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Davidson named CFO
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John R. Davidson is ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ's new vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer (CFO). His new role took effect Aug. 22.
Davidson brings more than 20 years’ experience in government and higher education finance leadership positions to his new role at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ, where he had been serving as interim CFO since February.
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Bevill to head marketing, messaging, and engagement
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Yolanda Bevill will serve in the new role of vice president for marketing, messaging, and engagement, effective Oct. 3.
Bevill has more than 25 years of marketing and communications experience, most recently at Colorado State University, where she is the vice president for university marketing communications and acting vice president for enrollment and access.
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Say ‘thank you’ to ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ friends
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Join us in thanking the donors who contribute to the excellence of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ’s faculty, staff, and students. of you saying “Thank You” to show our friends and supporters love from the Maverick family.
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Lighter aircraft
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Paul Davidson, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, is leading a team to build a predictive tool that will help determine the life, durability, and safety of composites used in aircraft manufacturing.
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LGBTQ+ group for faculty, staff
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The new will host a social 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 16, in the Rio Grande room in the University Center. The purpose of this affinity group is to promote a sense of belonging at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies.
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Maverick Cookout is Wednesday
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Share a meal with fellow Mavs at the 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Brazos Park, the UC mall, and the Library mall. Learn about programs and activities on campus, too
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Benefits reminder
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New selected benefits, benefits plan designs, and benefits premium changes take effect on Thursday, Sept. 1. If you have questions about any changes, visit the website.
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GTA, GRA benefits orientation
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Human Resources hosts a benefits orientation for graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the Lone Star Auditorium in the Maverick Activities Center. A is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7.
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Scammers threatening students
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Scammers are calling international students claiming to be from ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ’s legal department, threatening their arrest, and demanding money.
The caller tells the students they are missing paperwork and that they and their parents in their home country could be imprisoned. The criminal then suggests the students send money via Zelle in increments to pay the caller for doing the paperwork. The caller also tells the student to delete social media accounts and turn off their computer and phone after the payment is made.
UT Arlington officials will not contact you in this manner or threaten arrest for missing paperwork or non-payment of debts.
Call the at 817-272-3381 if you encounter or have been a victim of this type of scam, if you are unable to verify the legitimacy of such a call, or if you have information about the people committing this scam.
Read more about scams from the , the , and the .
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Principles of Community In Action
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is a workshop to discuss each of the principles and develop a plan to integrate these values into work goals and projects. The next workshop is 9-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9.
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IRB mini conference
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If you conduct human subject research or would like to know more about the IRB process, please join the virtual 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 1. Topics will include informed consent, recruitment of subjects, submissions to the IRB, and protecting human subject data.
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Campus Pride
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ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ has received a perfect five-star score on the . Campus Pride evaluates colleges and universities across the nation on inclusive practices for LGBTQ+ students.
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Integration Mini-Exhibit
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ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Libraries Special Collections will display documents from the integration of Arlington State College (now ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ) from over 60 years ago. The is in the sixth floor atrium through Friday, Sept. 30.
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Chapman was first compliance officer
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Jennifer Chapman, ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ’s executive director for University Compliance Services, is retiring on Wednesday, Aug. 31, after more than 25 years of distinguished service with ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ and UT System.
Chapman has been employed with ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ since 1996 and served in many essential risk management oversight roles. In 2002, she stepped up to head the first compliance office where she has remained as its only executive director. Her enduring contributions in this role include establishing foundational processes to ensure the safety of youth program activities on campus, developing innovative compliance training standards to meet federal requirements, overseeing high-risk operations and activities across our campuses, and supervising major fraud, ethics, and conflicts of interest programs.
The search for her replacement will start soon. In the meantime, her team will provide compliance services to our campus community. University Compliance Services may be contacted at 817-272-2080 or compliance@uta.edu.
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MavElite Tour Guides referrals
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If you know students who would make great representatives of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ, submit a by Friday, Sept. 2. Any current or incoming ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ students are eligible to apply; work-study positions are available. Questions can be emailed to campustours@uta.edu.
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Diversity celebration
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ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ's will feature the experiential learning "A Day In Your Shoes" workshop, a poster session highlighting DEI work on campus, and Leo Taylor of Ohio State University speaking on gendered language and pronouns. The event is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, October 4.
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Volunteer for job fair
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Give a hand at the All Majors Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, Sept. 21. for one or more shifts.
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WFSN welcome reception
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The Women's Faculty and Staff Network invites you to attend the Welcome Reception for New Women Faculty and Staff 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Please by Tuesday, Sept. 6.
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COVID-19 resources available on campus
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All Mavericks should remain vigilant concerning COVID‑19 and adhere to the best practices that help keep our community safe. Find information and resources, such as the following, at uta.edu/coronavirus.
- Free face masks for departments are available at the .
- Free face masks are available in the Central Library and at the Information Desk in the University Center and in The Commons.
- COVID‑19 tests are available on campus. Email covidtesting@uta.edu with questions.
- If you test positive, complete and submit the .
- Get vaccinated if you're able and encourage your friends and loved ones to do the same. Email covidvaccine@uta.edu with questions.
- Find more info on daily health screenings, self-isolation protocols, and close-contact protocols.
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