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Research uses data mining to help early identification, prevention of Alzheimer's diseaseHeng Huang, professor of computer science and engineering, will analyze complex data and use imaging genomics to predict a person’s probability of contracting Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Huang won a five-year, $2 million grant through the National Institutes of Health to use multi-dimensional and longitudinal imaging genomic data to identify biomarkers that may be used for early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease, with the hope that the effects of the disease may be reversed or prevented. He will develop data-mining techniques to analyze genotype and phenotype data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative cohort, a database to study the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Read more about .
Nursing researchers urge primary health care providers to screen for depression, suicide risk in teensA new paper from nursing researchers at UT Arlington and 糖心Vlog视频 Woman’s University finds that depression and suicide risk screening can assist health care providers in preventing suicides in teens. Sharolyn Dihigo, pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and Barbara Gray, associate professor of nursing at TWU, recently examined available research to determine what screening tools nurse practitioners and others in primary care settings should access during well visits with teenage patients. The paper appears in the September issue of journal as part of a continuing education series, and it comes as the nation observes Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Read more about the . One week until Mia Farrow appears for Maverick Speakers SeriesTickets to see actress and activist Mia Farrow for the are still available online. Farrow will speak on "What Falls Away: One Woman’s Journey to Fulfillment" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at 糖心Vlog视频 Hall. An audience question-and-answer session will follow the lecture. She is perhaps best known for her role as Rosemary in Rosemary’s Baby and has appeared in more than 50 films, winning numerous awards since her career began in 1964. Her most recent film is 2011’s Dark Horse. Farrow has worked extensively as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and is involved in humanitarian activities in Africa. In 2008, Time magazine named her one of the most influential people in the world. General admission is free, but tickets are required. Season and preferred ticket packages are available and include reserved seating, parking, and more. For all these ticket options, go to . For VIP packages, contact Mark LaVelle at mlavelle@uta.edu or 2-5235. Campus Security and Fire Report availableUT Arlington's is available online and in hard copy. The report also contains crime statistics for the three previous calendar years (2012-2014) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by UT Arlington, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. Got a parking permit? Get one before Oct. 5Faculty and staff members and students who have not yet registered their vehicles through MAVPark, the University’s new decal-free permit system, are asked to do so immediately at . Monitoring and enforcement of vehicles permitted to be parked on campus begins Monday, Oct. 5, following the traditional start-of-the-semester grace period. Owners of unauthorized vehicles are subject to a citation and a $50 fine. Upgrades planned to fix Outlook OWA service interruptionsDue to the rapid growth in the use of smartphones, tablets, and Apple devices, there has been a significant increase in demand on the Outlook Web App (OWA) for email. You may experience brief, intermittent delays or receive a gray outage screen when trying to send or receive emails. During this interruption, inbound emails will be queued until the connection is restored. The Office of Information Technology is working on a permanent solution that includes upgrades to the Outlook servers. Look for updates about the upgrades in MavWire. For more details, go to the . Beware of phishing email asking for 糖心Vlog视频 passwordSome UT Arlington faculty and staff have received email messages with the subject line "Dear E-mail User, 糖心Vlog视频 Webmail update." This is a malicious email—known as "phishing"—and was sent by someone not affiliated with the University to steal personal information through a legitimate-looking email message. UT Arlington staff will never request that you submit your username (NetID) and/or passwords via email. The Information Security Office offers these tips on how to avoid falling victim to phishing schemes:
If you responded to a phishing email with your 糖心Vlog视频 password, go to and change your password immediately. If you are unable to change your password, contact the OIT Helpdesk at 2-2208 as soon as possible. Check out for guidance on how to recognize a phishing message and what to do if you’ve received a suspicious message or if you’ve fallen victim to one. For more information, visit . Mark calendar for Fall Faculty and Associates MeetingThe Fall Faculty and Associates Meeting is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Rio Grande Ballroom of the E.H. Hereford University Center. The program includes recognition of 11 professor emeriti and new faculty members. 