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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Task forces working on return to campus

Interim President Teik Lim discusses planning underway in order to transition students safely back to campus and the fall semester, while keeping Mavericks safe and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.

Steve Kennedy reacts with surprise when he learns he will receive his UTA diploma 50 years after attending.

Veteran receives degree 50 years later

At age 75, Steve Kennedy has graduated from UTA 50 years after his final class. Teamwork by administrators in the College of Liberal Arts helped make it possible.

Two UTA employees with welcome signs beside a car at the drive-thru signing day for high school seniors.

Drive-thru signing day a Maverick first

More than 200 future Mavericks participated in a unique drive-thru event at UT Arlington, celebrating their decision to enroll at UTA.

Important dates

Registration is ongoing for fall and summer sessions.

  • June 2—Last day of classes for summer intersession
  • June 3—Final exams for summer intersession
  • June 7—Registration ends for first five-week and 11-week terms
  • June 8—First day of classes for first five-week and 11-week terms; census date for 14-week term
  • June 8-9—Late registration for first five-week and 11-week terms
  • June 11—Census date for first five-week term
  • June 25—Census date for 11-week term

Reserve Plaza display for fall

Promote your program or student organization with a food court banner spot or a display case in the University Center. View availability and email mavorgs@uta.edu for a reservation.

The Market summer hours

Summer hours for The Market in the University Center are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Summer meal plan starts Sunday, June 7.

Beware of fake Teams, Office scammers

Thieves are targeting Microsoft Teams and Office 365 users to steal credentials to obtain sensitive user and company data. These bad actors create multiple phishing emails or chat messages intended to steal users' login information. The emails or chat messages may resemble Microsoft Teams automated notifications, asking the user to click on a link that could expose your account.

These precautions should be followed:

  • Make sure your Teams meetings include only users who should be there
  • When offsite, use two-factor authentication (Duo or MS Authenticator) to help prevent unauthorized access
  • Be suspicious of links and attachments not expected in emails, Teams meetings, and chats
  • If you open a suspicious attachment or click on a suspicious link, report it to the Help Desk immediately

If you believe you have received one of these messages, forward the message to spam@uta.edu and do not click on any links or attachments.

know. Scammers are sending #COVID19-related emails that will download harmful software onto your computer. Learn more: ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams

Student resources

Financial Assistance:

Food Pantry: The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry is open to any UTA student with a UTA ID. For a pick-up time, email utafoodpantry@gmail.com. For questions, call 817-274-0383.

Mental Health: Counseling and Psychological Services' on-call counseling staff is available 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 817-272-3671 to plan a consultation. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or the MavsTalk 24-hour crisis line at 817-272-8255.

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