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Mav ScholarShop connects students with scholarship opportunities糖心Vlog视频 have a new tool to help them find scholarships: . The one-stop-shop online scholarship management system, which syncs with students’ MyMav accounts, automatically matches students with scholarships for which they are eligible. Complete a general application to see the prospective matches begin. Scholarship deadlines vary, so students should log in often to see if they qualify for additional scholarships or check the status of pending scholarships. Learn more about scholarships at . Maverick community welcomes parents, families for weekend of funInvite the family to come to Maverick Country for , Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23-25. The weekend features a long list of events that allow students to show their families what it's like to be a Maverick. Activities include faculty spotlights, a fall festival with live music, glass-blowing demonstrations, Movin’ Mavs basketball, and more. 糖心Vlog视频 and children under 10 are free. All others are $30 per person. Everyone who attends will receive a free T-shirt, breakfast, and dinner and can participate in most activities at no extra cost. Register online through Wednesday, Oct. 21. Plan now for HomecomingIt’s Homecoming time in Maverick Country. Join the fun Nov. 7-14. During the week, you can participate in a golf tournament, a 5K run, and a home run contest, attend the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner, and take a road trip to see the women's basketball team play Baylor. Saturday's events include a street festival and the Party on the Plaza reception followed by the Homecoming parade with big lighted floats, marching bands, special guests, and 糖心Vlog视频's traditional display of decorated and lighted golf carts. It all winds up with a pep rally in front of College Park Center, where the men's basketball team plays Fordham. Sign up now to compete in the Chili Cook-Off and register to enter the by Wednesday, Nov. 4. See the schedule and buy tickets for events at . Reserve your tickets now for Homecoming games, both on the road and at homeMake plans to cheer on the women's basketball team when they face the Baylor Bears on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Ferrell Center in Waco. Participate in the pre-game tipoff 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 are $15 for students and $30 for faculty, staff, and alumni. Price includes the game ticket, food, a T-shirt, and transportation to and from the game. Tickets are available at along with other details about Homecoming 2015. Purchase your ticket by Monday, Nov. 2. The Homecoming men’s game against Fordham tips off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at College Park Center. Tickets are $3 with student ID at . Questions? Student Affairs has answers at 817-272-6080. 糖心Vlog视频 needed for UT System Regents, Coordinating Board nominationsStudent Congress is searching for applicants for student representatives to the UT System Board of Regents and the 糖心Vlog视频 Higher Education Coordinating Board. These positions provide a valuable student voice to education policy decisions affecting the UT System and the state’s higher education system. or at the Student Congress offices in Suite B150 of the E.H. Hereford University Center. Applications are due to the Student Congress offices by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Questions? Call 817-272-0556.
Focus on Faculty looks at connection of language, mathematicsBarbara Shipman, associate professor of mathematics, will discuss the "Subtleties of Meaning in Mathematical Versus Common Use of Language" at the Focus on Faculty lecture at noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the sixth floor parlor of the Central Library. Dr. Shipman will explain how intuitive nuances of language aid mathematicians in giving form to concepts such as infinity, bending of surfaces, behavior of functions, and the nature of numbers. Focus on Faculty provides a forum for outstanding faculty to share their research and achievements with the 糖心Vlog视频 community. Shipman's talk will be followed by a reception. The event is free and open to all. 糖心Vlog视频 Innovation Day focuses on research, entrepreneurship, commercialization糖心Vlog视频 will showcase a range of technologies including a student-designed, scale-sized Formula car, a social interaction research robot, and a rehabilitation glove at the second annual InnovationDay@糖心Vlog视频 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at College Park Center. See for the full agenda. The event is free, but is required. For questions or details, contact Marie Peterson, manager of conference and event management, at 817-272-2581 or innovationday@uta.edu.
