- Oct 3011:00 AMCAPS: Let's Talk at the ISECJoin Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) for brief drop-in consultations. Speak with a UTA CAPS therapist face to face and get feedback on better ways to manage your stress. No registration is required. Please visit ISEC on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. during the Fall 2024 semester.If you need accommodations to participate, contact CAPS at 817-272-3671.
- Oct 3012:00 PMFood for Thought: Fast Fixes Cooking Demo: Fast healthy meals for a busy lifeDo you want to eat healthy, but you feel as though you don’t have any time to cook delicious well-balanced meals? Do you feel that you need more vegetables in your meals, but you are just bored with a serving of vegetables on the side? Or maybe you just need some ideas of great dishes you can incorporate in your routine. Join us as we prepare fast meals that you can incorporate in your routine.Stacie Ellis is the Registered Dietitian at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she provides nutrition consultations and education for the students and staff on campus. Dr. Ellis is the proud owner of EXCELLIS Nutrition, a company geared toward performance nutrition, weight management, disordered eating, and medical nutrition therapy. Stacie serves as a consulting dietitian for Wellness Concepts, Health Fairs Direct, and American Health Assessments. She recently received her Doctoral degree in Nutrition with a minor in Kinesiology at Texas Woman's University. Her dissertation involved comparing a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet on performance in dancers. She has been interviewed with Women’s Health Magazine, The Oak Cliff Documentary, and Texas Metro News, and she also completed the Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Program on June 4-6, 2015.
- Oct 3012:00 PMGroup Exercise - PilatesThe Pilates Method is a full-body conditioning program that develops deep abdominal and back strength, together with increased flexibility and ease of movement. This class is aimed at “core stability,” designed to work on lengthening muscles to help tone and strengthen muscles, using breathing to enhance relaxation.
- Oct 3012:30 PMCREAT Studio Fall WorkshopsAll Coding, Robotics, and Electronics At The Studios (CREAT) workshops are free to attend and supply necessary materials at no cost. All majors are welcome to join any or all workshops offered this semester. All workshops are held in the Central Library in classroom 109 or in the CREAT Studio (Room 104) on the first floor.Website Development SeriesA comprehensive overview of the skillset needed to create your own website and more. No prior coding skills are required.Web Dev 2 – Intro to JavaScript // September 26, 11am – 12:30pm at Classroom 109Web Dev 3 – APIs + Databases // November 7, 11am – 12:30pm at Classroom 109Learn to Solder WorkshopsThis will be a repeating workshop where we train attendees the basics of using a soldering iron, soldering wires and small electrical components, and desoldering.Soldering Workshop 2 // October 2, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. at CREAT Studio (Room 104)Soldering Workshop 3 // October 30, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. at CREAT Studio (Room 104)Learn the Python Coding LanguageBecome familiar with one of the most popular and easy-to-learn coding languages in the world. Laptops will be supplied for those who need one during the workshops, but you are encouraged to bring your own. You can code along with us or simply watch the presentation.Python 1 – Data & Flow // September 12, 11am – 12:30pm @ Classroom 109Python 2 – Functions & Classes // October 10, 11am – 12:30pm @ Classroom 109Python 3 – Libraries & Files // November 20, 11am – 12:30pm @ Classroom 109Aerial Drone SeriesGet to know your way around a drone so you can eventually build, configure, and legally fly a drone in the airspace.Drones 1 – Components, & Assembly // September 19, 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m. at Classroom 109Drones 2 - Software Configuration // October 17, 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m. at Classroom 109Drones 3 – Rules & Regulations // November 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Classroom 109
- Oct 3012:30 PMMindful Moments Under the StarsJoin Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the UTA planetarium for Mindful Moments Under the Stars on Wednesdays in Fall 2024 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m., starting Wednesday, Sept. 11. Learn mindfulness and practice meditation to effectively manage stress, while enjoying the beauty of the UTA planetarium.Mindful Moments Under the Stars is oen to all UTA students, faculty, and staff. No registration is required.To request accomodations, contact CAPS at (817) 272-3671 or email caps@uta.edu.
- Oct 301:00 PMTransfer Focus GroupCalling all former transfer students at UTA! The Office of Transition Programs and Services is seeking participants for the 2024 transfer focus group. Don't miss your chance to share your experience as a transfer student at UTA and contribute to creating a positive and meaningful connection to the Maverick way for other transfers.RSVP Here!
- Oct 301:30 PMProfessional Skills Academy—TeamworkThe Professional Skills Academy (PSA) is a chance for you to meet in a small group with a staff member to learn more about the career competencies expected by today's employers, such as career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology. There are seven total sessions. Each session will start with a presentation from the staff member, and there will be small group activities and a debrief. If you attend all seven sessions, you will receive a PSA Certificate at the end of the program. Space is limited to the first 30 students.
- Oct 302:00 PMGroup Exercise - Flare & FinesseThrough empowering choreography and confidence boosting routines, you’ll discover the strength and grace within. Join for a class that celebrates your unique beauty and empowers you to shine from the inside out to build a more powerful you.
- Oct 303:00 PMGroup Exercise - Strength TrainingThis is a great class that uses a variety of equipment that will tone and strengthen your entire body. This class will have you sweating hard and feeling accomplished.
