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STUDENTS
LOCAL
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July 31st 2007
Financial Aid
The Alumni Association board maintains that all past actions were
legal.
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Nursing
Simulated patients will be used in new Smart Hospital
to prepare nursing students for real-world situations
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Faculty/Staff
New randomized numbers were assigned to get away from Social
Security numbers. |
Research
An assistant professor is trying to create a material to improve
a disease treatment. |
Play chosen focuses on sensitive subject of pedophilia |
•Starbucks increases prices on coffee, but not food
•Men’s basketball season packed with home games |
This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s
Police Department. |
July 26th 2007
Faculty/Staff
William F. Pyburn is remembered as a devoted scientist, teacher and
artist.
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Dallas gas explosion
Officials run drills, inspections to prevent such situations
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Research
The state looks to university research groups to solve a problem
that is killing fish. |
Health
Officials say pest-control service instructions must be followed
exactly. |
Annual video festival encompasses many genres of work |
•Students urged to check MyMav e-mail accounts
•Officials say to follow policy when using campus pools |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
July 24th 2007
Financial Aid
Insufficient Texas budget funds keep new applicants out of the program.
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Faculty/staff
The sculpture is near the mayor’s office in the Arlington
Municipal Building.
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J.K. Rowling enchants readers for the seventh and final time |
Health
There is one case of the virus in Texas, and Health Services
helps students stay informed. |
New faculty member thinks defining, talking about sexual assault
will create community prevention |
•Planetarium closed for event, some shows cancelled
•Door access PIN numbers to change over next few weeks |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
July 17th 2007
Natural gas drilling
Sensors will be used this week to find out about underground
conditions.
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University racing team hosts, sweeps weekend competition
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Engineering
The college’s student affairs assistant dean will take
on many student-relation tasks. |
Housing
Officials think the changes will create communities for university
apartments. |
Enterprise Development
Continuing Education is now one facet of a larger skill-providing
program. |
Organizers welcome student and faculty donations at campus
blood drive next week
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•Training camp starts soon for Maverick Football
Club |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
July 12th 2007
Student Affairs
The change is mostly in staff reporting lines, so students shouldn’t
feel it too much.
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Continuing Education
Programs like yoga and art classes will still be offered,
but under a different name.
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Autocross competition pits
the university team against national competitors |
Parking
Students can avoid long lines and add the fee to their tuition
using MyMav. |
Newly reformed Strike Four will play as part of Monday
night series
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Guest Lecture
Students helped organize the lecture about the country’s
independence from British rule. |
•Students can’t print at some computer labs
Friday
•10-week wedding planning classes sign-up ends Monday |
This is a part of the daily activity log produced by the university’s
Police Department. |
July 10th 2007
Obituary
A popular retired professor will be remembered for his teaching, kindness
and impact on the world.
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Tuition and Fees
In the spring, students who have not paid tuition by the due
date will be dropped.
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Diversity
Spaniolo will review the plan to represent students now that
the Hall of Flags is gone. |
University-based company gets grant to continue research |
Multicultural Affairs
Students can respond to the two plans for the selection committee’s
consideration. |
Musician King Cone performed solo Monday night in the University
Center Bowling and Billiards.
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•Department seeks healthy heart study volunteers
•Census date, registration late fees begin Wednesday |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
July 3rd 2007
Jobs
The three campus locations offer resume critiques, mock interviews,
and more.
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Five more red-light cameras won’t have a warning period
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Summer movie ‘300’ attracts more than 400
viewers despite its being rained in
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Facilities
The university will inherit the land and property when the
lease expires in 2016. |
Though stationed in Iraq, couple sponsors float as it
did in years before deployment
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Weather
Forecasts with high chances of rain mean back-up plans are
a must for those planning to celebrate outdoors. |
Students from around the world find the American Fourth
of July fascinating
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Due to low enrollment, some exercise classes are in danger
of being cancelled |
Officials give tips for enjoying Fourth of July
festivities safely
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Students recall personal tales of history-laden lawn chairs
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•Campus groups making plans for next year’s Homecoming
•Several places in Metroplex host Fourth of July events |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 28th 2007
Parking
Some faculty members have to find alternative parking while Lot F-12
is maintained.
