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.

Fables are stories that are often told to underscore a moral that is prominent or important in a society. Dating as far back as 1500 BCE, some of the world’s oldest fables originate in the Asian diaspora. These stories have been shared across the continent through oracular storytelling, literature, and compellingly beautiful artforms that illustrate and underscore their social philosophies.On view for the Spring 2025 semester, the tradition of Ðông Hò woodcut painting exemplifies this form of inspirational visual interpretation, sharing symbols of good luck wishes for the New Year and humorous tales of animals who have been placed into human settings. Also on display are a series of Chinese and Japanese woodblock prints that narrate stories of Immortals and supernatural, legendary figures as well as traditional landscapes and nature scenes.Throughout the semester, you are invited to celebrate these works and their messages of hope, positivity, and wisdom.Monday, February 3 – Friday, April 25; 9am – 5pm. Visual Resource Collections & Gallery, Ste. 2109, Fine Arts Building, 2nd floor.An opening Reception will be held Friday, February 7, 5:30 – 7:00pm. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.For more information about this exhibition or the UTA Fine Art Collections, please contact cherylm@uta.edu.

Each Enrichment Hour experience will be unique. Attendees will enjoy relevant, engaging lectures and musical performances of all types.This performance is free and open to the public. It will be held in FA258, located in the South Section of the Fine Arts Building.The doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the performance time.Parking is available in the West Campus Garage, and ADA parking is available at the meters on Nedderman Drive in front of Texas Hall. Visit our parking page for more information.

The Pilates Method is a full-body conditioning program that develops deep abdominal and back strength, together with increased flexibiity and ease of movement. This class is aimed at "core stability," designed to work on lengthening muscles to help tone and strengthen muscles, using breathing to enhance relaxation.

The North Texas Research Coalition (NTRC) Speaker Series provides a forum for researchers across North Texas to present their work on social science topics. More information is available at northtexasresearch.com.Dr. He will present her work on “Communications Interoperability and Coordination in Emergency Management.”Communications interoperability refers to the ability of emergency response agencies to communicate and exchange voice and data seamlessly in real-time, when needed, and as authorized. In this study, researchers first propose a novel way of evaluating local municipalities’ communications interoperability level by accounting for not only their physical equipment’s integration into diverse channels but also city- and county-level agencies’ various levels of engagement in the Statewide Interoperability Plan. They then use empirical data from the State of Texas to examine whether local jurisdictions that are more involved in the Statewide Interoperability Plan coordinate more in emergency management. By doing this, the study contributes to the thin literature on the governance aspects of communications interoperability, offering insights for collaborative emergency management.

Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the UTA planetarium for Mindful Moments Under the Stars on Wednesdays in Spring 2025 12:15p.m.-12:45 p.m., starting Wednesday, Feb. 5. Learn mindfulness and practice meditation to effectively manage stress, while enjoying the beauty of the UTA planetarium.Mindful Moments Under the Stars is open to all UTA students, faculty, and staff. No registration is required.To request accomodations, contact CAPS at (817) 272-3671 or email caps@uta.edu.