UTA Trailblazer
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Explore Antarctica

Longtime local meteorologist David Finfrock has donated 150 antique maps and hundreds more stamps and postal covers related to Antarctica to the UTA Libraries Special Collections. The collection can be viewed during normal operating hours.

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College of Liberal Arts dean selected

Elizabeth Terese Newman will serve as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts, effective July 1. Dr. Newman is currently the vice provost for curriculum and undergraduate education at Stony Brook University.

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Helping epilepsy patients

UTA researchers have discovered new diagnostic testing methods for children who suffer from epileptic seizures, KERA News reported. The methods are noninvasive and provide highly precise information about where patients' seizures originate in the brain, allowing surgeons to better target and treat the disease.

Women's History Month kickoff

Join the Office of Cultural Engagement and Social Change for a panel discussion on the experiences of women refugees titled "Raising Her Voice, Offering a Hand: The Refugee Experience." Attend this kickoff to Women's History Month Wednesday, March 1, at 12 p.m. in the Rosebud Theater.

International Career Week

The Department of Global Engagement presents its inaugural International Career Week now through Friday, March 3.

Campus elections

Are you interested in representing the student body as an official student government representative for the 2023-24 year? There’s no better way to make a difference and make some memories than to run for a student-elected office. Candidates must file by Friday, March 3, to be added to the ballot during elections on April 3-4. Visit uta.edu/elections for more information.

Order your Maverick ring

Mavericks who order a ring by Friday, March 10, can participate in the UTA Maverick Ring Ceremony Thursday, April 27. Shop for your ring online at Josten's.

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Job fair

The All Majors Job and Internship Fair is Wednesday, March 1, in the Maverick Activities Center. All UTA students and alumni seeking full-time positions, part-time jobs, internships, and field placements are welcome to attend. More than 100 employers are expected to be present.

Graduation application deadline

The deadline to apply for graduation is Wednesday, March 1. Before you apply, verify with your academic advisor that you are eligible to graduate at the end of the term. As you plan for your big day, remember that summer commencement has been discontinued. Learn more on the registrar's website.

A Conversation with Indra Nooyi

The Maverick Speakers Series presents Indra Nooyi Tuesday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. Nooyi is an experienced leader in the business world and has held executive positions at major companies all over the globe. She is also a revered role model for women and immigrants and celebrated for her empowering messages on inclusivity.

Education Career Day

Mark your calendar for Education Career Day, a spring hiring fair hosted by the College of Education’s Office of Educational Field Experiences. The Monday, March 27, event is open to UTA students and alumni who are interested in careers in K-12 education.

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