The UTA Deparmtnet of Theatre Arts and Dance presents On the Town. The music is by Leonard Bernstein and the book and lyrics are by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. It is based on an Idea by Jerome Robbins.On the Town is a classic musical that follows the adventures of three American sailors on a 24-hour shore leave in New York City during World War II, leading to a whirlwind of romance, comedy, and dance as they explore the city’s iconic landmarks. Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins, the production examines the interplay between expectation and reality. The show's depiction of the fleeting nature of youth and love, together with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, makes for a heartwarming theatrical experience.First produced on Broadway in 1944 and on film in 1949, this musical has enjoyed a number of revivals since its original debut. Directed by J. Austin Eyer, music directed by Vicky Nooe, co-choreographed by Sarah Fagan, and designed by UTA Faculty and Staff, On the Town is a fully produced mainstage musical, featuring a cast of talented Theatre Arts and Dance students.On The Town is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys to help 41 children (of all ages) have a happy holiday while they are in foster care. Your donation can help us bring joy and make kids in foster care feel special this holiday season!The donation drop-off location is the School of Social Work Admissions, Advising, and Communications, room 203.The donation drop-off deadline is Friday, December 6.For more information, email Natasha Kastner at nlk5449@mavs.uta.edu.

Are you a veteran or military spouse looking to master the complexities of securing government contracts? Join us for a hands-on workshop hosted by the Cross Timbers Apex Accelerator and the UTA Veterans Business Outreach Center, designed for your Gov-Con success.In this workshop, you will:Register on SAM.govCreate a Capabilities StatementGain insights into Level 1 CybersecurityMarketing and ForecastingNavigate USA Spending and Bid Match...and more!Spaces are limited! Only register for this workshop if you qualify for each bullet point below:You're a veteran or military spouseYou're needing to register in SAM.govSeeking assistance with your Capabilities StatementAble to bring a laptop to work from during the session

Do you like Space? Do you like Maps? How about maps of space?! UTA Special Collections is proud to present a new exhibition titled Cosmic Cartography . Featuring maps and charts dating from 1548 to 2024, the exhibit explores humanity's desire to explain our understanding of the universe through maps. In the exhibit, you will see maps that explore the model of the universe - from the ancients who believed in an Earth-centered system to Copernicus who put the Sun at the center, and beyond; maps of our Solar System and planetary bodies; and maps that explore Constellations and the Zodiac.Giveaways will be available while supplies last!The exhibit is located on the sixth floor of Central Library in Special Collections. It is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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.

The Staff Advisory Council,, in coordination with the Faculty Senate, is hosting the third iteration of its semesterly Faculty & Staff Mixer event series.This event is geared toward breaking down silos between academic and non-academic units. Enjoy refreshments, an easy-going atmosphere, and brief remarks by UTA Provost, Dr. Tamara L. Brown. This event is a perfect chance for folks from all parts of the University to take time to get to know their colleagues and build lasting connections.Unique to the Homecoming entries in this event series is the inclusion of UTA spirit-themed activities, such as songs and chants.