Join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the UTA planetarium for Mindful Moments Under the Stars on Wednesdays from 12:15p.m.-12:45 p.m., starting Wednesday, August 27. 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 accommodations, contact CAPS at (817) 272-3671 or email caps@uta.edu.

Ready to relax, recharge, and reset?We’re excited to announce that next month we’ll be hosting a Sound Therapy Session led by the amazing Dr. Jessica Sanchez.Yoga mats will be available for the first 20 people.

This community-wide non-perishable food drive on campus represents a collaboration with eight organizations and departments: UTA Police Department, UTA Parking, Student Access and Resource Center, Military and Veterans Services, ROTC, Maverick Pantry, UTA Ambassadors, and student government.The drive will continue through Saturday, Nov. 15.You can donate at any of the following locations:University CenterStudent Government Office (B160)UTA Ambassador's Office (B140)Leadership Center (180)College HallMilitary ScienceUniversity HallStudent Access and Resource Center (UH 102)Parking and Transportation ServicesUTA Police DepartmentMilitary and Veterans ServicesYou can donate any of the following items:Rice, 2 lb bags (preferably jasmine long-grain)Canned (or packet) tuna, salmon, or chicken in waterDried beans, 1 lb bags — any type (lentils, black beans, pinto, chickpeas)Paper towels — each roll individually sealed/wrappedUnscented, water-based baby wipe packetsShelf-stable milk, 8–32 fl oz cartons (whole or chocolate milk okay)Dried pasta, 1 lb bags or boxes (any shape; mac & cheese and dry ramen packets accepted)Vegetable oil, bottles up to 16 fl ozSpices, 4 oz bottles (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, etc.)Peanut butter, 16 oz jars

The 2025 MCRP Homecoming event is hosted by the Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) program at the University of Texas at Arlington. This year’s gathering will be especially meaningful as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MCRP program, honoring five decades of excellence in planning education, research, and community engagement. The event will also serve as an inspiring celebration of our shared commitment to shaping the future of city and regional planning in the DFW Metroplex and beyond.

Zina Len, a student at UTA, will take the stage to share their passion for music with the audience. This recital promises a delightful experience of beautiful melodies and impressive musical talent.This performance is free and open to the public. It takes place in Irons Recital Hall, FA105, located in the South Section of the Fine Arts Building.The doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the performance time.Please be aware that no food or drink, aside from bottled water, is allowed in the recital hall.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 UTA Writing Center is offering a graduate student workshop on writing/revising Literature Reviews on Wednesday, November 5, at 6 p.m. virtually (online). In this workshop, an experienced graduate consultant will discuss the purpose of a literature review in scholarly work, the structure and components of a literature review, and the differences between a literature review and annotated bibliographies. In addition, the graduate consultant will provide best practices on synthesizing sources that cluster around a position or issue, transitioning between positions, and using sources effectively. Students will be given numerous examples/samples of a variety of literature reviews as well.RSVP to this online workshop to be sent the Teams link: https://www.uta.edu/academics/academic-support/writing-center/workshops/graduate