Week of Jan. 13, 2025 Intercom, the employee news website for staff and faculty, is the source for information you need to know. The site is accessible through single sign-on with your NetID.

Top Stories for the Coming Week

• The new Comets LANding gaming and esports center is set to open at the end of January. See the video interview.
• Colleagues, friends and family gathered recently to thank Colleen Dutton for her years of service to The University of Texas at Dallas.
• The Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas is continuing its partnership with NorthPark Center in celebration of Lunar New Year, Saturday, Jan. 25.
• Discounted DART annual passes are now available to UTD faculty and staff.
• All UT Dallas employees must complete compliance education by Wednesday, March 5.
• The Comet Cupboard’s annual food drive art contest, Raising Cans, is coming Friday, Feb. 28.
• Eligible UTD employees can register now for Wondr, a digital weight-loss program.
• UT Dallas partner TIAA is offering free, in-person financial consultations for UT Dallas employees on Jan. 30.
• Read the latest economic growth information from the Office of Facilities and Economic Development.
• Learn how to fuel your inner drive in the January EAP newsletter.
• The Healthier Texas Community Challenge is coming to UT Dallas. The free eight-week health competition encourages daily healthy habits.
• The December Benefits Flash features information about the UT Dallas retirement process.
• The UTD Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a workshop that will introduce participants to the statement of teaching philosophy and its place in the teaching portfolio.
• UT Dallas faculty have an opportunity to learn how artificial intelligence can impact their classes.
• An upcoming webinar will help the UT Dallas community explore practical applications of artificial intelligence.
• Reminder: Sign up to receive your W-2 electronically.

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