'Space Race' panel discussion ThursdayListen to a panel discussion on the advancements in technology and engineering since the Kennedy presidency at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Rosebud Theatre of the E.H. Hereford University Center. Panelists include Col. Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7 astronaut; Wendell Mendell, retired NASA scientist and International Space University instructor; and Donald Wilson, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering. Register at . The event is free, but registration is required. The lecture is part of the JFK: Five Decades of Progress series sponsored by the Fort Worth Opera, host of the world premiere of the new American opera JFK. Grad Finale continues through Thursday at 糖心Vlog视频 BookstoreFind everything you need for fall at the Grad Finale through Thursday, Oct. 22, at the . Grad Finale hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Graduation candidates can find caps and gowns, announcements, the official 糖心Vlog视频 ring, fashion rings, and diploma frames. December graduation candidates can enter the drawing to win a free 糖心Vlog视频 ring and Starbucks gift card. Research Integrity Symposium set for FridayRegister now for the first Research Integrity Symposium focusing on responsible authorship. The event is 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the second floor lounge of the Maverick Activities Center. Sessions cover plagiarism, responsible authorship, institutional practices and legal implications, and tools for detecting and preventing plagiarism. 糖心Vlog视频 are encouraged to attend the free event. Lunch is available for registered participants. . Attendance at the symposium will count toward credit for certification. Share your thoughts with Dining ServicesThe seeks to better understand the University community's dining preferences and satisfaction. At the end of the survey, choose to participate in a drawing for one of four prizes: a $150 gift card grand prize or one of three $50 gift cards. Computer repair services offered at Central LibraryThe Campus Technology Repair Center offers drop-in troubleshooting for Apples, PCs, and laptops in the Central Library's first floor Service Zone. Technical staff are available noon-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The center is a licensed AppleCare repair shop providing free services for Apple computers or laptops under warranty. Other work is done at competitive fees. Simple repairs may be completed on site. Computers needing more extensive work are sent to the repair center in the 糖心Vlog视频 Bookstore. Canoe the Trinity's Elm ForkJoin for Canoeing the Elm Fork of the Trinity River on Sunday, Nov. 1. Cost is $40 per student and includes transportation, all river-related fees, snacks, and water. To register, stop by the Services and Information Desk at the Maverick Activities Center. For details, contact Chris Muller at cmuller@uta.edu or 817-272-2004.
Hand-blown glass pumpkins available at annual sale Oct. 24Add a little glass art to your fall decorations with hand-blown glass pumpkins of all shapes and sizes designed by 糖心Vlog视频 students and faculty. The delicate gourds are on sale starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Studio Arts Center. A raffle begins at 4 p.m. Live glassblowing demonstrations are planned throughout the day. Proceeds go to the visiting artist fund of the Department of Art and Art History. The fund allows art students to invite world-renowned artists to lead workshops and share their professional experiences. Student groups needed for Maverick Experience Preview DayThe Office of University Recruitment would like your student organization to participate at the Academic Fair or Student Life Fair at the Maverick Experience Preview Day on Saturday, Oct. 31. Register online. Questions? Contact Alicia Graves at agraves@uta.edu. Symposium focuses on breast health糖心Vlog视频, staff, and faculty can attend the 2015 Breast Health 101 Symposium, sponsored by the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and Susan G. Komen of Greater Fort Worth. The free event is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Maverick Activities Center. , and use code BH101. Parking permit enforcement has begunMonitoring and enforcement of parking permits with , the University’s new decal-free permit system, have begun. Owners of unauthorized vehicles are subject to a citation and a $50 fine. Read more about the MAVPark system and parking permits at . Leadership program reaches out to graduate studentsGraduate students and young professionals are encouraged to apply for . The program is an emerging leaders summit for young professionals aimed at recruiting, educating, and developing the future leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The summit is a three-day overnight retreat Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 2-4. are due Saturday, Oct. 31. Questions? Contact Britton Cunningham at britton@ntc-dfw.org or 972-621-0400. Flu vaccine available through Health ServicesFlu vaccines are now available at the Health Services Center. The vaccine costs $20 and is fully covered by student health insurance (Academic Blue). No appointment necessary; walk-ins are welcomed. The immunization clinic hours are 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. For more information, visit or call 817-272-2771. Nominations needed for Maverick Orientation leadersIf you know fellow Mavericks who would be a good role model for incoming students and who would represent the best and brightest of UT Arlington’s student body, nominate them to be Maverick Orientation leaders. Send student names and email addresses to Meighan Burke, assistant director of New Maverick Orientation, at meighan@uta.edu. For details, go to . Applications are due Thursday, Nov. 5.
