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TrailBlazer 2016 Archive » TrailBlazer — Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Donna Brazile looks at politics for Maverick Speakers Series

Political strategist and commentator Donna Brazile will discuss "Politics and Beyond" at the next  event.

The lecture is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Hall. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Brazile is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, and vice chair of voter registration and participation for the Democratic National Committee. Her work as campaign manager for Al Gore made her the first African-American woman to manage a presidential campaign. Her many accolades include the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s highest award for political achievement.

General admission is free, but tickets are required. Preferred ticket packages are available and include reserved seating, parking, and more. For all these ticket options, go to .

For VIP packages, contact Mark LaVelle at mlavelle@uta.edu or 817-272-5235.

Tickets for "Gombe and Beyond: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall" will be available Tuesday, March 1. Dr. Goodall will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at College Park Center.

Ron Paul at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Former Congressman Ron Paul shared his thoughts about freedom, politics, and the future last Tuesday at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. After meeting with a master class in political science, Dr. Paul enjoyed dinner with alumni and VIPs. He spoke to a packed house at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Hall for the Maverick Speakers Series, then signed copies of his book Swords Into Plowshares and posed for a few selfies.  and .

Maverick Parking Garage to come under ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ management

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Parking and Transportation Services begins management of the Maverick Parking Garage on Friday, Feb. 19.

The Maverick Parking Garage—located between Hammond Hall and Pickard Hall—will remain a separate entity.

Garage permits are not valid at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ parking lots, and ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ parking permits are not valid in the garage.

To renew a garage reserved space permit, go to the parking office in the Wetsel Service Center. Renew .

Changes at the Maverick Parking Garage are:

• Gates will be removed.

• Night passes will not be available.

• The parking rate is $3 per hour.

• Preferred parking permits are $449 per semester.

• Reserved space permits are $599 per semester.

• A new digital parking meter will be on the first floor for hourly use.

Go online for questions about the  and to read the .

For more information, contact Parking and Transportation Services at parking@uta.edu or 817-272-3907.

Terry Scholarship deadline today

Applications for the Terry Foundation Scholarship program, the largest private source of scholarships in the state, are due today, Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The program will help cover the full cost of attending college. Terry Scholarships are not awarded solely on financial need, test scores, or grade-point average, but also on leadership abilities.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ benefit from a designated academic adviser liaison, a peer academic leader, and a staff member to help them navigate through ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ resources.

Read more about the . For more details, contact William Gunn at wgunn@uta.edu or 817-272-6107.

Women in Leadership applications accepted

The program is accepting students for the spring semester. The program offers an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and network with women who strive to make a positive difference in the community.

The program is open to all ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ students. Space is limited, and preference will be given to students entering ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ for the first time in spring.

New tech lab The new technology lab in the Center for Mexican American Studies officially opened thanks to support by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and representatives of the General Motors Arlington assembly plant. Part of LULAC’s Empower Hispanic America with Technology initiative, the lab is to assist students with college applications and information about STEM programs.

Funding available for student organizations

The , overseen by Student Congress, has supplemental funding available to registered student organizations for programming and for travel to state, regional, and national conferences.
 
Applications are available online and in the Student Congress offices in Suite B150 of the E.H. Hereford University Center.

Visit or call 817-272-0556 for more information.

Check for on-campus jobs on SnapJob

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ can find on- and off-campus employment through .

Join the Dial-a-Mav team for the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Candidates should be comfortable making phone calls and have a clear speaking voice. Apply for SnapJob 8725 and complete a .

Look for openings in the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ FabLab on SnapJob.

Read about . Learn about job searches, interview tips, and more at the .

Tax help available at Central Library

Representatives of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) are available to help with figuring out your taxes. The free service runs through Tuesday, April 12, in Room B20 of the Central Library. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Mondays-Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, and noon-6 p.m. Sundays.

Your message here The foyer glass walls in the Central Library are available to student organizations and University departments.The walls may be reserved for up to seven days, but only once per semester per organization or department. See the . For questions, email Kiriakis Newman at kiriakis@uta.edu.

Show your artistic talents in MavsArt

Whether you paint, take photos, sculpt, or merely doodle, show your artistic side in ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Libraries' MavsArt spring exhibit.

Artwork in two- and three-dimensional forms will be accepted. Submission deadline is Monday, Feb. 15.

Questions? Email janeth.colmenero@uta.edu or visit the .

