From handwritten letters to email, we are continuously searching for new ways to share our ideas, needs, and life updates. UTA Special Collections will have a mini-exhibit on display showcasing items in the collection relating to communication through the ages. Special Collections invites the UTA community to learn more and view the mini-exhibit during the Central Library's open hours, September 4-30. The mini-exhibit is located just outside the doors of Special Collections in the Atrium, located on the sixth floor of the Central Library.

Dance and public performance are two elements of human society that span across all cultures and peoples of the globe. This system of cultural expression often consists of detailed choreography and elaborate costumes, uniting our communities through shared connections and ritual presentation.For Latin America, dance is interwoven throughout the tapestry of their historical traditions. Beginning with the indigenous cultures of the Aztec, Inca, Maya, and Olmec, their celebratory carnivals and festivals evolved under the influence of European and African dance traditions to incorporate not only celebrational experiences but also used for expressions of faith, mourning, and even resistance.On view for the fall 2025 semester are a series of vibrantly painted and intricately decorated masks and dance costumes from Bolivia, Guatemala, and Mexico. They represent Latin America’s wide breadth of historical dance and parade traditions, ranging from the Bailé de los Animales to the annual Carnaval.Please join us throughout the semester to celebrate these works and their expressions of beauty, creativity, and connection through dance.It will be open Monday, September 8 – Thursday, November 20; 9am – 5pm. Visual Resource Collections and Gallery, Ste. 2109, Fine Arts Building, 2nd floor.

Curated by Jorge Baldor, historian, art collector, and founder of the Latino Arts Project, this densely layered exhibition centers on the centuries-long journey of the Gullah-Muscogo people and their culture - from West Africa to the eventual founding of the town of Nacimiento de los Negros, Mexico.Part art exhibition, part archival display, Baldor has paired artists working in diverse media with historical documents, maps and artifacts to tell "a story of resilience, culture and freedom."The exhibition also includes a selection of oil pastel on paper sketches by renowned contemporary artist Sedrick Huckaby who visited Mexico over a four-month period in 2023 to work on this portrait series of the present-day people of Nacimiento that depicts a community deeply connected to their history.

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring distinguished Latino and Hispanic professors in STEM fields! Hear their personal journeys, learn about the challenges they've overcome, and discover the unique paths they forged to achieve success in academia and beyond.This interactive session is a unique opportunity for students to directly engage with professors, ask questions about their academic and professional experiences, and gain invaluable insights into navigating a STEM career. Whether you're considering a STEM major, looking for mentorship, or simply curious about the experiences of Latino and Hispanic leaders in these fields, this panel is for you!Come ready to be inspired, connect with role models, and gain practical advice that can help you on your own STEM journey.

Join Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) as we kick off the semester! We’ll be introducing our new committee, sharing exciting plans and announcements, and showing you all the ways you can get involved, whether you’re brand new to ACM or already familiar with what we do.There is no need to be a computer science major to join us. Come meet new people, learn more about our community, and discover how you can be part of an amazing semester ahead :)The event is free to attend and open to all. And, yes, there will be food! ✨

The Center for African American Studies hosts its 14th Annual Opening Lecture in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs featuring keynote speaker Victor Luckerson.The lecture is titled "Equality, Inclusion, & Intersectionality: Exploring the Shadows of Postmodern- Social Justice". This discussion will explore the strengths and weaknesses of more liberal conceptions of a just society, and their implications for social advancement and academia.