Join us for the Fall 2025 Campus Election Polling and vote for this year's Homecoming King/Queen, Senators, and Ambassadors.If you can't make it in person, vote online for your candidate at https://uta.edu/elections.

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 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.

Don't miss the UT CARE Annual Enrollment Benefits Presentation for retirees.Learn about your 2026 UT CARE coverage options and get your questions answered.In Person: Trinity Hall 104E/104W at 10 a.m. Online: go.uta.edu/retireebenefits at 2 p.m.Annual Enrollment runs November 1–15, 2025.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Prevention is not only about recognizing warning signs. It is also about strengthening protective factors that help keep our community safe and thriving.Wellness Walks are more than just a chance to get some fresh air. They connect directly to the Relationship Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention program’s mission of fostering a safer, more supportive campus. The CDC reminds us that protective factors help reduce the risk of violence by strengthening the wellbeing of individuals and communities. https://www.cdc.gov/sexual-violence/risk-factors/index.htmlThrough Wellness Walks, we focus on three key protective factors:Emotional Health and Connectedness: Taking a break to walk together can ease stress, boost mood, and remind us that we are part of a caring community.Academic Achievement: Making time for self-care helps us recharge, which supports balance, focus, and success inside and outside the classroom.Empathy and Concern for Others: Sharing this space encourages us to slow down, connect, and recognize how our actions and care for one another shape a safer campus.When we walk together, we build the kind of supportive environment that helps prevent violence and allows everyone to thrive. Join us every Tuesday in October from 1–1:30 p.m. at the UC Mall outside Ransom Hall. All students, faculty, and staff are invited!

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