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New Student, Transition, and Family Programs will celebrate National Transfer Student Week from Monday to Oct. 23 with a series of events that aim to help transfer students connect with resources and the UTA community.
The office coordinates with existing events and offers merchandise and information about Transfer Student Services, said Mya Dorm, transition support student coordinator.
“As a transfer student, it’s hard finding an identity at a new school, and we want to platform the fact that there’s so many transfer students here at UTA and to celebrate them and to recognize them,” Dorm said.
Here is a list of the events corresponding with National Transfer Student Week on campus.
Honor College Coffee Monday
UTA’s Honor College invites its students to grab free coffee with other students from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at College Hall.
Research Subjects Training
Graduate students can learn about policies for conducting research with human or animal subjects from noon to 1 p.m. Monday virtually. The event will also include discussions of research misconduct and the impacts of research.
Students can register on UTA’s website under the graduate workshops and programs tab.
Fall Festivals
Global Engagement is hosting a fall festival from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brazos Park. The festival will include a petting zoo, a pop-up pumpkin patch and pumpkin spice chai.
Maverick Mahjong Society meeting
The Maverick Mahjong Society will be meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Maverick Activities Center in Room 213. Visitors do not need previous experience to attend the meeting and learn the game.
Volleyball match against Tarleton State University
Catch UTA’s volleyball team go against Tarleton State University at 6 p.m. Tuesday at College Park Center. Students can get free access to the event by swiping their active UTA ID at Gate 2.
Mindful Moments Under the Stars
Counseling and Psychological Services will be teaching students how to be mindful and meditate from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Planetarium.
VA Benefits and Conversations
Students can learn about veterans education benefits and options from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Military and Veteran Services office.
Halloween Hump Night
The National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Multicultural Greek Council are hosting a Halloween night from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Brazos Park. Attendees can come dressed in Halloween costumes and enjoy music, strolling and line dancing. Face coverings are not allowed for costumes.
Spookathon
The American Institute of Graphic Arts invites students to attend its Spookathon event, which will include local vendors and a cosplay competition. The event is from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday at Brazos Park.
Pickleball for a Purpose
Students can join the Delta Zeta sorority for pickleball games from 2:30 to 11 p.m. Thursday at the Maverick Activities Center indoor basketball courts.
Global Grounds
Transfer students can make a friend at Global Grounds from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bluebonnet Ballroom. Free chai and coffee will be available.
SKY Campus Yoga
Students looking for a way to de-stress can practice yoga from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Maverick Activities Center. The event is free for students, and no experience is required.
Ride of Passage
Walkable Arlington is hosting a group bicycle ride from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. The rides kick off in front of the Central Library and are open to riders of all levels.
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