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ receive discount on exam prep courses

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ receive a 10 percent discount on many continuing education courses offered at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ.

Upcoming exam prep courses include GMAT and GRE math and verbal; Professional Engineering Exam review; and Project Management Professional, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP certification.

A GMAT verbal course starts Wednesday, Feb. 10.

. For questions, call 817-272-2581.

Do you still need housing?

Spaces are available in the residence halls to move into immediately. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to live on campus.

Space is available at The Heights on Pecan and in all residence halls except Brazos.

Read more about . Submit a free application at . For questions, call at 817-272-2791.

Deadline to apply for spring 2016 graduation

The priority deadline to apply for graduation has passed, but students can still apply for the spring 2016 term.

Candidates for graduation can apply through Monday, Feb. 29, with an additional $60 late fee. The filing fee is $40 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ should apply to graduate in . Read the .

Before students apply to graduate, they should verify with their academic adviser that they are eligible to graduate at the end of the graduation application term. The fee is not refundable or transferable to a future term if a student applies and is then found to be ineligible to graduate.

Read more about .

Freshman progress reports on MyMav

Progress reports are being posted for freshmen through Monday, Feb. 22. The faculty deadline is Feb. 22, but instructors can report progress report grades at any time before then. You can view your progress reports as soon as the grades are entered. See your grades in the Student Center. See your academic adviser with questions or concerns. A is online.

Drop or withdraw from spring classes only after meeting with advisers

After the Census Date, you may drop classes through the last drop date, Friday, April 1, and a grade of W will appear on your transcript. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ must meet with their academic adviser or designated representative in the major academic unit to drop one or more classes. Check the list of .

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ who entered a ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ public college or university in fall 2007 or later are subject to the  that limits undergraduate drops to six courses. Work with your  to ensure you know how this limit will impact you.

If a class is dropped after the Census Date and you remain enrolled, you are financially responsible for the full cost of the course. If you drop all classes, you are responsible for the pro-rated share of tuition, fees, and charges. Financial aid recipients should meet with a financial aid officer to determine how dropping will affect their financial aid package. The  is in Room 252 of Davis Hall. Call 817-272-3561.

Print your own enrollment verification

Enrollment verification is available online. To print your verification, log on to , go to the Student Center, and click on Request Enrollment Verification to access the National Student Loan Clearinghouse.

Transcripts available in PDF format

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ now offers transcripts in PDF format. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ can send PDF transcripts by email to another university, a potential employer, or themselves. Read more about .

'Romancing the Stars' a sweet deal Bring your sweetheart to the  this Valentine's Day for a special event, Romancing the Stars. The program takes a lighthearted look at the night sky and tells stories of love and devotion that can be found there. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12; 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; and 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.  are $12 per couple for the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ community and Planetarium members and $15 for the general public. Call 817-272-1183 or email planetarium@uta.edu for more information.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

Men's Basketball on ESPN3 Watch the Mavericks vs. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State on ESPN3. Tip-off at 8 p.m. Viewing party at Grease Monkey Burgers, 200 N. Mesquite St., Arlington. .

Thursday, Feb. 11

Softball: ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Invitational Mavericks vs. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Southern.  $5-7 general public, $3 students. 6 p.m., Allan Saxe Field. Also, vs. Northern Colorado, 4:30 p.m., and vs. Detroit, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12; vs. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Southern, 2 p.m., and vs. Missouri State, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13; vs. Detroit, 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. .

Friday, Feb. 12

Friends of the Library Houston Faust Mount II, Oilfield Revolutionary: The Career of Everette Lee DeGolyer. 7:30 p.m., sixth floor parlor, Central Library. , .

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ College Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Free. All day, Maverick Activities Center, Physical Education Building. Also, Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 13-14. .

Saturday, Feb. 13

Tennis Lady Mavs vs. Nevada-Reno, 11 a.m.; Mavericks vs. Missouri-Kansas City, 1 p.m. Free. ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Tennis Center. .

Basketball Doubleheader Mavericks vs. Appalachian State.  $7-20 general public, $3 students. Maverick women's game 5 p.m., men's game 7:15 p.m., College Park Center. Also, vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, women 11:30 a.m., men 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18; and vs. Louisiana-Monroe, women 5 p.m., men 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. .

Tuesday, Feb. 16

Clavier Piano Recital Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Thursday, Feb. 18

Off-Campus Mavericks Lunch Series Free. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Rio Grande Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Third Thursday Game Night Free. 6-9 p.m., basement, Central Library. .

