Your organization's members, officers, and advisors are invited and encouraged to attend a Student Organizations Training Day on Friday, August 16, in the E.H. University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom Atrium. This event is co-hosted by Campus Recreation, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and the Office of Student Organizations. Sport Club and Fraternity and Sorority officers are required to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Topics include:Navigating MavEngage to SuccessAll things FSLTravel Guidelines & Financial SustainabilityStudent Org Finances & Fiscal ControlsBranding and MarketingFSL Recruitment and Risk PaperworkG.O.A.L. GetterTown Hall

Join Us for an Overview of the UTA Closeout Process & Sponsor Reporting Requirements.This session will walk through UTA’s award closeout procedures and provide an overview of key sponsor reporting expectations. Whether you’re new to research administration or looking for a refresher, this presentation will help clarify responsibilities and timelines related to award closeout. Topics Include:Required report actions upon receiving a new awardTypes of reports: technical, financial, patent, and propertySPA analysis: annual, 90-day, and final reviewsCloseout notices, including subaward notificationsPatent and property reporting: what’s required and whenSponsor-specific requirements for NSF and AFOSRRPPR reporting for NIH and the Department of Commerce (annual and final)CPRIT reporting: annual reports, HUB documentation, and inventory trackingBe prepared for a smooth, compliant closeout – register today and take the guesswork out of sponsor reporting!This workshop is open to any UTA faculty, staff or students interested in Proposal Budgeting at UTA. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Please complete the RSVP form by Wednesday August 13, for additional meeting information and to be included in the lunch order. Contact elissa.williams@uta.edu, if you need accommodationsJoin us from 12p-1p on Friday, August 15 online or in person at Trinity 205.

Are you a new international student this semester? Do you have questions about life in Arlington or navigating UTA?Join the Office of International Education at the Swift Center Training Room for our Office of International Education (OIE) Open House. What you'll find:Assistance with updating information in MyMav and GlobalMavs Printer and scanner to digitize immigration documents Meet and greet with OIE staff and student assistantsHard copies of common forms, maps, and guides Learn how to lift common international student holdsWelcome Center will be open from 1-4 p.m. on August 15, 20, and 22.For more info on this event, please email us at globalengagement@uta.edu.*Many holds are not under the jurisdiction of UTA OIE and may require additional action on the part of the student for other UTA offices/departments.

The Kinfolk Kickoff is a UTA welcome event focusing on first year and transfer students getting acclimated to campus. It will take place on Friday, August 15, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Maverick Activity Center. This high-energy celebration is your official introduction to the Maverick community — a chance to connect, explore, and feel at home. Come out for an exciting evening filled with free Maverick merch, delicious food, live DJ, and interactive activities. Explore campus resources at our resource fair, hear from student leaders during the involvement panel, and discover ways to make your mark at UTA. Whether you're starting fresh or transferring in, Kinfolk Kickoff is your opportunity to meet your fellow Mavericks, find your people, and start your college journey with a sense of pride and belonging. All are welcomed. Welcome to the Maverick Family!

Join us for a guided tour of our beautiful sorority houses, where you’ll get a glimpse into chapter traditions, sisterhood events, and daily life as a member. Whether you’re curious about the spaces, the history, or the community, this is your chance to see it all up close and ask any questions you may have. All potential new members are welcome to come see where lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories begin! You do not need to be signed up for Primary Recruitment to attend house tours.

A moderated Q&A with Chris Seeley of Love Island will be happening as part of Kinfolk Kickoff on Friday, August 15, in the Maverick Activities Center at 7:30 p.m. Bring your student ID for FREE entry amd stick around for autographs after the event.