- Oct 304:00 PMGroup Exercise - Kickboxing XpressBrace yourself for an electrifying workout experience that blends the power-packed moves of kickboxing. Every session is a thrilling combination of strength, agility, and cardiovascular training designed to keep you at the top of your game. This 30-minute cardio session class will be quick, fun, and will have you jabbing and kicking up a nice sweat!
- Oct 304:00 PMGroup Exercise - YogaThis mind and body class utilizes yoga movements to improve your flexibility, posture, strength, and balance. The class will bring attention and focus to your breath while you flow from one posture to the next.
- Oct 304:30 PMGroup Exercise - Xplosion XpressThis 45-minute class is a full body workout that will have you feeling strong and powerful. There will be various stations that you will move through which will target different muscles of your body, build strength and cardiovascular endurance. The class has a 10 participant limit.
- Oct 306:00 PMGroup Exercise - Resistance TrainingThis dynamic workout will target major muscle groups, enhance strength, and tone with a mix of challenging exercises designed to leave you empowered and energized.
- Oct 306:00 PMHelium Queens: Live at the UTA PlanetariumJoin us for Halloween special! An evening of food, drinks, and live music featuring artist Helium Queens. Appetizers are included with the price of admission. There will also be a cash bar available. Reception with food and drinks start at 6 p.m. in the planetarium atrium, and the concert starts at 7 p.m.
- Oct 306:30 PMGroup Exercise - Performance Cycle 45Performance Cycle 45 is 45 minutes of HIIT cycle class that will challenge your cardio fitness. With group work, fast flats, and heavy climbs, this class is designed to take your performance to the next level. A towel and water bottle are required.
- Oct 308:00 PMWoodwind Faculty Chamber ConcertDiscover the enchanting world of woodwind chamber music at the UTA Woodwind Faculty Chamber Concert.The performance will be held in Irons Recital Hall, FA105, located in the South Section of the Fine Arts Building.The doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the performance time.Please be aware that no food or drink, aside from bottled water, is allowed in the recital hall.Parking is available in the West Campus Garage, and ADA parking is available at the meters on Nedderman Drive in front of Texas Hall. Visit our parking page for more information.This concert will be live-streamed at uta.edu/music/live.php.
- Oct 3112:00 AMSee the Unseen: A Global Photo CompetitionAs part of this semester’s International Education Week celebrations, the Office of International Education invites all Mavericks to submit a photograph entry to be displayed at the University Center’s gallery during the week of November 18-22, 2024. The show, See the Unseen, focuses on showcasing the often-overlooked elements of culture and community that shape the world around us.Student submissions will be assessed by a panel of judges, and prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place student entries in three different themes.Maverick community members may submit one photo per category for consideration across any of the following categories:Intercultural Immersion: Captures moments where individuals are immersed in the culture of their host country (U.S. or abroad). Photos might showcase students engaging in everyday activities that reflect the unique aspects of the host country's culture, or participating in local events, traditions, or festivals. Photos may also capture a moment or scene, which creates a culturally immersive or -reflective experience for the viewer. Culture & Landscapes: Highlight the natural beauty and landscapes of host country locations (U.S. or abroad). Participants can submit photographs of landscapes, environments, iconic landmarks, scenic vistas, or natural wonders that play a significant role in shaping the host culture. Examples include images of geographic formations tied to cultural myths, or landscapes which impact the current economic and cultural circumstances of a host community. Cultural Crossings: Photos that capture the interactions and connections between people from different cultures OR photos which illustrate the ways that cross-cultural trade and culture exchange impacts daily life in the host culture. Photos might include moments of cross-cultural friendship and collaboration between people, or scenes which re-present an example of the mixing point of multiple cultures in the environment or in an object in the host country (U.S. or abroad). We welcome Mavericks of any and all US- and international experiences to participate - photos from your travel to visit family, study abroad, volunteer, or sightsee in a country different from your own are equally welcome.Submissions will be accepted through October 31, and contenders will be displayed in a UC Gallery Show for International Education Week, November 18-22 (Gallery Opening Event details: https://mavorgs.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9494869).
- Oct 3110:00 AMOER Webinar Series: OER and Student Success: Case Studies and StrategiesAttend the new Open Educational Resources OER webinar series consisting of dynamic, one-hour virtual sessions designed to spark conversations and ideas. Each webinar will be divided into two parts: the first half will deliver targeted content, while the second half will be an open forum for questions, discussions, and idea-sharing. Although each session is tailored to specific stakeholders, everyone is welcome to participate and contribute. Whether you're looking to learn, connect, or innovate, these webinars are for you!This webinar, titled "OER and Student Success: Case Studies and Strategies" will be primarily directed to students.Discover how OER contribute to student success. This webinar will present case studies and strategies demonstrating the positive impact of OER on student engagement, retention, and academic performance.Participants will:Understand the correlation between OER and student success. Learn about real-world case studies of OER in action. Explore strategies to maximize the benefits of OER for your learning.
- Oct 3112:00 PMGroup Exercise - Pumped Up StrengthThis class practices a new approach to resistance training. Utilizing combination movement patterns in a targeted, rhythmic progression. Its superpower is the dynamic integration of upper and lower body movements set to fun music.
- Oct 312:00 PMInternship Virtual Office HoursJoin Assistant Director of Internships David Powers for Internship Virtual Office Hours, held every Thursday afternoon Sept. 5-Nov. 21. Get answers to all your internship-related questions in a collaborative group setting. Whether you need advice on securing an internship, navigating the application process, or maximizing your experience, David is here to help!
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