A collection can be defined as a group of objects; objects that often are viewed as symbols and representations of the people who gather them by those around them. Typically, these are organized in some way through an innumerable series of categories dependent on the collector, but what objects are left behind accidentally, mistakenly, or without that individual’s control or knowledge? By exploring and tracing these possessions, their impressions, and their associated data, we are better able to understand that individual, their experience, and their foot print.For this exhibition, we will take an investigative viewpoint from the perspective of an artist, a scientific scholar, a visual resource curator, and a collection specialist. By combining these uniquely creative perspectives and their interpretive techniques, we present a variety of opportunities for the viewer to approach this experience and to expand their own point of view. On display are a variety of artforms, including both historical and contemporary prints, a series of forensic scientific specimens, the tools used in their creation, and examples of their approaches and processes.Please visit the exhibition throughout the fall semester, Monday, September 30 – Friday, November 22, 2024. The opening reception will be Thursday, October 3, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.The UTA Fine Art Collections Gallery, housed within the Visual Resource Collections, Suite 2109, on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building.It will be open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. It will also be open on Saturdays Oct. 19 - Nov. 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Walk-ins are welcome and group visits are available via scheduled appointments. For more information on this exhibition or other artworks from the UTA Fine Art Collections, contact Cheryl Mitchell, collections specialist, at cherylm@uta.edu.

Join 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.

The 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.  

This year the Department of Sociology and Anthropology welcomed a new colleague, Steven Arxer, as part of the Community-Engaged Research Cluster. Dr. Arxer is a professor of Sociology and comes to us from UNT-Dallas. Please join the Center for Theory for Arxer’s colloquium on Oct. 30 at 12 p.m. in University Hall 432. Arxer’s presentation is entitled “Developing Veteran-Defined Services within Learning Health Systems.”This study utilizes a Learning Health System (LHS) framework to develop veteran-defined reentry services for post-incarcerated veterans. Veterans’ involvement as co-researchers provides insights into their unique experiences, helping to conceptualize more responsive and culturally relevant interventions. These preliminary findings highlight the potential of an LHS model to continuously adapt and refine programs based on veterans’ lived experiences, bridging existing gaps in veteran support services.

Join your fellow working Mavericks for a dive into Wellness, and learn hands on tools to navigate your way to better holistic health. This month, we are focusing on Intellectual Wellness. Faculty and staff are invited to learn about recognizing their creative abilities and finding ways to expand their knowledge and skills.This Lunch-and-Learn is a great way to learn more about each of the dimensions of wellness and what resources are available to you.If you need accommodations please email: Wellness@uta.edu

Do 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.