunteer for job fair
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Give a hand at the All Majors Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, Sept. 21. Sign-up for one or more shifts.
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Military PTSD survey
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Military-connected participants are needed for a survey by the School of Social Work. The study is to better understand the factors, elements, and turning points that contribute to a military loss or trauma becoming a personal post-traumatic growth experience that results in a transformation outcome of helping others. Read more details and complete the participation application.
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UTA Night at the Rangers
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Swing for the fences and enjoy UTA Night at the Rangers with your fellow Mavs. The Rangers will play the Oakland Athletics at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Globe Life Field. Tickets start at $17. Buy tickets to the game to be eligible for a special UTA/Texas Rangers hat.
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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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