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.

The Fall 2025 Grad Finale will be held at the UTA Bookstore starting Tuesday, October 21, and continuing until Thursday, October 23. The event will start daily at 10 a.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m. each day. Join us as we kick off the graduation season with special pricing on graduation regalia, graduation announcements, invitations, official class rings, and more.There will be special visits from Blaze and a live DJ on site to help celebrate graduates.Find everything you need for commencement. Jostens will be available with the official class rings, announcements, and invitations. Flash Photography will be taking graduation pictures. Representatives from various departments, including Alumni, Registrar, and Records, will be on site to answer any questions you might have.

The Gallery at UTA is pleased to present its 20th “Faculty Biennial,” a showcase for recent work created by faculty from the University of Texas at Arlington Department of Art and Art History. Scheduled every two years, this exhibition presents a sampling of what the art and design professors accomplish in their creative and scholarly endeavors outside the classroom. The 2025 exhibition, which runs October 20 through November 15, features 31 faculty members working in a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, glass, printmaking, cinematic arts, and design. In addition, the department's art historians and art educators will have examples of recent publications on display."As we near the 40th anniversary of this gallery of contemporary art, it is wonderful to see the range of work our faculty are engaged in making and how it serves as an exemplar of what The Gallery at UTA is all about. We are focused on bringing innovative art and design to our public community and our faculty's creative work does just that, time and again. We look forward to welcoming you to this exhibition and having you join us celebrating this milestone," says gallery director and Art & Art History Department Chair August Davis.

You’re invited to our Grad School Prep Boot Camp with Guest Speaker: Donald Asher.Dr. Asher is an expert on the graduate admissions process and the author of the bestselling Graduate Admissions Essays: How to Write Your Way into the Graduate Program of Your Choice, published by Ten Speed Press. - “Interview with Donald Asher."Topics include:Identifying degree targets and range of schoolsIdentifying appropriate mentors at each schoolWriting to mentors as part of the application prep processDrafting a winning application essay or statement of purposeGetting strong letters of recommendationDeveloping CV itemsDeveloping strategies to address imperfect grades or scoresLearning what to do after you apply to influence admissions and funding decisionsGetting full funding (assistantships, lab assignments, fellowships)Juggling multiple offers gracefullyAassessing the best fit for your futureThis event will be hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research.Contact us: ugresearch@uta.edu | 817-272-1272

Happening Wednesday, October 22, 2025From puppy breaks to proud moments—cross the finish line, speak up, and celebrate transfer excellence all day long!10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | UTA BookstoreCap It Off: UTA Grad Finale Celebration | https://events.uta.edu/event/fall-2025-grad-finale-celebrationCross the finish line in Maverick style.12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |Central Library MallDoggy Days @ Central Library | https://events.uta.edu/event/doggy-days-7476Take a study break—wag, pet, repeat.12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | University Center MallMaverick Opinion Board - Transfer Edition | https://events.uta.edu/event/maverick-opinion-board-4598Your Transfer Voice, Your Maverick Campus. Speak up. Be heard. Make change.6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Central Library Atrium 6th FloorTransfer Scholars Rising: Tau Sigma Induction CeremonyCelebrating academic excellence in the transfer journey at the 2nd Annual Tau Sigma Induction Ceremony.

Maverick Trivia Wedne$days, hosted by UTA Ambassadors, celebrates our UTA spirit with a fun and interactive way to test your knowledge of all things Maverick.Do you know a lot about UTA? Join us each Wednesday for a chance to showcase your trivia skills. Answer our questions correctly, and you could win a gift card! Occasionally, we’ll mix things up by offering trivia rides on a golf cart around campus, where you can answer questions while enjoying a lift.Participate in Maverick Trivia Wedne$days to engage with your campus community, have fun, and maybe even score a prize!