As the holiday season approaches, so do the increase in parties, banquets, and holiday dinners. We all love the taste of all the delicious treats and foods that comes with the holidays, however we do not like what it does to our waistline. Come to this month's Food for Thought to learn tips and tricks to help you keep you on track with your diet and lifestyle.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 towards 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

Join 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.

Through 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.

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to join the Department of Global Engagement in this workshop on developing intercultural skills and adopting a global perspective in the workplace. Participants will learn about different intercultural frameworks, gain insight on the impact of cultural differences in- and outside of the classroom, and identify ways to create learning spaces that are accessible to a wide range of students. Contact globalengagement@uta.edu for accessibility needs.   

This 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.

Brace 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!