As 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).

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, UTA Special Collections will have a mini-exhibit on display that showcases materials documenting LGBTQ+ history at UTA and in Tarrant County.See the display Oct. 1-31 just outside the doors of Special Collections, located on the sixth floor of the Central Library. Be sure to stop by Special Collections to pick up Pride in the Archives stickers.

Memorias Eternas: An Exhibit of Remembrance is a display of altares and ofrendas, honoring the connection between memory and legacy. This exhibit showcases altares, each adorned with vibrant offerings—flowers, photographs, candles, and personal memories—celebrating the lives of those who have passed.Memorias Eternas is not only a tribute to the departed but also a celebration of life.UTA staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community partners are invited to display their ofrendas/altares at the UC Gallery.Register to diplay your ofrenda/altar HERE.No RSVP is required to visit the UC Gallery.The exhibit will run from October 28 - November 4 at the UC Gallery, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.If you have questions, email daniela.castro@uta.edu

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.

Attend 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.

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.