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Friday, November 20, 2020
Artists painting mural of people wearing face masks.

Artists create pandemic-era mural

Five student artists and two art professors have created a colorful mural in the Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building that captures our unusual moment in history.

Holiday safety tips

Erin Carlson, associate clinical professor and director of graduate public health programs, offers several holiday safety recommendations for assessing risks, traveling, and gathering socially.

Take care of yourself

Confused and stressed by classes, the pandemic, politics, and other aspects of 2020? Take care of yourself with resources and support through Counseling and Psychological Services. The MavsTalk 24/7 crisis line is 817-272-8255 (272-TALK).

Stay connected to UTA

Using Microsoft Authenticator is a good way to connect to UTA’s systems when away from campus. Set up your Microsoft Authenticator or change your settings. For assistance, contact the Help Desk.

Classes move online after Thanksgiving

The end of the fall semester includes changes to course modality, building access, schedules, and operations after Thanksgiving.

All classes are online after Thanksgiving. The last day of in-person classes will be Tuesday, Nov. 24. Face-to-face and hybrid courses will switch to online-only modality after Thursday, Nov. 26, through the end of the semester.

This decision was made to minimize the possibility of students and employees becoming COVID-19 positive during the break, then spreading the virus on campus upon their return.

Changes to building access and schedules and more details are available on the Student FAQ, Post-Thanksgiving plans website.

Holiday discounts

The UTA Bookstore is offering 20% off one item, 25% off two, and 30% off three or more items through Monday, Nov. 30. For the online sale with free shipping, use the code SAVEMORE.

Share your gratitude

What are you most thankful for this year? Share your thoughts at go.uta.edu/thankful.

Important dates

  • Registration underway for spring semester.
  • Nov. 24—Last day for all in-person classes.
  • Nov. 25—No classes scheduled.
  • Nov. 26-27—Thanksgiving holidays.
  • All instruction moves to all online after Thanksgiving.
  • Nov. 30—Last day to drop classes for third five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 2—Last day to drop classes for second eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Dec. 8—Last day of classes for fall semester.
  • Dec. 9—Student study day for fall semester.
  • Dec. 10-16—Final exams, all online, for fall semester.
  • Dec. 15—Last day of classes for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 16—Final exams for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 17—Commencement Virtual Celebration.

Early voting for run-offs at MAC

The Maverick Activities Center will be an early voting polling place for the Dec. 8 joint run-off elections.

  • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 23-25
  • Closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27, Thanksgiving Holiday
  • 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29
  • 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, and Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 1-4
UTA Basketball: We're Back

Student ticket process changed

The ticket process for men's and women's basketball games at College Park Center has changed. Fifty student tickets are allocated for each home game on a first-come, first-served basis.

Read more about the ticketing process, the lottery for student organizations, and more.

The women's and men's teams play Wednesday, Nov. 25, at College Park Center, which has comprehensive COVID protocols.

The Lady Mavericks start the season against Texas A&M Commerce at 11 a.m. at College Park Center and on ESPN+.

The Maverick men's opening game against Oklahoma State at 3 p.m. at College Park Center will be broadcast on ESPN2.

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Basketball Lottery. UTA Student Organizations, enter your organization for chances to attend UTA basketball games as a group this season.
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