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Crime
Police warn students to be wary of people asking for money
or personal info.
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Country music artist King Cone returns in July as part of
a music series, this time without his mascot |
local businesses
Tarrant County Just Brakes stores lose membership with the
Fort Worth Better Business Bureau. |
University hopes new Human Resources vice president will bring
change to the newly-upgraded position |
•Order class rings online or at bookstore by today
•University gives safety advice for severe weather |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 26 2007
Loans
Interest rates are rising, and graduates need to find the best option
to save money.
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Arlington
Arlington police hope mailed citations will reduce violations
and collision risks.
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Crime
Arlington resident awakens after brick is thrown through her
window |
Student Governance
Several items, including a car that went for $250,
were included in the annual auction that raised about $18,000 |
Team’s research may have found faster replacement for
some cancer treatments |
Arlington Museum of Art exhibition features faculty members’
work
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•Student’s car broken into, property stolen in
Lot 40
•Organization offers Bible study, free food Tuesdays |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 21 2007
Faculty and Staff
Greg Bateson leaves to teach communication at a Fort Worth high school.
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Campus events
Students and staff can battle on the Activities Building west
lawn Friday.
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Arlington
The City Council wants a public hearing, which will probably
be in 2008. |
Program offers loans, low interest rates to working people
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Engineering
Team members said their simple design was the way they won
the $2,500 prize. |
Campus community reacts to physics associate professor’s
discovery of possibility of planet supporting life
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•Some parking lots closed this summer for maintenance
•Nine students selected for All-Academic athletic teams |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 19th 2007
Women’s Basketball
The Arlington native played for head coach Samantha Morrow in Mansfield.
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Transportation
Arlington stops would be at I-20 at Park Springs Road and
I-30 at Cooper Street.
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Associate professor studying distant, habitable planet |
Library
Almost 800 movie scripts are available, and there will soon
be more than 1,000. |
Campus Organizations
The Campus Cat Coalition hopes to help reduce the number of
abandoned pets. |
Faculty, students discuss upcoming trip to Africa to train
health care workers in HIV/AIDS care
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Holidays
Citizens mark date all U.S. slaves were freed with food, fun
and fellowship.
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•Annual auction June 23 includes cars, jewelry
•King Cone to perform July 9 as part of concert series |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 14, 2007
Obituary
Funeral servies will be held Friday in Waco for the 20-year-old who
died Monday.
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Some residents disatisfied with news at meeting
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Financial Aid
Pending an investigation, the university no longer provides
preferred-lender info to students seeking loans for the
first time. |
housing
Two campus complexes will be razed to make room for the engineering
building. |
Hung Cao, electrical engineering graduate student, is developing
a device that may help prevent SIDS, or sudden infant death
syndrome. |
•After trial run, Starbucks open Fridays for summer
•Free outdoor movie series continues through July
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This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 12, 2007
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Arlington
The companies involved in the on-campus natural gas
drilling plan to inform local residents.
Arlington
The fire destroyed an Abram Street office building, and two
men arrested may face charges.
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Student Life
The cell phone coupon company can help inform students of
emergencies. |
OneBook program
The student-suggested book will be discussed in freshman English
classes. |
Facilities
An architecture firm and administrators are planning how to
use space efficiently. |
McDowell misses big finish but makes All-American
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•Planetarium rock show back by popular demand
•Potential renovations close two university restaurants |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 7, 2007
Facilities
Plans change due to cost, but construction should begin
in summer 2008.
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Facilities
The college wants to find a solution to the wait for the new
building’s completion.
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Track
The men finish 10th in 4x100-meter prelims, not enough to
make it to Friday.
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Student organizations
NexT hopes to offer support to a large portion of the
student population |
Alumnus Lou Diamond Phillips returns to star in play, reconnect
with hometown friends
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health
Those who thought they were exposed to it went to Health Services
to be tested. |
Student Activities
Spring’s big-name lecture is to be in February, the
same time as homecoming events. |
•Human Resources vice president announced
•Intramural softball, and volleyball entries due today |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
June 5, 2007
Tuition and Fees
The funds from the 25 percent increase will go toward lot maintenance
and security.
