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Upcoming Events
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Global Grounds
Date: Thursday, February 27 & Thursday, March 5
Time: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Location: Palo Duro Lounge, UC
Enjoy music, free coffee, chai, and snacks while meeting new people from around the world. UTA students, staff and faculty are all welcome!
Upcoming co-hosts:
Multicultural Affairs (February 27)
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Join UTA Department of Modern Languages for a celebration! Carnivale of Nations. February 28; 6 to 9 p m. University Center, Palo Duro Lounge. Games, karaoke, free food and more!
Carnivale of Nations
Date: Friday, February 28
Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: Palo Duro Lounge, UC
The Department of Modern Languages presents Carnivale of Nations, a festive celebration with games, karaoke, free food and music.
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25th Annual Benefit Powwow
Date: Saturday, February 29
Time: 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Location: Maverick Activities Center
The powwow raises money for student scholarships offered yearly by the UTA Native American Student Association. There will be Native American Dancing, vendors, and food. Admission is free! For more information,
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Call for Participants
Earth Day Climate Change Debate
Topic: "Is Climate Change Real or a Hoax?"
As part of our effort to nurture a passion for ideas and an appreciation for engaging with critical issues facing our global society today, the McDowell Center for Critical Languages and Area Studies is holding its first biannual Global Dialogue Conference on April 20 & 24, 2020.
Since our inaugural event coincides with Earth Day, the McDowell Center in partnership with UTA Libraries is holding a Climate Change Debate on Monday, April 20 at 11am–12:00pm, and again on Friday, April 24 at 7:30–9:00pm.
We are looking for a total of 10 participants (5 vs. 5) who can impress an audience of Faculty, Students, Staff, Administrators, and Community members with their arguments and oratory skill.
If you are interested in participating in the debate, please let Dr. Lonny Harrison (Modern Languages) or Dr. Yubraj Aryal (English) know by March 15, 2020 at [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
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Study Abroad Opportunities
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Ruch Scholarship Deadline
The McDowell Center’s Ruch Study Abroad Scholarship deadline is Monday, March 2. Students with a major or minor in the College of Liberal Arts who plan to study abroad this summer or fall can apply. For more information visit: ** https://uta.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c6b4b851ada69839d7302b2a6&id=1bc1634fd1&e=598961e1be (https://uta.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c6b4b851ada69839d7302b2a6&id=def1ed85bb&e=598961e1be)
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Montreal Study Abroad
All levels of French proficiency are welcome to join the study abroad program in Montreal, Canada this summer hosted by the Department of Modern Languages. Applications are due March 23. Visit ** https://uta.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c6b4b851ada69839d7302b2a6&id=efe0632352&e=598961e1be (https://uta.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c6b4b851ada69839d7302b2a6&id=1a8aa00a45&e=598961e1be)
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Student Resources
O P T Optional Practical Training Seminar. Upcoming seminars: Friday, February 28, 2:00 p m to 3:30 p m in Student Government Chambers, University Center. Thursday, April 30 2:00 p m to 3:30 p m Swift Center Room 125.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Seminar
Date:
Friday, February 28
Time: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Location: Student Government Chambers, University Center
Are you an international student planning to work in the U.S. after graduation? Come learn about the OPT application process and have the opportunity to ask an advisor about OPT! This seminar is free to attend.
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Student Health Insurance Info Session
Location: San Saba, University Center
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Date: Thursday, February 27
Health care in the U.S. is expensive, especially without adequate health insurance coverage. And insurance can be confusing. This free session helps international students understand how insurance works, what benefits are available, and how to select affordable coverage that meets requirements. A representative from Academic Health Plans will present the session and be available to answer questions. Free snacks, giveaways and raffle prizes will also be available.
Student Health Insurance Info Session; February 27, 3 p m to 4 p m. San Saba, 2nd floor university center. Learn about student health insurance coverage and benefits and how to select a plan. Healthy snacks, door prizes, raffle drawing.
Global Engagement
Interested in Becoming a Global Maverick?
Global Mavericks is a free professional certificate open to all students that is designed to increase intercultural, leadership, and communication skills. Become a more competitive candidate for jobs and build relationships with a diverse group of students!
Global Mavericks is designed to be flexible, and some of your options to complete the certificate include activities like studying abroad, volunteering, taking cultural academic classes, attending cultural events, and participating in the Language Exchange Program. For more information about Global Mavericks, you can contact
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Language Exchange Program
Our spring application for the Language Exchange Program is now open!
The Language Exchange Program is a fun, free way for all students to improve their language skills and cultural understanding. The program works by partnering fluent speakers of a language with others who wish to learn that language. Participants determine when and where they would like to meet each week!
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