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Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Oozeball 2019 was featured in the Star-Telegram

Oozeball in the news

More than 500 UTA students, alumni, and community members participated in the Oozeball mud volleyball tournament. The event raised money for UTA’s Emergency Assistance Fund. See the Star-Telegram video.

Jackson Katz speaks at the Maverick Speakers Series

Jackson Katz

Jackson Katz, co-founder of the multiracial, mixed-gender Mentors in Violence Prevention program, will speak at the Maverick Speakers Series event on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Texas Hall. Tickets are free for UTA students.

National Night Out

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

Parent and Family Weekend

Register your family by today, Tuesday, Oct. 1, for the annual Parent and Family Weekend Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20. Sign up to volunteer.

Domestic violence resources

Learn about domestic violence and resources for victims at the Domestic Violence Resource Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Brazos Park. Free swag bags for the first 100 students will be offered.

McNair Open House

Learn about the McNair Scholars undergraduate research program at its open house noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Room 108 of the Campus Center.

Pie Five has opened.

Pie Five returns to College Park

Pie Five has opened its doors again at College Park Center. The eatery is at 501 Spaniolo Drive, and hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

Important Dates

  • Oct. 3—Census date for second five-week session.
  • Oct. 15—Last day of classes for first eight-week term.
  • Oct. 16—Final exams for first eight-week term. Registration ends for second eight-week session.
  • Oct. 17—First day of classes for second eight-week session.
  • Oct. 17-18—Late registration for second eight-week session.
  • Oct. 21—Last day to drop classes for second five-week session; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 24—Census date for second eight-week session.
  • Oct. 31—Last day of classes for second five-week session.

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.

MyMav unavailable this weekend

MyMav will be unavailable due to an upgrade to MyMav Fluid from 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, until 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7. Learn more at the MyMav Fluid Project Page or resource guide.

Volunteer Opportunity Exchange

The Volunteer Opportunity Exchange is a nonprofit agency event to find service learning or volunteer opportunities and internships. The exchange is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the Palo Duro Lounge.

Spirit Fridays: Show your UTA Maverick Spirit by wearing blue every Friday.averick blue on Spirit Fridays

Flu season is here; get immunized today

Free flu shots are available to UTA students at the Health Services Center. No is appointment necessary. Immunizations are available 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Ballet Nepantla's 'Valentina'

Ballet Nepantla's newest show, Valentina, is inspired by the Adelitas, women revolutionaries of the Mexican Revolution. The Hispanic Heritage Month event is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Rosebud Theatre.

The Basement—Borderlands3

The Basement Lounge event

The new gaming community spot, The Basement Lounge in the Central Library, hosts a Borderlands 3 game critique and character development workshop Saturday, Oct. 5.

Student Organization Fair: Sports & Leisure

Organization fair

Discover sports and leisure groups at the Student Organization Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, on the University Center mall.

National Voter Registration Day

Voter Registration Day

Student Governance's campus drive for National Voter Registration Day was featured on KTVT CBS 11. The last day to register to vote in the November elections is Monday, Oct. 7.

Christine D'Clario and Group Barak perform Oct. 4, 2019, at Texas Hall

Christine D'Clario, Barak at Texas Hall

Christian music artists Christine D'Clario and Grupo Barak perform in their Emanual/Shekinah Tour at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Texas Hall. Tickets, including add-on packages, are available at utatickets.com.

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