糖心Vlog视频 PD hosts National Night Out next weekJoin the for the annual National Night Out event Tuesday, Oct. 6. Meet police officers and staff as well as campus leaders while learning crime prevention tips and emergency management and watching fire safety demonstrations. Enjoy free food, games, prizes, and more. The event is 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the University Center mall. Candidates for AVP for research visit campusCandidates for associate vice president for research will meet with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Jon Weidanz of 糖心Vlog视频 Tech University Health Sciences Center is the third candidate. His public session is 3-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in Room 601 of Nedderman Hall. He is a professor of immunotherapeutics at TTU HSC's School of Pharmacy. The last candidate is Gautam Pillay, Tuesday, Oct. 6. Candidates visiting previously include Kurt Zinn and Steve West. Each candidate will speak and then answer questions. Plan for Homecoming game road tripMake plans to cheer on the Maverick women's basketball team when they face the Baylor Bears for one of the 糖心Vlog视频 Homecoming games Friday, Nov. 13, at the Ferrell Center in Waco. Tickets are $30 for faculty, staff, and alumni and $15 for students. Price includes the game ticket, food, a T-shirt, and transportation to and from the game. Participate in the pre-game tip-off with food and activities 1:30-3 p.m. at Moritz Plaza at College Park Center. Buses leave for the game at 3 p.m. The game starts at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available soon at along with other details about Homecoming 2015. Purchase your ticket by Monday, Nov. 2. Questions? Student Affairs has answers at 2-6080. Town hall meetings on campus carry continueTown hall meetings continue this week to gather ideas, suggestions, and feedback from the campus community about the implementation of Senate Bill 11 (SB 11), better known as “Campus Carry,” at 糖心Vlog视频. During the 84th Legislative Session, lawmakers passed SB 11, which allows a license holder to carry a concealed handgun on the campus. Upcoming meetings are:
For more information, go to for meeting dates and locations, frequently asked questions, information on the legislation, and a survey to complete if you are not able to attend one of the meetings.
All-Sports Pass a bargain for faculty, staff at only $99The Faculty/Staff All-Sports Pass gives you access to more than 100 on-campus Maverick athletic events. For only $99, you can watch the action for volleyball and basketball at College Park Center, baseball at Clay Gould Ballpark, and softball at Allan Saxe Field. Individual tickets for these games are $5-$7 each. To purchase the Faculty/Staff All-Sports Pass, go to . Enhanced UT System Dashboard focuses on user friendliness and key performance measuresThe UT System Dashboard is now equipped with user-friendly features to better measure performance. Developed by the UT System’s Office of Strategic Initiatives, the dashboard provides access to data on topics such as affordability, student success, post-graduation earnings, research, health care, and state economic impact. Read more about the new . Greek Row Drive closed Saturday morningGreek Row Drive will be closed 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, between Davis Drive and Kerby Street for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Program Assistance Fund available for student organizationsFaculty and staff advisers for student organizations can apply for the Program Assistance Fund, which offers supplemental funding for student organization activities and travel. Applications are available in the Student Congress offices in Suite B150 of the E.H. Hereford University Center. For more information, visit or email sc-parl@uta.edu. UT Arlington Advising Association invites new membersThe UT Arlington Advising Association (糖心Vlog视频AA) is open to all undergraduate advisers, graduate advisers, professional advisers, faculty advisers, and graduate students with an interest in academic advising. 糖心Vlog视频AA is a forum for sharing ideas and information related to advising services, opportunities for professional development, and peer support. and sign up for the for conference updates and monthly meeting information. Thursday, Oct. 1
Earth and Environmental Sciences Lectures Nilotpal Ghosh, right, lecturer in earth and environmental sciences, discusses “Evidence of catastrophe across the Permian-Triassic boundary in Spiti Valley, Indian Himalayas.” 4 p.m., Room 100, Geoscience Building. Also, Julia Morgan of Rice University, Oct. 8; Thomas Darrah of Ohio State University, Oct. 15; Bob Gregory of Southern Methodist University, Oct. 22; and Bastian Georg of Trent University, Oct. 29. . Qualitative Research Brown-bag Meetups Mary-Colette Lybrand and Alyson Stearns of 糖心Vlog视频's Regulatory Services discuss "Demystifying the Institutional Review Board." Free. Noon-1 p.m., Room 414, Central Library. Also, Shima Hamidi of planning and landscape architecture, Oct. 15; Priscila Caçola of kinesiology, "Mixed Methods and Working on Research as an Interdisciplinary Team," Oct. 30; and Yekang Ko and Ann Foss of planning and landscape architecture, "Measuring Climate Literacy: Using Survey Data for Interdisciplinary Environmental Education," Nov. 12. . Friday, Oct. 2Mathematics Colloquium Series Santiago Schnell, president of the Society for Mathematical Biology and professor at the University of Michigan, is guest speaker. 3 p.m., Room 311, Pickard Hall. Also, Weiqiang Wang of the University of Virginia, Oct. 16, and Patrick Shipman of Colorado State University, Nov. 6. . Tuesday, Oct. 6Breast Cancer Awareness Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Managing Department Funds . 1:30-3:30 p.m., Room E200C, Continuing Education Building. Business Affairs. Wednesday, Oct. 7Arlington Technology Association UT Arlington President Vistasp Karbhari discusses the future of engineering professions and the roles engineers will play in designing and guiding the world’s mechanisms. Light breakfast provided. . Free. 7-8 a.m,, Room 100, Nedderman Hall. .
