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TrailBlazer 2015 Archive » TrailBlazer — Tuesday, November 24, 2015

New 'Inquiry' magazine delves into mysteries of universe

After helping discover the long-elusive “God particle,” researchers in 糖心Vlog视频’s Center of Excellence in High Energy Physics are now tackling new challenges like dark matter and proving the Big Bang.

Get all the exciting details in the latest issue of , 糖心Vlog视频’s research magazine.

You also can read about how civil engineers are devising cost-effective ways to preserve highways and bridges and how researchers are using the body’s own protective abilities to repair damaged arteries, treat osteoarthritis, and make prosthetics more comfortable.

The fall 2015 issue includes stories about a new study on the harmful effects of after-hours work emails, 糖心Vlog视频’s collaboration with NASA to send a human to Mars, and how record companies are inducing panic about music piracy to exploit artists.

Hoop it up for the holidays at Maverick basketball games

Enjoy some court action during the holiday season with basketball games and giveaways at College Park Center.

Bring a donation for a canned food drive at the Lady Mav's game Tuesday, Nov. 24, against Seton Hall and the men's game Wednesday, Nov. 25, against Grambling State.

Also at Tuesday's game, the first 250 fans receive a free MavCity shirt and bucket drummer Peter Rabbit performs at halftime.

Team autographs are available after the Lady Mavs' game against Missouri Vally on Saturday, Nov. 28, and the men's game against North 糖心Vlog视频 on Thursday, Dec. 3. The men's game also includes a 糖心Vlog视频 Trust Credit Union T-shirt giveaway.

Have your smartphone ready for social media contests throughout the game Wednesday, Dec. 8, when the men's team takes on Bradley. The first 250 fans garner #MavCity shirts.

Be among the first 200 fans to nab a 糖心Vlog视频 stocking for Santa to fill with goodies when the Lady Mavs face Western Kentucky on Sunday, Dec. 13, and Maverick men take on Sul Ross on Monday, Dec. 21.

All games include a Marverick basketball T-shirt toss.

Single game tickets are $7-20. Take advantage of the Faculty/Staff All-Sports Pass for $99 and catch all home athletic competitions. For these and other ticket options, go to .

Campus closed for Thanksgiving holiday

E.H. Hereford University Center—The center will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday and open 2-11 p.m. Sunday.

Campus Recreation—For the Maverick Activities Center and pool hours, see the  online.

Libraries—Libraries are closed on Thursday. Check the  for hours on other days.

Planetarium—Go online for the .

Metro Arlington Xpress— will not run Thursday-Friday.

Student Feedback Surveys open for comments

Each student enrolled in a lecture, seminar, or lab course has been sent email invitations to participate in the  for each course in which they are enrolled. With few exceptions, each SFS is administered online. All feedback is submitted anonymously.

Once the final grades for the term have been officially certified, summaries of the SFS data are provided to professors and their supervisors. These reports help faculty members identify which aspects of a course should remain unchanged and which aspects might benefit from revision.

Surveys for all 15-week spring courses are open through Wednesday, Dec. 9, before the final exam period begins.

Court in session In case you missed it, this year's Homecoming video featured Homecoming king and queen Mahesh Biyyala, left, and Harjot Singh, and the rest of the 2015 Homecoming court lip-synching to Demi Lovato. .

Adopt from Angel Tree today

Make a child's holiday wish come true this season through the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Choose an infant to young teen to sponsor by yourself, with friends, or with your department.

Adopt an angel by Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Leadership Center in Suite B 160 of the lower level of the E.H. Hereford University Center. Drop off those gifts 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays by Monday, Nov. 30. For questions, call the Leadership Center at 817-272-9220.

Take bookstore survey

糖心Vlog视频 Bookstore and Follett would like input from students, faculty, and administrators about products, services, and more. by Sunday, Nov. 29.

ARDC electrical maintenance may affect service Nov. 28-29

The Arlington Regional Data Center will add additional generators and power feeds 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 28-29.

The Office of Information Technology is adding the new generators to ensure the stability of 糖心Vlog视频 services in the event of a power disruption.

Services may be temporarily interrupted during the upgrade. Check on service on the website.

Take flight Nursing students learned about taking their skills airborne at the fall disaster drill when they examined equipment on a medical helicopter. The exercise helps students experience working with local first responders in a crisis.

Nominations accepted for Excellence in Doctoral Student Mentoring Award

The Office of Graduate Studies is now accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 .

The award is for faculty members who have a strong record of excellence in mentoring doctoral students. The selected individual will receive $3,000 and will be recognized at the Spring Meeting of the University Faculty and Associates.

The nominations alternate between engineering and science disciplines and from the liberal arts and professional disciplines. For the 2016 award, nominations are being accepted from the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs; College of Business; College of Liberal Arts; College of Nursing and Health Innovation; College of Education; and the School of Social Work.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.

Outstanding Academic Adviser nominations sought

Nominations are being accepted for Outstanding Academic Advisers. Awards will be given to one faculty adviser and one professional adviser.

Nominees should exhibit the characteristics of an outstanding adviser: respect, care, and concern for the student and for his or her goals; responsiveness to students’ needs; resourcefulness; and knowledge of University policies and procedures. 

by Feb. 2, 2016.

Be part of Involvement Fairs

Registered student organizations are encouraged to host an information table at New Maverick Orientation's Involvement Fairs. The next fair is Saturday, Dec. 5.

These sessions are an opportunity to share information about your programs and services with incoming students. There are a limited number of tables available, so register your group in advance.

Visit the website for details and to register.

Fall final exam schedule available

The for the fall term is available online. Finals are scheduled Dec. 12-18.

