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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Ariel Hall

Public health research

A group of students and recent graduates of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation showcased its research to the Texas public health community as part of the UTHealth School of Public Health Research Beyond Boundaries Conference.

Jose Maldonado

Asexual reproduction

Jose Maldonado, biology doctoral student, is the lead author of a study supporting the theory that species that reproduce asexually have more harmful genetic mutations than those utilizing sexual reproduction.

Leadership courses

The Interdisciplinary Leadership Minor is ideal for students seeking to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and enact social change through leadership. For more information, email Ericka Roland at ericka.roland@uta.edu.

Need a campus job?

Seeking on-campus employment or work-study? RSVP to attend the Summer Virtual Student Employment Job Fair noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Parking permits available

The 2022-23 parking permits are now available for purchase through MavPark. The parking rates remain the same for the fifth year in a row for students.

West Nedderman closure planned

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.

Health Services news

Health Services has added information about monkeypox to its health alerts website. The page includes links to current news about the disease on public health departments for Tarrant and Dallas counties.

Help at Move-In Event

Volunteer for the Move-In Event 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, and help students get settled into their on-campus homes. Register by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Graduating this summer? Take the Student Exit Survey.

Exit Survey

If you are graduating this summer, please complete the Undergraduate or Master’s Exit Survey by Wednesday, Aug. 31. You will receive a survey invitation from gradteam@uta.edu. The survey will also be accessible through Canvas.

Electrical outages planned

Outages are planned for 5 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, in the Brazos Pavilion and the following buildings: CAPPA/Architecture, Earth and Environmental Sciences/Geoscience, Engineering Lab, Fine Arts, Health Center, Nanofab, Nedderman Hall, University Center, and Woolf Hall.

Building generators will support limited electrical needs except for the Brazos Pavilion and the Health Center.

Save work to prevent loss of data. Turn off electronic equipment; it does not need to be unplugged.

Questions? Contact Jeff Johnson jljohnson@uta.edu or at 817‑798‑8456 or Toby Buhrkuhl tbuhrkuhl@uta.edu or at 972‑832‑1490.

COVID-19 resources available on campus

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.

UTA Night with the Dalalas Wings vs Las Vegas Aces, Thursday, Aug. 4 @ 7 p.m. College Park Center.

Watch the Dallas Wings with fellow Mavs

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.

Important Dates

  • 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.
Coming Up
Tuesday, August 2

BollyX

Wednesday, August 3

MavAlly 3.0

Thursday, August 4

Yoga

Monday, August 8

Mixxed Fit

Saturday, August 13

Commencement ceremonies

Wednesday, August 17

Summer Virtual Student Employment Job Fair

Saturday, August 20

Move-In Event

Rooftop Rave

Monday, August 22

Ask Me Days

MavsMeet Convocation

Tuesday, August 23

Maverick FRIENDzy

Campus Rec. Tailgate Games

Wednesday, August 24

Involvement Parklet

Waffleopolis

Thursday, August 25

RecStravaganza

Friday, August 26

Ready, Set, Research & Student-Faculty Mixer

Saturday, August 27

First-Generation Brunch & Alumni Mixer

See more at events.uta.edu and mavorgs.campuslabs.com.

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