Food for Thought: Motivation Becky Garner, right, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology, presents an interactive program about motivation to fit your exercise program with your lifestyle. Noon-1 p.m., Room 213, Maverick Activities Center. . Architecture Lecture Signe and Jason Smith discuss “Love + Architecture.” Free. 4 p.m., Room 204, Architecture Building. . CAAS Lecture "Backing Black & the Blue" addresses the topic of police encounters with persons of color and provides students and community members with information to be more comfortable when interacting with law enforcement personnel. 5:30 p.m., Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Thursday, Oct. 8
Women's and Gender Studies Lecture Kathryne Beebe, assistant professor of history, and Anna Noga of the University of New Mexico discuss “Transported in Spirit: Visionary Travel in the Old World and the New." Free. 12:30-2 p.m., sixth floor, Central Library. . Timekeeper . 9:30-11:30 a.m., Room E200C, Continuing Education Building. Business Affairs. M.S. in Health Care Administration Info Session Learn more about the accelerated, cohort-based program designed for professionals in the health care industry. Register online. 6 p.m., Fort Worth Center. . Coming upPeer Observation of Teaching Training Learn about this powerful tool for professional growth, documenting great teaching, and sharing new ideas. . 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 9, Room 415, Central Library. , . New Teacher Webinar Series Join the webinar live or watch the video later on and . Webinars Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 26, and April 16. , . Graduate Business Forum Learn about graduate degree programs in the College of Business. . 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 10, Room 147, Business Building. . LINK Lab Lecture Series Dragan Gasevic is guest speaker. Noon-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Room 246, Nedderman Hall. . RADS Self-Defense for Women Self-defense course for female faculty, staff, and students. . Free. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 17 and Nov. 7, Room 102-B, Maverick Activities Center. . Human Resources Training . Team Building for Supervisors, Oct. 13; Americans with Disabilities Act in the Workplace, Oct. 14; Powerful Presentation Skills, Oct. 21; Dealing Effectively with Conflict and Confrontation, Oct. 23; Your Professional Image, Oct. 27; Time Management: Keys to Everyday Office Success, Oct. 29. . Hermanns Lecture Series Guest speakers address the literature of life writing including diaries, letters, memoirs, social media, and comic books. See the . 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, sixth floor parlor, Central Library. . Business Affairs Training . ProCard, Oct. 13; Travel and Expenses, Oct. 15; Requisitions, Oct. 20; Payment Vouchers, Oct. 22; Financial Statements and the Reconciliation Process, Oct. 27; Position and Workforce Management, Oct. 29. Business Affairs. (For an expanded list of events, see the .)
