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UT Arlington is closed today, Monday, Feb. 23, due to winter weather conditions. The UT Arlington Research Institute in Fort Worth, the UT Arlington Fort Worth Center, and all other UT Arlington locations also are closed.

The closing affects all offices, libraries, events, and classes. The Connection Café in the E.H. Hereford University Center will remain open during normal operating hours to serve campus residents. All other Dining Services facilities are closed.

Please continue to monitor University email and the UT Arlington home page, , for the latest information. Notices also will be distributed to area media outlets and through the official UT Arlington and feeds.

The University's Emergency Information Hotline at 1-866-258-4913 always has the current status of all operations.

Dasgupta receives American Chemical Society's excellence in education award

Purnendu “Sandy” Dasgupta, the Jenkins Garrett Professor of Chemistry, has received the 2015 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry J. Calvin Giddings Award for Excellence in Education.

The national award recognizes a scientist who has enhanced the professional development of analytical chemistry students, developed and published innovative experiments, designed and improved equipment or teaching labs, and published influential textbooks or significant articles on teaching analytical chemistry.

“I am a third generation university teacher, so much of this honor I can credit to my father and grandfather,” Dr. Dasgupta says. "I am merely carrying on that tradition.”

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Tickets to see Cisneros available starting Tuesday

Plan to claim tickets this week to see Henry Cisneros for the next  event. Tickets are available starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at . 

He will speak on "Smart Growth: Developing the Economy, Infrastructure, and a Sustainable Future" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at 糖心Vlog视频 Hall.

A four-term mayor of San Antonio, Cisneros also served as the 10th secretary of housing and urban development during the Clinton administration. Since leaving public office, he has remained actively involved with housing development and urban revitalization through his business, CityView, and his position as co-chair of the Housing Commission at the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Preferred packages and free general admission tickets are available at . For VIP tickets, contact Mark LaVelle at mlavelle@uta.edu or 2-5235.

Submit comments on Principles of Community for Strategic Plan

As part of UT Arlington’s  process, President Vistasp Karbhari appointed a task force to examine how to bring the University community together and ground us in our mission of research, teaching, and public service.

The task force of faculty, staff, and students formed in August 2014. After many meetings and discussions, the members drafted the Principles of Community. These principles describe and define UT Arlington, serving as the heart and soul of our engagement with each other and the larger community we serve.

Before finalizing them, the task force and President Karbhari are seeking your input. Please read the  draft and fill out the online comment/suggestion form by Friday, March 6.

The task force will gather your feedback to help formalize the document.

McMahon receives lifetime achievement award

The National Invasive Species Council will honor Robert McMahon, professor emeritus of biology, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Washington, D.C., during National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2015. 

Dr. McMahon is widely known for his research on invasive aquatic mollusks, particularly zebra and quagga mussels, Asian clams, and apple snails.

He joined the faculty of the Department of Biology in 1972 and retired in 2009 as a professor of biology and dean of the Honors College.

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'Beyond Right and Wrong' looks at tragedies and forgiveness Tuesday

Listen to both sides of tragedy and forgiveness at a screening of Beyond Right and Wrong at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Rosebud Theatre of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

This life-changing documentary by director Lekha Singh explores the intersections of justice and forgiveness as survivors heal from these tragedies. From the Rwandan genocide to "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, people from different sides of the violence share their stories—their anger, remorse, pain, and paths to recovery.

The free screening includes free popcorn and beverages. Read more about .

Looking ahead Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku entertained the audience with his views on physics and the future at the Maverick Speakers Series on Thursday night at a packed 糖心Vlog视频 Hall.

Submit your nominations for outstanding employees by March 6

Now is the time to nominate a great employee or team of employees for the .

Regular full-time and part-time employees who have been employed for a minimum of two years are eligible for nomination.

Categories are professional, para-professional, and technical; administrative support; service and maintenance; administrative and professional; and team with a maximum of 10 members.

Submit the  by Friday, March 6. For questions, contact Eunice Currie at 2-7091.

Mark calendars, check list for Employee Service Awards

Through the Service Awards Program, the University honors employees who have made a significant career commitment. The honorees are faculty and staff members reaching milestones of 10 years or more.

On Wednesday, April 8, the University will host a dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center to honor employees with 25 years of service. Included in this celebration will be employees who have 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of service.

On Wednesday, April 15, the University will host a reception at 3 p.m. in the Rio Grande Ballroom to honor employees who have 10, 15, and 20 years of service. 

Employees and departments are encouraged to review the  for accuracy. Email any changes, additions, or deletions to hrspecialprojects@uta.edu by Friday, Feb. 27.

