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Career Development Center's new site now open

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ and city officials opened the in the E.H. Hereford University Center. and from the event. Lolín Martins-Crane (’88 BS, Psychology), wearing red, is the center's director. .

TrailBlazer's streamlined look supported by events calendar

Welcome to the new TrailBlazer, ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ’s e-newsletter for students.

The streamlined, efficient design directs readers to the full story for news; to websites for alerts, training, and sports; and to the for details on lectures, exhibits, entertainment, and other happenings.

You can find TrailBlazer in your ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ email inbox every Tuesday during the fall and spring semesters and every other Tuesday in the summer, except for campus holidays.

Send your news to trailblazer@uta.edu.

Beware of malware delivered by email

Delivery of TrailBlazer was delayed because of computer and network issues related to a malware attack aimed at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ email accounts.

Learn how to protect your computer and other devices from malware and other online threats at .

Maverick Speakers Series tickets available

Preferred seating, , and season tickets are available for the . Author and religious scholar Reza Aslan kicks off the 2016-17 series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ Hall. The lecture is free for faculty, staff, and students and costs $5 for public general admission.

The VIP package includes an exclusive reception with the featured speaker along with entry to a private sit-down, catered dinner before the event. Also included are photograph and autograph opportunities. VIP tickets are $500 per person for each event $400 of which is a tax-deductible contribution to the President’s Fund for Excellence at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. If you have questions about the VIP Package, please contact Mark LaVelle at mlavelle@uta.edu or 817-272-5325.

Be cautious of phone scams asking for money

ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ students should be cautious of phone scams in which the callers identify themselves as members of ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ or a governmental agency, then threaten to arrest them on false or fictitious charges if immediate payment is not made to the suspects via a money card.

The calls are from individuals posing as representatives of local law enforcement agencies, state agencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other federal agencies, and even ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. Some calls target international students. The telephone number used may be a cloned number from a legitimate agency or University office.

University officials, law enforcement, and government officials will not contact you in this manner or threaten arrest for non-payment of debts.

If you or anyone you know has information related to such crimes, call the at 817-272-3381.

Use good judgment and caution when clicking web or email links or opening attachments. If you receive an email that appears suspicious, send it to security@uta.edu. Do not click on the links or open attachments.

Register your vehicle; Park and Ride a new option

Parking permits are available now for students for the 2016-17 year, including permits for the academic year, one semester, monthly, and weekly, and the Maverick Parking Garage. Read more about .

Park and Ride—only $90—allows students to park at Maverick Stadium (Lot 25) or the intramural fields complex (Lot 26) and ride a shuttle bus to class. The buses takes students to the Business Building in about 12-15 minutes and the Smart Hospital in 20 minutes.

Important Dates

through Wednesday, Aug. 31—.

Monday, Sept. 5—Labor Day holiday. No classes.

Friday, Sept. 9—.

Monday, Sept. 12—Census date for fall semester.

Friday, Oct. 7—Fall Candidates for Graduation: in MyMav will be used to determine inclusion of your name in the Commencement booklet and The Shorthorn graduation edition.

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Mavericks welcomed, challenged at MavsMeet

Thousands of former and current Mavericks attended the fall 2016 MavsMeet Convocation and AfterParty at College Park Center to kick off the new school year at ÌÇÐÄVlogÊÓƵ. .

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