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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Join us for a student lunch with President Dr. Jennifer Cowley, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, Connection Cafe.

Student non-payment process

Starting this fall, UTA will no longer drop students from courses for non-payment. Instead, students automatically will be placed on a payment plan to allow them to remain enrolled. The process does not apply to Accelerated Online programs. Read the announcement.

Early voting at MAC

Early voting for the May 7 constitutional and joint elections will be at the Maverick Activities Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Friday, April 29; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, April 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 1; and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, May 2-3.

Virtual support clinic

Students and faculty at the School of Social Work came up with a solution to meet student needs both in and out of the classroom. The Social Work Virtual Clinic offers virtual support groups led by graduate students for fellow Mavericks in need of counseling.

Community Satisfaction Survey

Please take a moment to provide your input in the UTA PD Community Satisfaction Survey. Your input is valuable in allowing the department to better serve our campus.

Are you a veteran experiencing academic difficulties? Join the Student Access and Resrouce Center for an information session on how our office can help you. Free pizza. Tuesday, May 3, 1 p.m., room 101, University Hall.

Be prepared for track meet parking

Parking on the west campus will be affected by two track meets Tuesday-Friday, April 26-29, at Maverick Stadium.

Parking lots used for the meets are lots 25 (intramural fields), 26 (Maverick Stadium), and 27 (Studio Arts Center). Overflow parking will go to lot 29 (Greek housing), Arbor Oaks/University Village and GR lots, and possibly lot 30 (tennis courts).

Active permit holders can continue to use these parking lots until they fill to capacity, which is expected to occur late morning. At that point, permit holders will need to seek an alternative parking location.

Remote Park and Ride permit holders may park in any blue or yellow student commuter parking lot during these events. UTA shuttles will continue to operate for students and employees.

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Read at Homerathon

The Department of Philosophy and Humanities and the University Classics Club sponsors the long-running UTA tradition of the Homerathon, a day-long reading of Homer's Odyssey 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, on the University Center mall. Volunteer to read.

Survivor Ally Training

Survivor Ally virtual training is designed to assist faculty and staff in how to support students who identify as victims/survivors of sexual and/or relationship violence. The session is at noon Thursday, April 28.

Celebrando el Éxito

UTA's Latino students and their families are invited to Celebrando el Éxito, the first campus-wide Latino/Hispanic achievement ceremony, 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 6, in the Lone Star Auditorium of the Maverick Activities Center.

Glass Art Sale

Students, faculty, and staff get an early peek at the annual Glass Art Sale. Bring your UTA ID for the early sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Studio Arts Center. The sale for the general public is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 7.

Hard work. Honest effort. Academic excellence. It's the Maverick way.
Women's tennis player

Women's tennis team comes in second at SBC

UTA's women's tennis team put in a good fight, but came in second against South Alabama for the 2022 title at the Sun Belt Conference Championship in Peachtree City, Ga.

The Mavericks end the season with a program record 23 wins, while making their first trip to the SBC Championship since 2015.

women's golf

Maverick ties for second at SBC golf tourney

UT Arlington women's golf team tied for eighth place in the Sun Belt Conference Championship from LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla. Junior Heidrun Hlynsdottir tied for second place after Monday's play.

SBC tennis honors

Sun Belt Conference honors for Maverick women's tennis include Diego Benitez, Coach of the Year; Sarina Reinertsen, Freshman of the Year; Liz Chileno, Singles All-Conference First Team; and Reinertsen and Tara Gorinse, Second Team. Men's tennis player Alan Sau Franco was named to SBC's First Team Singles All-Conference.

Men's golf conference play

Coming off one of the best statistical regular seasons in program history, the men's golf team is competing in the Sun Belt Conference Championship through Wednesday, April 27, in El Dorado, Ark.

Be a Goal-Getter. Plan now for registration.

Are you eligible?

UTA’s Blaze Forward program will cover 100% of tuition and fees for eligible undergrads starting in fall 2022. Grants will be automatically applied with no additional application required. Learn more about eligibility at go.uta.edu/blaze-forward.

Student engagement survey

First-year students and seniors who complete the National Survey of Student Engagement before Sunday, May 15, will be eligible to enter a drawing for one of 20 $100 Amazon gift cards. Eligible students can access the survey through Canvas.

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.

campus picnic with UTA President Jennifer Cowley

Campus picnic to welcome new president

Join UTA students, faculty, and staff for a special barbecue lunch and a chance to welcome UTA's 10th president, Jennifer Cowley, to the Maverick family. A campus-wide picnic will be 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Brazos Park.

Vegetarian options will be available.

In case of inclement weather, the picnic will be held in the Bluebonnet Ballroom inside the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Policy changes

RA-PO-01 Misconduct in Research Policy—This policy was updated to clarify roles and responsibilities for investigating alleged research misconduct.

SL-FA-PR-01 Scholarships Procedure—This new procedure is the result of a taskforce’s work to create a more uniform scholarship award process and is applicable to all UTA scholarships.

Join UTA at Six Flags on April 29.

Important dates

  • April 26—Last day to drop classes for second eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • May 3—Last day of classes for spring semester.
  • May 4—Student Study Day (no classes) for spring semester.
  • May 5-11—Final exams for spring semester.
  • May 10—Last day of classes for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • May 11—Final exams for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • May 12-14—Commencement ceremonies.
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