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Thursday, October 3, 2024
- 10:00 AM1hOER Webinar Series: Cost Savings and Institutional Benefits of OERThis fall, join the new Open Educational Resources (OER) webinar series— 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 session will cover cost savings and institutional benefits of OER.The stakeholder focus will be administrators.Explore the significant cost savings and institutional benefits of adopting Open Educational Resources. This session will highlight how OER can reduce educational costs, improve access to quality resources, and support institutional goals.Participants will:Understand the financial impact of OER on institutions and students. Learn how OER supports institutional goals and strategic plans. Discover case studies showcasing successful OER implementations.
- 10:00 AM7hThe Gallery at UTA ExhibitionPaper Trails is a three-person exhibition featuring artists Cecelia Feld (Dallas), Jessica Drenk (Rush, NY) and Rachel Livedalen (Fort Worth). The exhibition curated by Gallery Director Dr. AugustJordan Davis and Visual Resources Curator Lilia Kudelia focuses on how each artist engages with the materiality of paper and books in their artworks, often to unexpected ends. Appropriation, layering, collage, and repurposing of texts, pages, and paper feature across the selected collages, prints, paintings, digital media, and installations forming Paper Trails.Cecelia Feld creates brightly colored abstract collages and monotype prints using a variety of materials including photographs, magazines, and her own handmade Japanese marbled papers. Jessica Drenk recycles books, carboard and junk mail to create 3-D sculptures and sculptural wall pieces that appear made of natural materials such as wood and stone. Rachel Livedalen produces paintings, prints, and artist books that juxtapose art historical references with "girl power" iconography to comment on representations of femininity.
- 12:00 PM50mGroup Exercise - Pumped Up StrengthThis class practices a new approach to resistance training. Utilizing combination movement patterns in a targeted, rhythmic progression. Its superpower is the dynamic integration of upper and lower body movements set to fun music.  
- 12:00 PM3hViva La HispanidadCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! We’ll have tons of awesome Hispanic food for sale, so come hungry. Enjoy epic performances, and score some cool free giveaways. It will be an awesome time with delicious food, great music, and fantastic vibes—don’t miss out! This event will be hosted by EXCEL Campus Activities in collaboration with the Intercultural Student Engagement Center and UTA Ambassadors.
- 12:30 PM1h 30mHow the Southwest Taught the World What to Think About UFOs"Vanishing Lights, Desert Sages, and Curious Carcasses: How the Southwest Taught the World What to Think About UFOs" will be presented by: Greg Eghigian, author of After the Flying Saucers Came, A Global History of the UFO Phenomenon.
- 2:00 PM2hInternship Virtual Office HoursJoin Assistant Director of Internships David Powers for Internship Virtual Office Hours, held every Thursday afternoon Sept. 5-Nov. 21. Get answers to all your internship-related questions in a collaborative group setting. Whether you need advice on securing an internship, navigating the application process, or maximizing your experience, David is here to help!
- 2:30 PM1hSkills Building Group for Anxiety and StressJoin UTA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for an eight-week drop-in workshop focused on learning, discussing, and practicing evidence-based skills that help in managing anxiety and stress. You will leave this group with real coping skills to manage anxiety and stress.No registration is needed to attend sessions.If you need accommodations to participate, contact UTA CAPS by emailing caps@uta.edu or call (817) 272-3671.
- 3:00 PM50mGroup Exercise - Pilates FusionThis class starts with invigorating cardio to get your heart pumping, then transitions into fast-paced Pilates for a full-body workout. This seamless blend of cardio and Pilates will help you build strength, flexibility, and endurance. 
- 4:00 PM45mGroup Exercise - Resistance TrainingThis dynamic workout will target major muscle groups, enhance strength, and tone with a mix of challenging exercises designed to leave you empowered and energized.
- 4:00 PM1h 30mEpICMavs: Practical Marketing WorkshopEpICMavs is an entrepreneurship workshop series hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development in collaboration with TechFW. This session will explore the basics of practical marketing. Attendees can expect a hands-on worshop tailored to set you up for success in the region's entreprenerial ecosystem.The event will be held at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Development, located at 400 S. Center St. Arlington, Texas (at the intersection of Center St. and UTA Blvd.)There will be free food while supplies last.
- 4:00 PM1h 30mGlobal GroundsTake a chai break! Network with hundreds of Global Mavericks, and get to know more about UTA resources all while enjoying free chai, coffee, and snacks.For accommodations, email globalengagement@uta.edu.
- 4:30 PM45mGroup Exercise - Xplosion XpressThis 45-minute class is a full body workout that will have you feeling strong and powerful. There will be various stations that you will move through which will target different muscles of your body, build strength and cardiovascular endurance. The class has a 10 participant limit.
- 5:00 PM45mGroup Exercise - Anthem CycleAnthem Cycle is an uplifting 45-minute cycle class combining all types of Spanish music ranging from Banda all the way to Reggaeton.
- 5:30 PM30mGroup Exercise - Strength & EnduranceThis is a 30-minute session that utilizes weights to increase muscular strength along with cardiovascular exercises to improve endurance and stamina.
- 6:00 PM50mGroup Exercise - BarreSet to fun and energetic music, each class incorporates an upper body workout with weights and a combination of high-intensity sequences of the thigh, seat, and core exercises. Improving strength, more elongated muscles, and flexibility are key. Each class is designed to leave you feeling invigorated, challenged, and inspired.  
- 6:00 PM1hHow to Stand Out in a Job Interview Workshop"Tell me about yourself" and "Why are you interested in this position?" are two of the most commonly asked job interview questions. This live online workshop will focus on how you can craft a coherent, compelling career story to set yourself apart when answering these questions in a job interview so you can stand out from the crowd.
- 6:00 PM1hUTA Volleyball vs. Southern UtahCome cheer on UTA Volleyball as the team takes on Southern Utah. The game starts at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m.
- 6:00 PM2hUniversity of Texas Arlington Women's Volleyball vs Southern Utah - Free Food NightUniversity of Texas Arlington Women's Volleyball vs Southern Utah - Free Food Night
- 6:30 PM45mGroup Exercise - Strength & ConditioningThis is a full body workout designed to work on your strength, ignite your muscles, and build solid power. The class will focus on using added resistance and body weight to strengthen muscles and increase muscular endurance. The priority will be to deliver a fun, safe, and effective workout but to also move our bodies and have fun.
- 7:30 PM45mGroup Exercise - YogaThis mind and body class utilizes yoga movements to improve your flexibility, posture, strength, and balance. The yoga class will bring attention and focus to your breath while you continuously flow from one posture to the next.