Trailblazer
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Yusef Salaam and Zeb Strong

MLK Jr. Day celebration

Yusef Salaam, left, a member of the Central Park Five, is the featured speaker for the citywide Martin Luther King Jr. Advancing the Dream Celebration. Sign up by today, Tuesday, Jan. 14, for tickets to the MLK Jr. Day Banquet Friday, Jan. 17, at the Bluebonnet Ballroom in the University Center.

Hear jazz and poetry hosted by Verb Kulture with a performance by the Dave Whiteman Band Saturday, Jan. 18, also at the Bluebonnet Ballroom.

Register for the Zeb Strong Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20. Strong, right, was a long-time UTA employee.

UTA will be closed for MLK Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 20.
Common at Maverick Speakers Series Feb. 11

Common is here Feb. 11

Grammy award-winning artist and activist Common is the next guest for the Maverick Speakers Series Tuesday, Feb. 11, at College Park Center.

The American hip-hop recording artist, actor, film producer, poet, and activist from Chicago is known for his roles in films and television and his lasting influence on hip-hop culture.

Common was nominated for an Oscar, a Grammy, and an NAACP Image Award for his song "Stand Up For Something," which he co-wrote with Diane Warren. He won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role in the film Selma.
Overhead view of Activity Fair showing people at information booths.

Host table at Activity Fair

Registered student groups and community agencies can host an information table at the Activity Fair Day on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Space is limited.
These Hands Don't Haze.

Hazing notice for UTA students

University students are encouraged to learn more about hazing, Texas laws, and UTA's hazing policy. Read more on the Office of Community Standards website.

Important Dates

  • Jan. 20—Registration ends for spring semester
  • Jan. 21—First day of classes for spring semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term
  • Jan. 21-24—Late registration for spring semester
Coming Up
Thursday, January 16

Lady Mavs Basketball vs. Louisiana
Saturday, January 18

Lady Mavs Basketball vs. ULM—Dallas Wings Day
Monday, January 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday—UTA closed
Tuesday, January 21

Ask Me Days

Guest Artist Recital—Mount Vernon Music
Thursday, January 23

Tri-C/UTA Food Pantry Distribution
Friday, January 24

Maverick FRIENDzy

The Mavs 100
Saturday, January 25

The Big Howdy

See more on the UTA events calendar.
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