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.

Attention Maverick Parent and Family Association members! The Fall 2024 Mid-term Academic Success Packs will be available for pick up Monday, Oct. 7- Friday, Oct. 11. This is an exclusive perk for students of our Maverick Parent and Family Association members. The packs include scantrons, testing supplies, and snacks. Remind your student to come visit us!

All 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

Stop by the University Center Booth 3 to learn about the re-launch of UTA's Transfer Honor Society, Tau Sigma, during UTA's Transfer Appreciation Month.Learn about eligibility requirements, chapter expectations, and how you can join.

There are more than 1,500 different definitions of leadership, and this workshop aims to help you create a definition that resonates with you. This session educates participants on the importance of understanding their strengths and growing edges to create impactful leaders while also emphasizing that leadership is a process, not a position. Through reflection, participants will leave the session confident in their core values as a leader.Sign up today; spots are limited! http://go.uta.edu/mltsignup