Trailblazer
Friday, March 4, 2022
Run in UTA Campus Elections. Visit uta.edu/elections for more information. Applications accepted until March 7.

FBI Dallas to give demonstrations

As part of the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice’s annual Criminology and Criminal Justice Week, the FBI Dallas Evidence Response Team will have vehicles on campus 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, March 7. The vehicles will be parked in the courtyard west of the Central Library and north of University Hall for demonstration purposes.

Contact the organizer with questions about this and other Criminology and Criminal Justice Week events.

Officer Finney recognized

UTA Police Officer Gregory Finney is the UT System Police Officer of the Month for March 2022. He has earned numerous commendations and spearheaded the Neighborhood Police Program for Centennial Court Apartments in 2021.

Statistics and Human Rights

Mary Gray, a trailblazer for women in STEM fields, will speak on "Statistics and Human Rights" Tuesday, March 8. Her talk is part of the College of Science’s Distinguished Women in Science Speaker Series and Women's History Month.

Polar bear plunge

Take a dive at the Polar Bear Plunge on Tuesday, March 8. Entry is free with a donation for the Maverick Pantry. Register online (go to the event date to see time slots) or at the indoor pool.

Bed Races

Sign up early for the Bed Races for a discounted entry fee. Teams of five can register for $40 until Friday, March 11. The price increases to $50 after that. The annual race is Wednesday, March 23. The theme is "Candyland."

Be part of Earth Day Fair

Sign up for a table at the Earth Day Fair to showcase how your department or organization creates and fosters a more sustainable UTA community. Please email bhargavi.jeyarajah@uta.edu with any questions.

Women's History Month

Women’s History Month at UT Arlington offers an opportunity to study and celebrate the vital contributions of women in history, society, and academia.

UTA Night with the Dallas Mavericks vs. the NY Knicks. Wednesday, March 9 @7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $24. www.mavsgroups.com/uta

Undergrad Exit Survey

Students graduating in May 2022 should complete the Undergraduate Exit Survey, available through Canvas. Responses are confidential. Eligible students will receive invites from gradteam@uta.edu.

Be part of fair

Be part of the Student Organization Fair to spread the word about your group and recruit new members. The fair is Wednesday, March 23, on the University Center mall.

Important dates

  • March 10—Last day of classes for first eight-week term.
  • March 11—Final exams for first eight-week term.
  • March 14-20—Spring Break
  • March 20—Registration ends for second eight-week term.
  • March 21—Last day to drop classes for second five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m. First day of classes for second eight-week term.
  • March 21-22—Late registration for second eight-week term.
  • March 28—Census date for second eight-week term.
  • March 31—Last day of classes for second five-week term.
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