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| Thursday, December 15, 2022 |
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'Our Graduates are Thriving'
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Thousands of Mavericks will cross the stage and into the next phase of their academic and professional journeys at Fall 2022 Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 16, at Globe Life Field.
UTA received nearly 4,700 graduation applications for fall 2022 commencement, and these newest Maverick graduates will join an alumni network that’s more than 250,000 strong.
Each ceremony will be livestreamed via go.uta.edu/commencement.
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Dallas 500 honorees
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D CEO magazine named UTA President Jennifer Cowley and College of Business Dean Harry Dombroksi to its annual Dallas 500 list, a compilation of the most powerful business leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
“Making the Dallas 500 is no easy feat in a market as large and vibrant as North Texas,” said D CEO Editor Christine Perez. “Those featured in our 2023 edition are the best of the best; they play an integral role in driving the local economy.”
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Graduate gives back
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When Kyairra Burns volunteers at area pediatric hospitals, she knows just what young patients are looking for—because she used to be one of them. She will graduate Friday with a Bachelor of Science in public health, an academic path inspired by her passion to help children and their families fighting their own health battles.
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Sharing data
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Jessica Eisma, assistant professor of civil engineering, is creating a bootcamp to teach undergraduate students who are interested in the water and energy sectors about the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) Data Principles so they can integrate them into their research.
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Climate-smart agriculture
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Woo-Suk Chang, associate professor of biology, leads a multi-institutional team of researchers to launch an effort to provide small and underserved farmers in Texas, Arkansas, and Missouri with resources to enhance the sustainability of their soybean production.
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Interdisciplinary leadership minor
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The Interdisciplinary Leadership Minor program and its individual courses aid students seeking to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and enact social change through leadership.
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Service learning fellow
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The Center for Service Learning's Faculty Fellows program educates faculty on ways of incorporating service learning into courses while fostering relationships and research opportunities across disciplines and with community agencies. Apply by Thursday, Jan. 19. Contact Susan at dequeant@uta.edu for details.
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Conference proposals wanted
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The Office for Cultural Engagement and Social Change invites faculty, staff, and students to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for the Social Change Conference, a hybrid event on March 31.
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Policy, procedure updates
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AA-SC-PR-01 Substantive Change Compliance Procedure—Department titles were updated, and the time for the president to provide final approval and signature for all required SACSCOC notification letters was increased from six to nine months.
BF-T-PR-12 Payment Processing Procedure—Updates were made to the single pay voucher section to include information on processing payments via a wire transaction.
GA-LA-PO-05 Electronic Recording of Oral Communications & Administrative Meetings—This policy was updated to add exemptions to recording prohibition to permit the Police Department to record conversations as part of their policing function.
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Holiday schedule
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UTA is closed for Winter Break Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Jan. 1. Operations and classes resume Monday, Jan. 2.
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Holiday shopping at UTA Bookstore
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Include some Maverick spirit in the season of giving. The UTA Bookstore has everything from holiday decor, clothing, and electronics to plush toys, car and phone accessories, and more.
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MavPlanner, MavScheduler now in MyMav
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The MavPlanner and MavScheduler are available in MyMav. The tools can be used to create a personalized multiyear degree plan. Academic advisors can view MavPlanner and MavScheduler via the Central Advising Record. Students can access MavPlanner, which internally hosts MavScheduler, through the Manage Classes tile in MyMav.
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Thermal comfort survey
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Take a few minutes to say how comfortable you are in your space (office, cubicle, classroom, lab, resident hall) by taking a thermal comfort survey, conducted by Atefe Makhmalbaf, assistant professor of architecture. Results will help identify where energy is being wasted at UTA. For instance, being too warm on a cold winter day or too cold on a hot summer day indicates waste of energy.
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UTA at the Rodeo
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Put on your boots for the annual UTA Day at the Rodeo Sunday, Jan. 22, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
Your ticket includes a barbecue lunch, admission to the rodeo with seating in the UTA section, and Maverick giveaways. Five dollars of the ticket price is a gift to support alumni programming.
Lunch is noon-1:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The rodeo starts at 2 p.m. at Dickies Arena.
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Unplug space heaters for Winter Break
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If you have written permission for a space heater in your area, make sure to turn it off and unplug the heater before Winter Break and any time the area is not occupied. Make sure heaters are:
- placed at least three feet away from all combustible materials such as paper,
- positioned outside of walkways or exit paths,
- not located underneath desks or in other enclosed areas, and
- plugged directly into a wall receptacle; never use extension cords or power strips.
For details, see UTA's space heater policy.
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Power energy savings by turning off electrical devices
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A few actions on your part can help conserve energy on campus during the winter break. The Office of Facilities Management suggests these steps to realize maximum energy savings:
- Turn off and unplug electrical devices. Many devices remain in a standby mode or use power even when turned off, including computers, monitors, scanners, printers, copiers, chargers, power supplies, appliances, and other electrical devices. If items are plugged into power strips, simply turn off the power strips.
- Lower the heating temperature and turn off air conditioning. Areas controlled directly by an occupant should have the air conditioning and fans turned off. Heating and air conditioning in many campus buildings are controlled by a computerized energy management system that will set these areas to maximize energy conservation during the break.
- Turn off all lights when you leave. Parking lot lighting schedules have been adjusted where feasible, taking campus safety and security into consideration.
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Clean up now to prevent post-holiday surprises
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The Office of Facilities Management suggests cleaning break rooms before the winter break.
- Wipe down and clean out break rooms or common areas of any food items or candy to keep from attracting insects.
- Empty the refrigerator and turn off the ice maker.
- Remove all perishable items from the refrigerator and freezer. Check all expiration dates and dispose if expired.
- Clean the inside of the refrigerator. Wipe down the drawers, shelves, sides, and floor of the fridge. Dry thoroughly.
- Place baking soda, a bowl of dried oats, or a shallow bowl of dry, fresh coffee grounds and crumbled newspaper inside the refrigerator to combat mildew, mold, and bad odor. When you return, remove newspapers and oats/coffee grounds and wipe down the drawers and sides.
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