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Student Activities
An online poll for the next comedian to perform on campus
has had 35 votes. |
Crime
The victim isn’t a student, and police don’t know
if the suspects were students or if the fight started off
campus.
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Arlington
City officials want a way to inform the
surrounding Arlington community about the coming gas-well
sites at the university. |
Engineering The 15-member team won 30th overall and admiration from its
peers in the national competition. |
Even with bad weather, the Texas Scottish Festival and
Highland Games was held over the weekend |
•Fine Arts Building window broken by bolt, no witnesses
•Permits available online on designated registration
days |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
May 31, 2007
UT System
The UTA Alumni Association is reportedly subpoenaed as part of an
investigation. |
Legislature
The university will now receive the full amount of its
usual budget plus $2.8 million for research and development.
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Transportation
Officials say few used the bus service to the CentrePort/DFW
Airport train station. |
Faculty/Staff
Committee-chosen Marc Rouleau formally accepted the invitation
Tuesday. |
Faculty/Staff
Samantha Morrow enters the program with a good high school
coaching record. |
Students can prevent theft by keeping an eye on belongings
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Watch the Scottish catapult burlap bags with a pitchfork,
enjoy bagpipe music, and have a drink at one big ol’
pub tent
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•Planetarium show details space mission preparation
•Alumni Association offers scholarships to students |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
May 29, 2007
Graduation
Graduates were treated to several speakers and some post-ceremony
fireworks.
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Faculty
The biology researcher is one of 17 people ever to earn the
accolade.
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Officials, experts explore impact the 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington
may have on the university |
Diversity
The president will consider ways to replace the Hall of Flags
as a symbol of diversity. |
More than 2,800 athletes participate in the Special Olympics
Texas Summer Games held on campus |
Weather
Thursday’s campus power loss cut the day short for students
and faculty.
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•Seminar today gives tips on reacting to school violence
•Trombone concert tonight mixes several music styles
•Association hosts Texas Hold ’Em tournament
Friday |
This is a complete daily activity log produced by the
university’s Police Department. |
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2006 Fall news
Fall news (Continued)
2007 Spring news
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Just Breathe
Old PIN numbers leave profs locked out 
In the Spotlight
Memorial service for former chair held
Funding
keeps algae research alive
Eye
of the Beholder
Professor’s
glass work now on display
Bewitched
Breaking
the Silence
Tests on campus to decide drill sites
We
Are the Champions
Senior
lecturer in new role
Organization
shifts to create opportunities
Division
trains state employees
Drawing
Out Donors
Division
gets new name as it rapidly grows
Weekend
Racers
Office
says buying permits online more convenient
Strike
a Chord
Former Russian prof dies
Students
will lose seat for nonpayment 
Dollars
and Sensors
Cone
Alone
Electronic
Eyes
The
Show Goes On
Keeping
a Legacy Afloat
Their First Fourth
Weather delays lot repairs
This
Time a Headliner
Car
repair chain accused of deceptive ads 
Making
Changes
4
arrested after vandalism
Some
Real Deals
A
New Drug
Local
Artists
Health educator resigns
Public
transportation decision delayed
Wheels
of Compassion
Students
take first in satellite-launching competition
Strange New Worlds
City
may get buses to Fort Worth
There
May Be Life Out There
Pet
organization offers discount to spay, neuter animals
Partners
in The Fight
Student dies after car accident
Drilling
for Answers
Some
residents must relocate
Real-Life
devices
Campus
Briefs
Police make arrests after building fire
‘Maus’
given at orientation
Last
Dash 
Engineering
building location chosen pt I
Relay
team misses finals, McDowell places
Noticing
the Nontraditional
Back
Home Again
Students
can help pick next on-campus stand-up act
Assault
in Lot 42
reported
Shuttle
to TRE stopped
New
Planetarium director hired
Women
look forward to new head coach
Pay
Attention
UTA
Gets in the Game
Committee
will finish report, send to Spaniolo
The
Games Go On