Trailblazer
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
University Club road closure; apartment building demolition

North campus construction, demolition

Construction on the new north entrance to the University Center will begin Thursday, Sept. 26. Demolition of the Garden Club and Maple Square apartments is underway. The work will not affect student parking.

Read more about north campus construction projects.

Job Fair 2019

All Majors Job Fair

The countdown has started for the Fall All Majors Job Fair Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Maverick Activities Center, sponsored by the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center.

Oozeball mud volleyball tournament

Oozeball gets muddy Friday

Register your team or as an individual player for Oozeball today, Tuesday, Sept. 24. The mud volleyball games are 1-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the corner of Summit Avenue and Fourth Street.

McNair Scholars Program

Learn about the McNair Scholars Program at its new location, Room 108 in the Campus Center, 505 West Nedderman Dr. Thirty-minute sessions are noon Wednesday, Sept. 25, and 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Campus elections

Begin your campaign for Homecoming king or queen, student senator, UTA Ambassador, or Student Service Allocation Committee representative. Apply online through Thursday, Oct. 3.

Parent and Family Weekend

UTA faculty and staff can join students and their families at the annual Parent and Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20. Enjoy food, fun, games, and Maverick family bonding. Register your family by Tuesday, Oct. 1.

National Night Out

Your student group can be part of UTA National Night Out set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Brazos Park and the University Center mall. Sign up for a table or booth space to highlight your organization.

Important Dates

  • Sept. 24—Last day of classes for fall first five-week term.
  • Sept. 25—Final exams for fall first five-week term.
  • Sept. 27—Last day to drop classes for fall first eight-week term; submit requests to adviser prior to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 29—Registration ends for fall second five-week term.
  • Sept. 30—First day of classes for fall second five-week term.
  • Sept. 30—Late registration for fall second five-week term.
UTA President Vistasp Karbhari throwing a bowling ball at Bowling with the President

Bowling with the President

UTA students rolled out for some fun at Bowling with the President on Sept. 16. Broadcasting senior Kyle Schow challenged UTA President Vistasp Karbhari to a bowling match, which resulted in the event at Alley Cats in Arlington. Joining the two were Lisa Karbhari and Mr. UTA Dylan Hernandez.

Bob Woodward spoke to journalism students.

Bob Woodward at Maverick Speakers Series

Journalism legend Bob Woodward spoke with students before his talk at the Maverick Speakers Series event Sept. 19 at Texas Hall. He spoke on "The State of the American Presidency" and autographed copies of his book "Fear: Trump in the White House." See more photos of Woodward.

Kayaking Trip

Join Campus Recreation for a kayaking trip to Joe Pool Lake on Sunday, Sept. 29. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tour guides needed

Looking for a campus job? The Welcome Center is hiring MavElite Tour Guides and Campus Visit Assistants! Apply today on SNAP Job.

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