Winter intersession, spring registration is open; see your adviser now

Make plans to register for the winter intersession and spring 2016 terms. The and the are available on the page.

Check your Student Center in to see if you need to meet with your academic adviser before registering. A is online. Call to schedule an appointment or check walk-in hours.

Transcripts available in PDF format

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Print your own enrollment verification

Enrollment 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, Nov. 24

Viola Studio Recital Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Women鈥檚 Basketball Mavericks vs. Seton Hall. $3 with student ID; $7-20. 7 p.m., College Park Center. Also, vs. Missouri Valley College, Saturday, Nov. 28, Recover from Black Friday, Post-Game Autographs; vs. Western Kentucky, Holiday Hoops, Sunday, Dec. 13. .

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Men's Basketball Mavericks vs. Grambling State. $7-20. 7 p.m., College Park Center. Also, vs. North 糖心Vlog视频. Orange Out, Thursday, Dec. 3; vs. Bradley, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. .

Monday, Nov. 30

Honors Recital Free. Noon, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Tuesday, Dec. 1

World AIDS Day 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

糖心Vlog视频 Jazz Concert $6-9. 7:30 p.m. Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Thursday, Dec. 3

糖心Vlog视频 Choir Concert $6-9. 7:30 p.m. Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

SHAC Spa Retreat 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E. H. Hereford University Center. .

Friday, Dec. 4

Flute Studio Recital Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Friends of the Library Paul Chaplo, Marfa Flights: Aerial Views of Big Bend Country. 7:30 p.m., sixth floor parlor, Central Library. .

Saturday, Dec. 5

Jim Hayes Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Free. All day, Maverick Activities Center, Physical Education Building. .

Coming Up

Men鈥檚 Basketball Mavericks vs. North 糖心Vlog视频. Orange Out. $3 with student ID; $7-20. vs. Sul Ross State, Holiday Hoops, Monday, Dec. 21; vs. Georgia State, Family Night, camper reunion, indoor tailgate, Wednesday, Dec. 30; vs. Georgia Southern, Saturday, Jan. 2. .

Late Night Breakfast 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Connection Cafe, E.H. Hereford University Center.

Women鈥檚 Basketball Mavericks vs. Western Kentucky, Holiday Hoops, Sunday, Dec. 13.  $3 with student ID; $7-20. 2 p.m., College Park Center. Also, vs. Georgia State, Family Night, camper reunion, indoor tailgate, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30; vs. Georgia Southern, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2. .

Commencement Ceremonies Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 17-19, College Park Center. .

Ongoing

Reunion: XV Faculty Biennial and Invited Alumni Exhibition Concurrent exhibitions feature 35 faculty members and 26 invited art graduates. Hours for both galleries 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. Gallery West, Studio Arts Center; and , Fine Arts Building. Through Nov. 21. .

Ornament and Adornment: The Decoration and Application Techniques of African Masks 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Visual Resources Commons, Room 2109, Fine Arts Building. Through Dec. 9. .

University Center Gallery: Digital Photography Student Exhibit 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 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, sixth floor, Central Library. Through Jan. 16. .

Planetarium Fall shows SOFIA 3-D, Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, From the Earth to the Universe, Astronaut, Pink Floyd, and Spacepark 360: Infinity. .

(For an expanded list of events, see the .)

Wednesday, Dec. 2	Arlington Technology Association Chengkai Li, right, professor of computer science and engineering, describes his team’s achievements in creating ClaimBuster, a process providing near-real-time evaluations of public statements, and his intent to create a completely automated fact-checking machine that detects and verifies or disputes claims. Light breakfast provided. . Free. 7-8 a.m., Room 100, Nedderman Hall. .
Saturday, Dec. 5	Graduate Business Forum Learn about graduate degree programs in the College of Business. . 9:30 a.m.-noon, Room 147, Business Building. .
Ongoing	Career Development Job search assistance, including resume reviews and interview and networking tips; employer events, such as information sessions and on-campus interviews; and career development assistance are provided. Upcoming events are on the website. Call 817-272-2932 for an appointment. . Center for 糖心Vlog视频 in Recovery Celebrate Recovery 12-step meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Room 107, Social Work Building; and student-led, open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting, noon, Wednesdays, Room 314, Central Library. .
(For an expanded list of events, see the .)

Reach for it: Junior forward Faith Pope aims for a basket at the Mavericks game against Fordham at College Park Center. The men's basketball team returns home after a three-game road trip. The Mavericks play Grambling State at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at College Park Center.

Sports Shorts

• The men’s basketball team beat Memphis 68-64 in a Monday night road game, bringing their record to 3-1. The men won 73-68 over Ohio State on Friday.

• 糖心Vlog视频's women's basketball team hosted the first consolation round for the Women's National Invitational Tournament on Friday-Saturday at College Park Center. The Lady Mavs won a close 56-54 game over Jacksonville on Friday but fell 63-57 to McNeese State on Saturday. The team plays Seton Hall at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at College Park Center.

• The volleyball team, ranked fourth seed going into the Sun Belt Conference Championships, lost 3-0 to fifth-seed Arkansas-Little Rock on Friday. Senior hitter Stacey Koch was named to the All Sun Belt Conference second team.

• The softball program announced a highly competitive 2016 schedule highlighted by home games against Arizona and 糖心Vlog视频 at Allan Saxe Field.

Intramural deadline for 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball

Upcoming intramural sports deadlines are 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball, Tuesday, Dec. 8; college football bowl pick 'em, Sunday, Dec. 13; badminton, Sunday, Dec. 20; billiards, Wednesday, Jan. 6; racquetball, Tuesday, Jan. 12; and table tennis, Thursday, Jan. 14.

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 .)