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Thanksgiving dinner
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Join fellow Mavericks for a 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Connection Café in the University Center.
This dinner is free for students with a meal plan. for non-meal plan holders and cost $7 for students and $10 for faculty, staff, and community members.
Donations to the Maverick Pantry will be accepted at the door.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Student Affairs at 817‑272‑6080.
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Take COVID-19 test before, after holiday
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The COVID‑19 testing site in the Carlisle Suite in the University Center will be closed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 24‑26, and the location in College Park District will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25‑26.
All Mavericks are encouraged to get tested before and after traveling or attending large gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Thanksgiving hours
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Although there are no classes Wednesday, Nov. 24, the University will be open for business. 糖心Vlog视频 is closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25-26.
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Two more COVID-19 vaccine clinics set
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糖心Vlog视频 has two COVID‑19 vaccine clinics planned, including one to administer the pediatric vaccine to children ages 5-11. These free walk‑in‑only clinics will be in the Maverick Activities Center and are open to dependents and family members of 糖心Vlog视频 students and employees.
The clinic for ages 12 and older is in the Group Exercise Room 101B.
- Wednesday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The clinic for ages 5 years and older is in room 100B.
- Saturday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The clinics offer first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, as well as booster doses for .
Contact covidvaccine@uta.edu with any questions.
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Kizer named 'Rising Star'
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Kris Kizer was named recipient of the UT System Supply Chain Alliance’s Rising Star of the Year award for 2021. He is a contract specialist with the Strategic Sourcing Group in Procurement Services.
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First-generation Mavericks
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First-generation Mavericks listened and learned from one another at a panel discussion and social event this week that celebrated students who are the first in their families to attend college.
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NIH 'All of Us' study
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Learn about the and how researchers and individuals can participate in this historic health database. The event is noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in room 198 in the SEIR building and on Teams.
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DEI professional development
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The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is launching a Diversity Certificate Program available to faculty and staff. The program is comprised of two core workshops along with a minimum of five electives.
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Electronic accessibility courses
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A series of courses on making electronic resources accessible for people with disabilities starts this week. Sign up for the , offered by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Giving Tuesday
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Join 糖心Vlog视频 on Tuesday, Nov. 30, to celebrate #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. Make a gift to support our talented students by visiting .
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Maverick Pantry Thanksgiving needs
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Consider giving to the new Maverick Pantry as an individual or a department to help students during Thanksgiving.
Drop it off at the Maverick Pantry at 520 South Center Street, behind Pie Five. Or email eaf@uta.edu for campus pick up.
You also can shop Maverick Pantry’s for easy delivery or give a .
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Tri-C Food Pantry
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The needs cereal, granola bars, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, toilet paper, and soap.
Drop off donations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at 405 W. 1st St.
For more details, email tri.c.cyndi@gmail.com.
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Nominations needed
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Nominations are now open for MAVS 100, a program that honors the 100 fastest-growing Maverick-owned or Maverick-led businesses.
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Thanks, volunteers
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UT Arlington employees are thankful for the UT System Day volunteers who helped make and deliver the snack packages across campus.
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Electrical outage planned
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In order to replace the electrical feeder supporting the below listed buildings, the Office of Facilities Management must schedule an electrical outage for some buildings 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, to noon Sunday, Nov. 28. Emergency back-up generators in these buildings will be maintained throughout this outage to power crucial services.
Buildings affected are CAPPA (Architecture), Earth & Environmental Sciences (Geoscience), Engineering Lab, Fine Arts, Nanofab, Nedderman Hall, and Woolf Hall.
To prevent possible data loss, please save any computer work in progress. Also, turn off all electronic equipment including computers, scanners, and copiers; they do not need to be unplugged.
Anyone having questions or concerns, or needing emergency power to support research, should contact either Toby Buhrkuhl at 972‑832‑1490 or Jeff Johnson at 817‑798‑8456.
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Kringle Village admission free Friday
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Admission to is free with a 糖心Vlog视频 ID card on Friday, Nov. 26. Alumni can show their membership card or wear a 糖心Vlog视频 shirt for free admission.
The Kringle Village at Knapp Heritage Park, 201 W. Front St., is the North 糖心Vlog视频 annex of Santa’s Workshop with singing and dancing elves, reindeer, toy soldiers, and Mrs. Claus. There will be photo opportunities, snacks, and great entertainment.
The village is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Sunday, Dec. 19. Performances start at 6:15 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec. 11, the is at 6 p.m. The village will be open 6:30-9:30 p.m., with the performance at 7:15 p.m.
are $12 for ages 12 and older and $6 for ages 2-11. A $1 service charge is added.
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