Powwow marks 20 years of honoring Native American culture

The 's annual Benefit Powwow celebrates 20 years with tributes to veterans, a 16-foot Comanche-style teepee, a native frybread dinner, intertribal dancing, drum circles, and an indigenous language video contest.

The event is set for 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center. Admission is free.

 are needed.

Contact Les Riding-in at ridingin@uta.edu for more information.

Faculty-Staff Night at blue-out basketball games Feb. 28

Wear your best Maverick blue and cheer on the women’s and men’s basketball teams in a "blue-out" doubleheader against Arkansas-Little Rock. Tipoffs are 5 p.m. women's game, 7:15 p.m. men's game, both at College Park Center. 

Stop by the College Town 糖心Vlog视频 booth for Maverick swag and snap a selfie showing your #iBleedBlue spirit. Register to win a door prize announced at halftime of both games.

Tickets are good for both games and available at . Tickets are $5 with promo code college. Faculty and staff can buy one-get another free with the promo code staff. For group tickets, email Bill Lee.

Benefits Fair seeks departments, programs for March 11 event

Share your department's or program's benefits at the 10th annual  on Wednesday, March 11. The event is 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

University departments and programs are encouraged to participate. by Wednesday, March 4.

Bring your 糖心Vlog视频 ID and learn about benefits while enjoying door prizes and free food. The first 300 will receive a spirit item.

 to donate at Carter Bloodcare's blood drive at the fair, sponsored by the .

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Performance Management Forms and Procedures Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes on performance management forms and how to support your team. . Noon-1 p.m., Room 200, J.D. Wetsel Service Center. .

MARK Training: Adviser Toolbox Maverick Advisers Reaching for Knowledge (MARK) program. Register online. 2-4 p.m., Room 104, Preston Hall. .

FabLab: 3-D Printer . 5-7 p.m.. 糖心Vlog视频 FabLab, first floor, Central Library. .

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Cancer Support Network at 糖心Vlog视频 Faculty and staff who have experienced or are in treatment for cancer can be part of private, respectful support group discussions. Free. 11 a.m.-noon, Room 314, Central Library. Also, March 11 and 24, April 8 and 22, May 6. Contact Jody Bailey at jbailey@uta.edu or Bruce Bower at bower@uta.edu.

Faculty Peer Review Training Become a certified peer reviewer. . 1-5 p.m., Room 115, Central Library. Also, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 20; 1-5 p.m. Friday, March 27; 1-5 p.m. Monday, April 6. .

Safe Zone Ally Training Learn to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning individuals, and their allies. . 1-3 p.m., Neches/Pedernales Rooms, E.H. Hereford University Center. Also, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 31, Concho Room, University Center; 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Neches Room, University Center. .

Engineering Speaker Series Mary "Missy" Cummings, director of the Humans and Autonomy Laboratory at Duke University and one of the Navy's first female fighter pilots, presents "Man vs. Machine or Man + Machine?" Free. Reception 5 p.m., Room 601; lecture, 6 p.m., Room 100; Nedderman Hall. .

Thursday, Feb. 26

Professional Telephone Techniques . 9-11 a.m., Room 200, J.D. Wetsel Service Center. .

Sexy Talks: The Art of Consent First of three-part lecture series about healthy sexuality, healthy relationships, and preventing sexual assault. Free. Noon, Concho Room, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

MARK Training: Tier Two: Adviser Self-Awareness Maverick Advisers Reaching for Knowledge (MARK) program. Register online. 2-4 p.m., Room 104, Preston Hall. .

Biology Colloquium Series Volker Rudolf of Rice University presents "Thinking Inside the Box: Community-level Consequences of Stage-Structured Populations." Free. 4 p.m., Room 124, Life Sciences. .

Friday, Feb. 27

LINK Research Lab Speakers Series Sabrina Habib, assistant professor of communication, presents “Qualitative Video Analysis and Video Data Collection.” Free. 1-2 p.m., Room 228, Engineering Research Building. Video on LINK website. .

Black History Month Lecture Froswa’ Booker Drew, national community engagement director for World Vision, is guest speaker. Free. Noon, second floor lounge, Maverick Activities Center. , .

Saturday, Feb. 28

FabLab Workshop: Arduino . 5-7 p.m.. 糖心Vlog视频 FabLab, first floor, Central Library. .

Monday, March 2

FabLab Workshop: Oculus Rift . 5-7 p.m., 糖心Vlog视频 FabLab, first floor, Central Library. .

Homeless LGBTQA Youth Film See a documentary about homelessness and its effect on LGBTQA youth in America. Free. 6 p.m., Concho Room, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Wednesday, March 4

Accelerating Profitable Growth Jim Ratchford of TMAC, a business-consulting program of UT Arlington, provides a fast-paced description of the application of technologies in business—ideas to improve people’s lives and expand the 糖心Vlog视频 economy. Light breakfast provided. . Free. 7-8 a.m., Room 100, Nedderman Hall. .

Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lectures The 50th Annual Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lectures presents “Beyond Attics and Activists: Rethinking Family in Disability History.” . E.H. Hereford University Center. Also, Thursday, March 5. , , , , .

Thursday, March 5

Qualitative Research Networking Noon-1 p.m., Room 415, Central Library.  to present on any facet of qualitative methodologies. .

Biology Colloquium Series Sanghoon Kang of Baylor University presents “The Response and Reaction of Microbial Community to the Changing Climates.” Free. 4 p.m. Room 124, Life Science Building. .

Coming up

MARK Adviser Training Maverick Advisers Reaching for Knowledge (MARK) program. Register online. Pathways to Persistence, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Room 104, Preston Hall. .

Termini Distinguished Anthropologist Lecture Cemal Pulak, the Frederick R. Mayer Faculty Professor of Nautical Archaeology at 糖心Vlog视频 A&M University, presents "Excavating the World’s Oldest Shipwreck: Uluburun and Late Bronze Age Trade in the Mediterranean.” Free. 7 p.m., Thursday, April 2, auditorium, Architecture Building. .

(For an expanded list of events, see the .)

Storybook tales take twist in 'Into The Woods' Everyone’s favorite storybook characters are brought together in Into The Woods, an award-winning musical where fantasy worlds collide. The story follows a baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.  Performers are  students, including, from left, Blake Rice as the baker, Elicia Gantverg as Cinderella, and Tyler Moore as Jack. Into The Woods is directed by Andrew Gaupp, professor of theatre arts, with Anne Healy as associate director and music director, and Clifton Evans, associate professor of music, as music conductor. Elise Lavalee is choreographer.  are $9 for faculty, staff, students, seniors, and $12 for the general public. Performances are 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 25-28, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in the Mainstage Theatre of the Fine Arts Building.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

SAI Alumnae Chapter Recital Music alumnae perform. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Polar Bear Plunge Celebrate National Recreation and Fitness Day with a cool dip in the pool. Register at the Services and Information Desk to receive a “survivor” T-shirt. Free. 7 p.m., outdoor pool, Maverick Activities Center. .

Baseball Mavericks vs. Abilene Christian. $5-7; $3 students. 6:30 p.m., Clay Gould Ballpark. .

Thursday, Feb. 26

Curator Talk: 'Subject Disability' Stephen Lapthisophon, guest curator and visiting assistant professor of art, discusses works and artists. Free. 12:30 p.m., The Gallery at 糖心Vlog视频, Fine Arts Building. .

Friday, Feb. 27

Friday Night Film: 'Interstellar' Rated PG-13. Free, fresh-popped popcorn while supplies last; other concessions for sale. Tickets $1, $1.50 with credit card. 7 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Opening Reception for 'Subject Disability' Exhibit Free. 5:30 p.m., The Gallery at 糖心Vlog视频, Fine Arts Building. .

Jazz Night Jai Malano, jazz vocalist and 糖心Vlog视频 alumna, performs. Enjoy live music, mocktails, a photo booth, poker, blackjack tables. Free. 7-9 p.m., Carlisle Suite, E.H. Hereford University. , .

Saturday, Feb. 28

Dr. Seuss's Birthday Celebration Celebrate the beloved children's author Dr. Seuss on his birthday. Children can read with 糖心Vlog视频 students and enjoy Dr. Seuss-themed arts and crafts, face painting, puppet shows, and photo opportunities. Free children's books are available while supplies last. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. , , .

Basketball Doubleheader: Faculty-Staff Night Mavericks vs. Arkansas-Little Rock.  $5 with promo code college; faculty-staff 2-for-1 promo code staff; regular $7-$50; $3 students. Tickets good for both games. 5 p.m. women’s game, 7:15 p.m. men’s game. College Park Center. TV: ESPN3/Sun Belt. .

Wednesday, March 4

Health Fair Screenings, information, and more. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Ongoing

Gallery 76102: 'The Ties That Bind' Artist Kelly Ingleright-Telgenhoff's work elevates an isolated single object in her personal quest for beauty, calm, and serenity. Gallery hours noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. Through March 28. Free. Gallery 76102, .

The Gallery at 糖心Vlog视频: 'Subject Disability' Nine artists address disability by illustrating the ways art can challenge and inform our experience of others. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. Through April 4. .

Visual Resource Commons and Gallery The African Art Collection is a multi-dimensional collection of 11th- to 20th-century art and artifacts. Free. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Suite 2109, Fine Arts Building. .

Planetarium The spring schedule features Black Holes, Dynamic Earth, Pink Floyd, Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, and Spacepark 360: Infinity. .

(For an expanded list of events, see the .)