Maverick Musical Student teams perform Broadway-style productions with singing, dancing, stepping, strolling, instrumentals, and other performance aspects in this unique competition. Cash awards for top three acts. 7 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

SAI Alumni Recital Former members of the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity perform. Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. .

Friday, Feb. 19

Baseball: ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Tournament Mavericks vs. Oklahoma State, 11 a.m.; vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2:30 p.m.  $5 general public, $3 students. Clay Gould Ballpark. Also, vs. Oklahoma State, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, and vs. Stephen F. Austin, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. .

Women's Tennis Lady Mavs vs. Missouri State. Free. 2 p.m., ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Tennis Center. .

Softball: Maverick Invitational Mavericks vs. Princeton, 3:30 p.m.; vs. South Dakota State, 6 p.m.  $5-7 general public, $3 students. Allan Saxe Field. Also, vs. Princeton, 11 a.m., and vs. South Dakota State, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; and vs. Princeton, 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. .

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Jazz Festival The ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble performs with guest artist Denis DiBlasio. $9 general public, $6 students, seniors. 2 p.m., Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. Also, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. .

Friday Night Film: 'The Good Dinosaur' Rated PG. Free popcorn. Concessions for sale. $2, $2.50 with credit card. 8 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Coming Up

Pizza with the President Join President Vistasp Karbhari for lunch, remarks, and a question-and-answer session. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. .

Ongoing

The Gallery at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ: 'Whew…That’s a Relief! The Madcap World of John Hernandez' A retrospective exhibition by San Antonio artist John Hernandez that spans four decades. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays. Through March 30. .

Planetarium Explore the secrets of the universe in the new show Dark. The spring schedule includes Astronaut, Cosmic Colors, From the Earth to the Universe, Pink Floyd, and SpacePark 360: Infinity. Through May 29. .

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

High mark: Senior Roland Sales, top and left, and freshman Alexus Henry, right, set new ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ high jump records at the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Saturday in College Station. Drew Charles, bottom, and fellow Mavs hit the courts at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State for tonight's competition, which is televised on ESPN3.

Two new ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ track records set

Senior Roland Sales smashed the school record and posted a top-5 national mark while winning the men's high jump title at the Charlie Thomas Invitational on Saturday at College Station.

Sales cleared 7 feet, 2 1/2 inches, to topple the previous mark. His mark is tied for the fourth best in the nation this year. On Friday, as part of the pentathlon, freshman Alexus Henry broke the women's mark by clearing 5 feet, 10 inches.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ heads to Wichita, Kan., for the Herm Wilson Invitational on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12-13. The Sun Belt Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships is Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 22-23 in Birmingham, Ala.

Maverick men face ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State tonight on ESPN3

Watch the Maverick men’s basketball team take on ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State on ESPN3 starting at 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 9.

The Mavericks are 15-7 overall and 6-5 in league play after a 90-69 victory over Georgia State on Saturday.

Three home games start with Appalachian State on Saturday, Feb. 13, follow by Louisiana-Lafayette on Thursday, Feb. 18, and Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday, Feb. 20. All games are at 7:15 p.m. in College Park Center.

Lady Mavericks to finish road trip at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State

The Lady Mavericks basketball team face ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ State at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 9, in San Marcos.

The team is 10-11 overall and 5-6 in the Sun Belt after winning three of four road games.

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ hosts Appalachian State at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at College Park Center. Other home games include Louisiana-Lafayette at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, and Louisiana-Monroe at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.

Tennis teams on winning streaks

The Maverick men's tennis team Mavericks improved to 5-3 by sweeping Cameron and Seminole in a doubleheader Saturday and A&M-Corpus Christi on Monday.

The team plays Missouri-Kansas City on Friday, Feb. 19, at the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Tennis Center followed by a three-game road trip.

The women’s tennis team won 7-0 win over Montana State in its spring season opener Friday at the ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Tennis Center. The Mavs play at home against Nevada-Reno at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13; Missouri State at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; and Sam Houston at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.

Intramural deadline for rock climbing, racquetball

Upcoming intramural sports deadlines are rock climbing, today, Tuesday, Feb. 9; racquetball, Friday, Feb. 12; indoor soccer, Wednesday, Feb. 17; tennis, Friday, Feb. 19; softball, Wednesday, Feb. 24.

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.

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