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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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UTA tops in graduating African Americans

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram interviewed Jason Shelton, director of UTA’s Center for African American Studies, about UTA graduating more African American undergraduate and master’s students than any other university in the state.

Three young adults talking to each other at a career fair.

Prepare for your career

Get ready for your future with the Internship Workshop and Fair 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the University Center and the All Majors Job Fair noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Maverick Activities Center.

Hip-hop artist Common

Common performed a special UTA rap

Hip-hop artist Common's UTA rap was a big hit at the Maverick Speakers Series last week. Hear his pre-show message.

Be a Teams player

Get hands-on training for Microsoft Teams 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Register to attend one or all four sessions online via Teams or in Room 100 of Nedderman Hall.

National Student Survey on Engagement

Take national survey

Look for an invitation in your UTA email to take the National Survey of Student Engagement and have a chance to win a $100 gift card. Questions? Email rebeccal@uta.edu or call 817-272-3365.

Ally can switch formats

Ally allows users to download Canvas course files in different formats, such as audio or html. Watch a demonstration. Read more on alternative formats.

Food Drive for Tri-C Food Pantry

Food drive aids students

Donate a nonperishable food item for the Tri-C Food Pantry through Friday, Feb. 28, and receive a voucher for a free hot beverage from The Market.

parent-family weekend

Spring Family Day

Show your folks and friends what it means to be a Maverick at Spring Family Day Saturday, Feb. 22. Questions? Call 817-272-2128 or email at parents@uta.edu.

Save the Date for Maverick Ring Ceremony, May 7.

Order your Maverick ring, regalia

Find bargains while preparing for your graduation with rings and regalia from the UTA Bookstore Monday-Thursday, Feb. 24-27. The ring sale is 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, and noon-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

Early voting on campus

UTA is a Tarrant County early voting polling place for the March 3 primary elections, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18-Friday, Feb. 28, at the Maverick Activities Center.

Outstanding advisor

Know academic advisors who really make a difference? Nominate them for the annual Outstanding Academic Advisor Award. Submit entries by Friday, Feb. 21.

Important Dates

  • Feb. 21—Last day of classes for first five-week term
  • Feb. 24—Final exams for first five-week term
  • March 1—Registration ends for second five-week term
  • March 2—First day of classes for second five-week term
  • March 3—Last day to drop classes for first eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.; late registration ends for second five-week term
Fake Check Scams

Don't fall for it

Be wary of anyone wanting to give you a check and then asking you to return cash, says UTA's Police Department. For information on fake checks and other scams, visit the Federal Trade Commission and the UTA Police websites.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Night at UTA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20
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