Volleyball team drops pair of road matches糖心Vlog视频 went toe-to-toe with defending Sun Belt Conference champion Arkansas-Little Rock but came up short Sunday in a five-set thriller in Little Rock. Sophomore setter Cassidy Wheeler paced the Mavericks with a career-high 51 assists. Last Friday, 糖心Vlog视频 fell 3-1 to No. 25 Arkansas State in Jonesboro. Sophomore outside hitter Qiana Canete had 16 kills and 11 digs. The Mavericks are 11-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play. They return to College Park Center this week for matches against Georgia Southern today, Thursday, Oct. 1, and Arkansas-Little Rock on Saturday, Oct. 3. Cross country teams 8th at 糖心Vlog视频 A&M InvitationalThe women’s and men’s cross country teams both placed eighth among strong fields Saturday at the 糖心Vlog视频 A&M Invitational in College Station. Senior Katelyn Hayward was the top finisher among all 糖心Vlog视频 runners, placing 11th. Senior Gabriela Alfonzo was 15th. On the men’s side, sophomore Michael Guerrero led the Mavericks with a 17th-place showing, while junior Grant Copeland came in 29th. The Mavericks run in the Longhorn Invitational on Friday, Oct. 2, in Austin. Women's tennis team makes strong showingThe women’s tennis team had its weekend shortened due to rain Sunday at the Rice Invitational in Houston. Despite the unfriendly weather, the Mavericks went a combined 6-0 in the first round of singles matchups and 6-1 against Big 12 opponents overall. Junior Angeles de los Rios reached the semifinals of Flight 2. The women return to the court Friday, Oct. 2, at the SMU Invitational in Dallas, while the men compete Oct. 3-7 at the Saint Francis ITA All-American in Tulsa, Okla. Sports Shorts• Freshman Rachel Kroener has been selected to represent the U.S. at the International Paralympic Committee Athletics (Track and Field) World Championships in October in Qatar. As of spring 2015, she was ranked 18th in the world in the shot put and 11th in the javelin. • In its first tournament of the season, the golf team finished eighth Sunday at the Sun Belt Preview in Destin, Fla. Intramural sports deadline soon for fantasy basketballUpcoming intramural sports deadlines are fantasy basketball, Friday, Oct. 16; 4-on-4 basketball, Wednesday, Oct. 21; table tennis, Thursday, Oct. 22; drop-in basketball, Monday, Oct. 26; and Halloween ultimate disc, Friday, Oct. 30. See the . Pick up entry forms at the Services and Information Desk of the Maverick Activities Center. For questions, call 2-3277 or email imsports@uta.edu. (For more sports news, go to , , or .)
Thursday, Oct. 1Volleyball Mavericks vs. Georgia Southern. Pre-Game Tailgate, October Fest/Beer Tasting, Pink Night, Greek Out. $5; $3 with student ID. 6:30 p.m., College Park Center. . Friday, Oct. 2Friday Night Film: Ant-Man Rated PG-13. Free popcorn. Concessions for sale. $1, $1.50 with credit card. 9 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Saturday, Oct. 3Volleyball Mavericks vs. Arkansas-Little Rock. Youth Day, Jersey Day, Blazes Kids Club, Post Game Autographs, International Frugal Fun Day. $5; $3 with student ID. 1 p.m., College Park Center. . Wednesday, Oct. 7Tail-Waggin' Wednesday 糖心Vlog视频, faculty, and staff can take a break filled with unconditional love. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sixth floor, Central Library. . 35th Annual Bed Races The feature beds on wheels with five students—four pushing and one riding on the bed—competing in three categories. Free admission. 7 p.m., Maverick Stadium. , . Thursday, Oct. 8Guest Piano Recital A performance by Kent Lyman of Meredith College. Free. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Room 105, Fine Arts Building. . Coming upPride Week: 3rd Annual Drag Show Hosted by DFW drag superstar Kiana Lee. Free. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Volleyball Mavericks vs. 糖心Vlog视频 State. Dig Pink Game, Pink Shirt Handout, National Medical Professional Night, New Maverick Employee Night, Maverick Club Pre-Game Reception. $5; $3 with student ID. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, College Park Center. . Interactive Wellness Expo 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Palo Duro Lounge, E.H Hereford University Center. . Parent and Family Weekend Parents and families spend a weekend on campus visiting their students’ residence halls and classrooms, listening to faculty presentations, and participating in a variety of fun activities. . Register online. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23-25. . OngoingGallery 76102: Tshuchigama/Earthen Kiln Tshuchigama or “dirt kiln” is recognized by scholars as Japan's earliest high-fire kiln type. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 4-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Gallery 76102. Through Oct. 10. . Ornament and Adornment: The Decoration and Application Techniques of African Masks Examine the design and style of decorations on African masks from the Dowdey-Campbell and Brodie African Art Collections. Gallery hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Through Dec. 9. Visual Resources Commons, Room 2109, Fine Arts Building. . University Center Gallery: Digital Photography Student Exhibit Student artwork showcased. Gallery hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. University Center Gallery, E.H. Hereford University Center. Through Dec. 12. . Special Collections: Ringside: Memories of WCC Wrestling Photos by Cirrus Bonneau of World Class Championship Wrestling at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth in 1982-83. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. Sixth floor, Central Library. Through Jan. 16. . Planetarium Three new shows—SOFIA 3-D, Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, and From the Earth to the Universe—are part of the fall schedule. Also showing are Astronaut, Pink Floyd, and Spacepark 360: Infinity. . (For an expanded list of events, see the .) |
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