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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
MAverick Graffiti Wall. Stop by to learn more about our Spirit Horses and leave your mark on the Maverick Graffiti Wall. Thursday, April 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC Mall. Design UTA's Next Spirit Horse! Leave Your Legacy On Campus.
Fresh Check Day: A fun week of virtual sessions, stimulating conversation, and prizes. Monday-Thursday, March 29-Apri 1. #frescheckdayuta

Check your emotional, mental health

Join a weeklong series of virtual events focused on emotional and mental health awareness. Included are activities to help you reduce stress, get your body moving, put you in a positive mindset, and more.

Fresh Check Day is for faculty, staff, and students through Thursday, April 1, sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services.

Share Your Voice: Campus Climate Survey.

Take survey on diversity and inclusion

Complete the UTA Student Campus Climate Survey to give your input on the present climate at UTA and inform current and future decisions and initiatives to support a vibrant diverse and inclusive campus community.

Please complete the survey by Monday, April 5. The survey takes about 20 minutes. Skip any question you do not feel comfortable answering.

Your response is confidential and no individually identifiable information will be reported.

Take me out to the egame

UTA’s newest varsity team time travels, plays soccer in rocket-powered cars, and battles enemies for supremacy. And as some of the top esports players in the nation, they tend to dominate.

Distance Ed new website

The Center for Distance Education's new website is now live. The site includes infographics, videos, training registration, and much more.

Pop-ups at Brazos Park

Dining pop-ups this week are The Salty Donut 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 30, and Tre's BBQ 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 31. Both will be at Brazos Park.

Dynamic View coming

A new Teams meeting feature, Dynamic View, automatically arranges camera feeds and shared content while also allowing users to personalize their view for better engagement during meetings. The option will arrive in April.

MyMav maintenance

MyMav will be unavailable for maintenance from 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, to 8 a.m. Monday, April 12. Learn more about the MyMav Extended Maintenance.

Important dates

  • April 2—Last day to drop classes for second five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • April 5—Registration begins for summer and fall 2021 semesters.
  • April 8—Last day of classes for second five-week term.
  • April 9—Final exams for second five-week term.
  • April 11—Registration ends for third five-week term.
  • April 12—First day of classes for third five-week term.
  • April 12-13—Late registration for third five-week term.
  • April 15—Census Date for third five-week term.
  • April 27—Last day to drop classes for second eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • May 3—Last day to drop classes for third five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • May 4—Last day of classes for spring semester.
  • May 5—Student Study Day (no classes).
  • May 6-12—Final exams for spring semester.
  • May 11—Last day of classes for third five-week and second eight-week terms.
  • May 12—Final exams for third five-week and second eight-week terms.
  • May 13-15—Commencement ceremonies.

The Big Event

Take part in the University’s largest day of service—The Big Event—Saturday, April 10, with various projects such as painting, landscaping, stocking pantry shelves, facility cleanup, and more. Register to participate.

Campus tour guides needed

MavElite tour guides are needed to show the UTA campus to prospective students, their families, school/community groups, and VIP guests. Apply through Handshake for job 4504770 by Monday, April 5.

Diversity story contest

Write a fiction story on how the shifting of perspectives has allowed for a more inclusive and equitable viewpoint for the Shifting Perspectives: A Short Story Diversity Contest. Submit your entry by Sunday, April 18.

HEERF II emergency grants

UTA can provide financial assistance through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) to eligible students facing additional expenses due to the pandemic.

JC Penney Suit-Up Event. Oneline event April 9-11, 2021 Suit-Up in now online at http://bit.ly/UTAjcpsuitup. Text UTA to 67292 to receive your extra 30% off coupon!

Theater productions

Save the dates for two shows by the Maverick Theatre Company. Spring Awakening and Tragedians Anonymous will be available on video on demand Friday-Monday, April 2-5. Tickets are $5.

Dialogues in Art

Art and Art History hosts a Dialogues in Art discussion panel on "Art, History, Technology" at 3 p.m. Friday, April 9, on Teams.

Play in esports tournament

Participate in UTA Athletics’ first esports tournament, the Mavericks Smash Challenge, and play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Saturday, April 10. First place wins $150. Freebies include entry, T-shirt for the first 50 entries, and other giveaways.

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