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.

The Life After Grad School speaker series features industry professionals who share insights and advice to help graduate students prepare for a life after graduate school. Each session covers real-world topics designed to support your transition into the workforce and long-term career success.Join us in November for Life After Grad School: Leveraging Strength-Based Assessments! Discover how strength-based assessments can help you better understand your unique talents and how to apply them in your career journey. This workshop will guide you through interpreting your results and using them to enhance your job search, interviews, and professional development. Learn how to confidently communicate your strengths to potential employers.If you have questions, email the EDGE Center at edgecenter@uta.edu.Registration is required for event link access. The registration link is below!

This workshop introduces “collaborative close play,” a new method for teaching video games developed by UTA English faculty Doug Stark and Stephanie Kinzinger and recently published in Computers and Composition. Facilitated by Dr. Stark, Dr. Kinzinger, and Experiential Learning Librarian Chloé Bennett, the session invites faculty to experience this approach firsthand through guided play and analysis of two games—Oregon Trail and When Rivers Were Trails—that frame westward expansion from contrasting cultural perspectives.Participants will examine how each game constructs ideas about American identity, Indigenous dispossession, land use, and historical narrative through its mechanics and visual design. The workshop models how assigning structured roles to students—player, observer, notetaker—can turn gameplay into a collective act of critical interpretation and discussion.Designed for instructors across the College of Liberal Arts, the event highlights adaptable teaching strategies, prompts, and resources for bringing games into the classroom. It also showcases The Basement as a campus resource: a playable game library and media lab available for faculty-led teaching and research.

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

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