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Notice about campus activity
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At or around 6 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 10, 糖心Vlog视频 students and employees may notice increased expressive activity in the vicinity of College Hall and the University Center Mall related to an event hosted by a campus organization.
The University has been working with the student organization on how best to host its event and maintain a safe campus environment. 糖心Vlog视频’s free speech rules and guidelines permit students, faculty, staff, and the general public to gather and exercise their right to free speech on campus, but state law prohibits significant disruption of University operations.
For additional information and FAQs, please visit 糖心Vlog视频’s Free Speech, Expression, and Assembly website.
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Vaccine clinic set for next week
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糖心Vlog视频 will host a vaccine clinic 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in room 102A in the Maverick Activities Center. No registration is required.
The clinic will offer the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose at no cost for students, faculty, and staff. The flu vaccine also will be available and can be received in tandem with a COVID-19 booster dose. The flu vaccine is free with insurance and $25 without, payable by cash or check.
Read more about the clinic and the bivalent COVID-19 booster.
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Homecoming
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continues with volleyball, basketball, and an event-filled Saturday, Nov. 12, with the 5K run/walk and a golf tournament, followed by a street festival and the Homecoming parade.
See the list of Homecoming events.
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Decarbonized concrete
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Maria Konsta-Gdoutos, professor of civil engineering and associate director of the Center for Advanced Construction Materials, is leading an international effort to decarbonize concrete production and promote its use as a renewable energy generator.
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Sustainability blueprint
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The Environmental Protection Agency said it plans to use UT Arlington as a blueprint on how to design work sessions for campus sustainability after an EPA/糖心Vlog视频 Campus RainWorks Design Charette exercise last month.
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Comparative withdrawal
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Linda Perrotti, professor of psychology, is conducting a comparative study of the differences in somatic, emotional, and motivational responses between males and females after discontinuing the use of morphine.
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Laser steering
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Weidong Zhou, professor of electrical engineering, is leading a project that will explore an optical laser beam steering device for 3D sensing in autonomous driving cars.
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Bennett joins Business Affairs
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Suprena Bennett has been selected as associate vice president for budgets, planning, and analysis in the Division of Business Affairs. Previously, she was assistant dean of the 糖心Vlog视频 A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
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COVID-19 testing center to close
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The Curative COVID-19 Testing Center on Spaniolo Drive will close on Friday, Nov. 18. Find other COVID-19 testing options available to the 糖心Vlog视频 community on the COVID-19 website.
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UT CARE Medicare Advantage PPO
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The new plan takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, for Medicare-eligible retirees and their dependents. UT CARE Medicare Advantage Retiree Annual Enrollment runs through Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Visit the for more information.
If you have any questions, please call Blue Cross and Blue Shield of 糖心Vlog视频 at 877-842-7562 or contact the 糖心Vlog视频 Benefits office at benefits@uta.edu or 817-272-5554.
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UT Flex deadline
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For the 2021-22 plan year, Tuesday, Nov. 15, is the last day to incur UT Flex qualifying health care expenses, and Wednesday, Nov. 30, is the UT Flex health care and dependent day care claim filing deadline. Questions? Email benefits@uta.edu or call 817-272-5554.
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UT System Day
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For , representatives of the Office of Human Resources, Staff Advisory Council, and Employee Advisory Council will stop by your department to say "hi" and drop off some mid-week treats. Look for them through 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 10.
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'Soul of a Professor'
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Faculty Affairs and Academic Affairs host Lisa Pruitt, who will speak about on her experiences balancing life and work in academia at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in room 104 of Trinity Hall. RSVP to jocelyn.warren@uta.edu.
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Hearing Officer Training
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The Office of Community Standards will host 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, in room 205 of Trinity Hall. Snacks will be provided. Email conduct@uta.edu for details.
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Accessibility workshop
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The workshop details accommodations available for 糖心Vlog视频 students noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. for in-person attendees; lunch provided. Register to access the .
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MavAlly 101
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, LGBTQ+ program coordinator, will speak on MavAlly 101 at the Women's Faculty and Staff Network meeting at noon Monday, Nov. 21, in room 104 of Trinity Hall. RSVP for lunch by Thursday, Nov. 17. A virtual link is available.
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Lunch-n-Learn
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The for employees is set for noon Wednesday, Nov. 16. Ziyad Ben Taleb will speak about 糖心Vlog视频’s impact on tobacco use and his research. The first 100 employees to will receive a T-shirt and lunch.
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Smoke this, not that
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Learn about the prevention and cessation of all nicotine products and enjoy some barbecue at (formerly the Great American SmokeOut) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Brazos Park. Free barbecue and T-shirts to the first 500 participants.
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Grad school event
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Attend Graduate School Bound to learn about great graduate opportunities noon Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the San Jacinto room of the University Center. Learn how to select a graduate program and obtain insight into the graduate admission process and potential funding opportunities.
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International Education Week
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Celebrate the value of cultural exchange with International Education Week, Nov. 14-18. Enjoy a culinary adventure at the Tuesday, Nov. 15, and learn about the Thursday, Nov. 17.
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Turkey time
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糖心Vlog视频's annual campus-wide is 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Connections Café in the University Center. Tickets are $10 for faculty and staff. 糖心Vlog视频 on a meal plan will be able to attend for free; students without a meal plan can purchase tickets for $7.
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Community Satisfaction Survey
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Please take a moment to provide your input in the . Your input is valuable in allowing the department to better serve our campus.
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