Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley (’85 BBA, Systems Analysis) is poised to become the first Black four-star general in the history of the U.S. Marines. He is awaiting Senate confirmation after the Biden administration nominated him to command all U.S. military forces in Africa as head of U.S. Africa Command.

Today's high is predicted to be 104 degrees, and more triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast.

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness.

Stay weather-ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. Read more at weather.gov/safety/heat-illness.

Starting Monday, Aug. 1, West Nedderman Drive will be closed from UTA Boulevard to The Commons to accommodate line upgrades by Atmos Gas. Phase two of the project will involve closing West Nedderman from The Commons to Greek Row Drive.

Work will be done in the street and will not affect sidewalks.

For parking, use west entrances for the West Parking Garage. For lots 34, 22, and F-7, enter and exit via Cooper Street.

Maja Gajic was named the new executive chef for Maverick Dining by Chartwells. With nearly 20 years of culinary leadership and expertise, she joined UTA in July 2020 as senior chef manager and was quickly promoted to executive sous chef.

She recently won the Living the Brand Award-West Division with Compass Group North America, Chartwells Higher Education.

As a war refugee from Serbia, Maja has resided in Texas, Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, and Bosnia, to which she credits her vast culinary knowledge. In her down time, she continues to practice her five different languages while rescuing animals and volunteering locally in Arlington.

All Mavericks should remain vigilant concerning COVID-19 and adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe. Find information and resources, such as the following, at uta.edu/coronavirus.

• Free face masks are available in the Central Library and at the Information Desk in the University Center and in The Commons.
• COVID‑19 tests are available on campus. Email covidtesting@uta.edu with questions.
• If you test positive, complete and submit the Personal Diagnosis Form.
• COVID‑19 vaccinations are free through UTA Health Services. Email covidvaccine@uta.edu with questions.
• Important links to remember include daily health screenings, self-isolation protocols, and close-contact protocols.

Join UTA President Jennifer Cowley and fellow Mavericks for an evening with the Dallas Wings. The Wings will take on the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. To purchase tickets, visit dallaswings.com/promo and use promo code “UTA22” to receive a discount. Tickets start at $15.

• Aug. 1—Last day to drop classes for second five-week term and second seven-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
• Aug. 10—Last day of classes for 14-week term, 11-week term, and second five-week term.
• Aug. 11—Final exams for second five-week term and second seven-week term.
• Aug. 11-12—Final exams for 14-week term and 11-week term.
• Aug. 13—Commencement ceremony.
• Aug. 21—Registration ends for fall semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term.
• Aug. 22—First day of classes for fall semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term.
• Aug. 22-23—Late registration for first five-week term and first eight-week term.
• Aug. 22-26—Late registration for fall semester.
• Aug. 25—Census date for first five-week term.
• Aug. 29—Census date for first eight-week term.
• Sept. 5—Labor Day Holiday.