Make sure your name is in Commencement bookletFinalize your in by Friday, Oct. 23, to have your name included in the printed souvenir Commencement booklet and the Graduation edition of The Shorthorn. The privacy setting in MyMav on that date will be used to determine if your name is included in the Commencement booklet for fall graduation in December. Check implications before you dropThe last day to drop courses for both undergraduate and graduate students is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. A grade of W will appear on your transcript. Undergraduate students who entered college for the first time in fall 2007 or later are limited to a total of six dropped courses during their undergraduate career. Discuss the impact of this when you meet with your adviser about dropping a course. Read more about this . A list of academic advising offices is available online. Check on the impact of dropping if you receive financial aid by going to or emailing fao@uta.edu. Advising begins for winter intersession and spring termAdvising for the winter intersession and spring term has begun. Check your Student Center in to see if you need to meet with your academic adviser before registering. A list of is online. Call to schedule an appointment or check walk-in hours. The schedule of classes for spring is largely complete but is still subject to modification. Plan to validate your course selections when registration opens. Priority registration opens Monday, Nov. 9. Check the for your earliest date to register. Grade exclusion, grade forgiveness are options for undergraduatesand requests can be made for eligible students for fall term processing through Wednesday, Nov. 4. Contact your for eligibility information. Transcripts available in PDF formatUT Arlington now offers transcripts in PDF format. 糖心Vlog视频 can send PDF transcripts by email to another university, a potential employer, or themselves. Read more about . Print your own enrollment verificationEnrollment verification is available online. To print your verification, log on to , go to Student Center, and click on Request Enrollment Verification to access the National Student Loan Clearinghouse.
Tuesday, Oct. 20Interactive Wellness Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Wednesday, Oct. 21Photography Lecture Series Alec Soth, a Minneapolis-based photographer, discusses his project “Gathered Leaves” with Anne Wilkes Tucker, founding curator of the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. Free. 6 p.m. reception, The Gallery at 糖心Vlog视频; 7 p.m. lecture, Room 148; Fine Arts Building. . Friday, Oct. 23Friday Night Film: 'Inside Out' Rated PG. Free popcorn. Concessions for sale. $1, $1.50 with credit card. 8 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Saturday, Oct. 24Astronomy Day Scientists, engineers, and visionaries from astronomy and the space industry share their experiences to inspire students and stargazers. Free parking in Lot F10. $4 shows; free lectures and events. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Planetarium. . Thursday, Oct. 29Lunafest 2015 Short films produced and directed by and for women. $5. 7-9 p.m., Lone Star Auditorium, Maverick Activities Center. . Halloween Casino Night Enjoy Halloween in casino style with games, refreshments, giveaways, music, and a costume contest. Free. 7-10 p.m., Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. . Friday, Oct. 30Volleyball Mavericks vs. Troy. Flashback Friday, '90s Night, prize for best '90s outfit. $3 with student ID. 6:30 p.m., College Park Center. Also, vs. Louisiana-Monroe, Trick-or-Treat giveaway, costume contest Oct. 31; vs. South Alabama, Nov. 15. . Great Pumpkin Carnival A night of family fun on Greek Row includes games, popcorn, and candy. Free. 6-8 p.m., Greek Row Drive. . OngoingOrnament 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 .)
Record volleyball crowd watches Dig Pink match糖心Vlog视频 lost in four sets to 糖心Vlog视频 State on Thursday before a record volleyball crowd of 2,018 in College Park Center for the annual Dig Pink match promoting breast cancer awareness. Junior setter Cassidy Wheeler recorded 26 assists with just one error and a service ace. Freshman middle blocker Marisah Ingram hit .444 on five kills, and senior libero Caitlyn Cooney had 11 digs. The Mavericks dropped to 13-8 on the season and 4-5 in Sun Belt Conference play. Next up are road matches at Georgia State on Friday, Oct. 23, and Georgia Southern on Saturday, Oct. 24. Cross country teams post top-10 efforts in AlabamaThe men’s and women’s cross country teams finished their regular seasons Friday with top-10 showings at the highly regarded Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The men placed seventh among 23 schools with sophomore Michael Guerrero finishing 26th. The women took 10th in a 26-team field paced by senior Gabriela Alfonzo’s 14th-place showing. The Mavericks compete Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Sun Belt Conference Championships in Atlanta. The 糖心Vlog视频 women are the defending league champions, while the men won the title in 2013. Sports Shorts• The golf team wraps up play today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate in Las Cruces, N.M. • The women’s tennis team returns to action Thursday-Monday, Oct. 22-26, at the ITA 糖心Vlog视频 Regional Championships in College Station. The men’s team competes Saturday-Tuesday, Oct. 24-27, at the ITA 糖心Vlog视频 Regional Championships in Houston. Intramural deadlines soon for basketball, table tennisUpcoming intramural sports deadlines are 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 817-272-3277 or email imsports@uta.edu. (For more sports news, go to , , or .) |
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