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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Graduates in regalia at Globe Life Field

Congratulations, Class of 2022

Thousands of Mavericks ready to make an impact on the world will cross the stage Friday, Dec. 16, at Globe Life Field during Fall 2022 Commencement ceremonies.

Each ceremony will be livestreamed via go.uta.edu/commencement.

West St. at Nedderman Dr. upgrade

West/Nedderman upgrade

The intersection of West Street and Nedderman Drive by Pickard Hall will be closed for upgrades Monday, Dec. 19-Monday, Jan. 9. Lot F10 access will be available via West Street from Mitchell Street. Exit the lot onto Fourth Street.

Conference proposals wanted

The Office for Cultural Engagement and Social Change invites students, faculty, and staff to submit a session, poster, or workshop proposal for the Social Change Conference, a hybrid event on March 31.

Closed for Winter Break

Holiday schedule

UTA is closed for Winter Break Friday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Jan. 1. Operations and classes resume Monday, Jan. 2.

Who's open when?

Other Winter Break hours are online for Dining Services, the Maverick Activities Center, the UTA Libraries, and the UTA Bookstore.

Transportation schedule

Shuttle bus and Late Night Escort services will be adjusted during winter break to respond to the reduced demand on campus.

UTA Day at the Rodeo, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2023

UTA at the Rodeo

Put on your boots for the annual UTA Day at the Rodeo Sunday, Jan. 22, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Your ticket includes a barbecue lunch, admission to the rodeo with seating in the UTA section, and Maverick giveaways. Five dollars of the ticket price is a gift to support alumni programming.

Lunch is noon-1:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The rodeo starts at 2 p.m. at Dickies Arena.

Arlington Martin Luther King Jr "Advancing the Dream" Four-Day Celebration January 13-16, 2023.

UTA helps host MLK celebration events

Three events for this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Advancing the Dream CelebrationFriday-Monday, Jan. 13-16—occur on the UTA campus.

Tickets are available for the MLK Advancing the Dream Gala Friday, Jan. 13, in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center.

MLK Poetry Meets Jazz showcases local talent at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the University Center.

Volunteer to help on the Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Jan. 16, at Mission Arlington. Strong was a long-time UTA employee.

MavPlanner, MavScheduler now in MyMav

The MavPlanner and MavScheduler are available in MyMav. The tools can be used to create a personalized multiyear degree plan. Students can access MavPlanner, which internally hosts MavScheduler, through the Manage Classes tile in MyMav.

Research Opportunities

Thermal comfort survey

Take a few minutes to say how comfortable you are in your space (office, cubicle, classroom, lab, resident hall) by taking a thermal comfort survey, conducted by Atefe Makhmalbaf, assistant professor of architecture. Results will help identify where energy is being wasted at UTA. For instance, being too warm on a cold winter day or too cold on a hot summer day indicates waste of energy.

utatickets.com events: Peppa Pig Adventure, Stephen Sharer, Impractial Jokers

Peppa Pig, Stephen Sharer, Impractical Jokers set for campus shows

Buy three tickets and get one free for Peppa Pig’s live holiday show Monday, Dec. 26. Get this ticket package through Sunday, Dec. 18, at utatix.com/PeppaUTA.

To claim your spot at these two upcoming events on campus, go to utatickets.com.

  • Stephen Sharer: Share the Love Tour, Saturday, Feb. 11, Texas Hall
  • The Impractical Jokers, Friday, May 19, College Park Center

Planetarium at UTA schedule for Dec. 17, 2022.
Graduating this semester? Take the survey.

Exit survey

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

Important Dates

  • Dec. 13—Last day of classes for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 13-14—Final exams for fall semester.
  • Dec. 14—Final exams for second eight-week term and third five-week term.
  • Dec. 16—Commencement ceremonies for fall semester.
  • Dec. 18—Registration ends for winter intersession.
  • Dec. 19—First day of classes for winter intersession.
  • Dec. 19—Late registration for winter intersession.
  • Dec. 20—Census date for winter intersession.
  • Dec. 21-Jan. 1—Winter break; no classes.
  • Jan. 2—Classes resume for winter intersession.
  • Jan. 6—Last day to drop classes for winter intersession; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 12—Last day of classes for winter intersession.
  • Jan. 13—Final exams for winter intersession.
  • Jan. 17—First day of spring semester.
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