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Communication for the staff and faculty of
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Wednesday, November 7, 2018 |
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Award Recognizes Efforts to Help Pollinators
UT Dallas has been recognized with a Bee Campus USA designation for its efforts in raising awareness and developing a pollinator-friendly habitat and a least-toxic pest management plan.
The goal is to reverse the decline in pollinator pollinations by converting yards, parks, roadsides and campuses to a healthy habitat that includes diverse pollinator food sources and native grasses, perennials, shrubs and trees. Read More
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Reserve Your Spot for Big Idea Competition
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship invites staff and faculty to attend the Big Idea Competition from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 12, in the ATEC lecture hall (ATC 1.102).
Student teams will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for over $100,000 in prizes. This year’s celebrity judge, Tan France of the Netflix series Queer Eye, will make a keynote presentation.
Tickets — which are free for students, staff, faculty and alumni — may be reserved at the UTD Marketplace.
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Two UTD Buildings Are the Tops
Two recently completed UT Dallas buildings won awards at the 15th Annual Topping Out Networking Event & Awards Program
The home of the Brain Performance Institute and the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center each won a Top Ten award at the event honoring architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) projects in Dallas-Fort Worth. The Brain Performance Institute also won the A/E/C Favorite Award voted on by event attendees.
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Founders Day Salute on Margaret McDermott Mall
Last week, hundreds of students, faculty and staff turned out to participate in games, giveaways and a photo salute on Founders Day to honor the vision and legacy of Eugene McDermott, Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green.
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Donate Pet Food This Month
The Office of Student Volunteerism is collecting food and treats for Second Chance SPCA, a Plano-based animal shelter that cares for pets in transition until they are placed in forever homes.
Dry and canned food and treats for dogs and cats will be accepted throughout the month of November. Collection bins are located in the OSV office (SSA 14.431T), the Administration Building near the second-floor elevator, the Student Union lobby and Residence Hall North (RHN).
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25th Annual Homecoming, Nov. 7-10
School spirit is overflowing at this week’s events, which include the Homecoming Parade, a cardboard boat regatta, a fashion show and a tailgate party.
For more information, visit utdallas.edu/homecoming.
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IRS Encourages Taxpayers to Check Withholding Online
The Internal Revenue Service recommends that taxpayers do a “payroll checkup” to make sure that the right amount of payroll taxes are being withheld from employee’s paychecks in 2018. The 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has made changes to employee’s withholding, and employees may check their withholding online.
Employees may update their payroll check withholding elections at any time by accessing Galaxy > Staff Tools > Payroll and Compensation > W-4 Tax Information. There is no requirement to make any changes; however, the IRS encourages taxpayers to use the IRS Withholding Calculator and make any changes to withholding as needed. If you have additional withholding or personal tax questions, please seek assistance from a professional tax advisor.
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Center for Teaching and Learning Events
Intercultural Competence in the Classroom, noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13 (MC 2.410): The session will include an introduction to a developmental model of intercultural sensitivity, and participants will share experiences and best practices. Lunch will be provided while supplies last. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 9. For more information or special accommodations, please contact [email protected].
Writing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy, noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28 (MC 2.404): This workshop will present graduate students with general guidelines on how to write effective statements as well as present best practices. Lunch will be provided while supplies last. RSVP by Thursday, Nov. 15. For more information or special accommodations, please contact [email protected].
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Office of Research Seminars and Events
Human Subjects Research Seminar — How to Write a Consent Form, 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7 (MC 2.404): This discussion will include consent documents and procedures, the “reasonable person” standard and effectively communicating information about a research study. Registration is required and seating is limited. For more information, email Tiffany Willoughby or call ext. 4577.
Community Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, Nov. 12 (ATC 1.201): Researchers in any department are invited to an informal one-on-one help session for researchers who have questions — from startup companies to export controls and more. For more information, email Tiffany Willoughby or call ext. 4577.
Conflicts of Interest for Graduate Students, 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 (FA 2.206): Registration is required for this session of the Responsible Conduct of Research Development Series. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, email Suzanne Head or call ext. 5317.
Illumina Next-Generation Sequencing Seminar, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14 (RL 3.204): Drs. Russ Carmical and Jeff Knight will cover various topics including advancements in next-generation sequencing technology and the research applications they enable. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. For more information, email Tiffany Willoughby or call ext. 4577.
Quenching Curiosity — Black Hole Binaries: ’Til Death Do Us Part, 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14, Northside Drafthouse & Eatery: Physics PhD student Nathan Steinle will explore spin evolution of stars and its impact on gravitational wave observations. For more information, email Tiffany Willoughby or call ext. 4577.
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Reminders
Annual Service Awards Set for Nov. 9; Website Lists Honorees
UT Dallas employees are invited to attend the Annual Service Awards presentation and reception from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the Edith O’Donnell Arts and Technology Lecture Hall.
The University will honor staff and faculty members who have reached service milestones of five, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years with the University during the 2018 fiscal year. In a separate event, employees who reach their 25-year service anniversary are inducted into the distinguished Quarter Century Club.
To help further recognize them, the Office of Human Resources has launched an Employee Service Awards website that lists this year’s recipients. For questions about the website, email [email protected].
Donate Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly in November
The Office of Human Resources is sponsoring a month-long food drive to collect cereal, peanut butter and jelly for the Comet Cupboard, a student-run initiative that provides food and personal care items to UT Dallas students in need. The goal is to collect 1,200 items.
Please drop off items in the HR collection bins in AD 2.208 and SPN 1.127. If you have a large donation, email Carol Kidwell or call ext. 5327.
UT FLEX Deadlines Approaching
The last day to spend your UT FLEX Health Care funds is Thursday, Nov. 15. The last day to submit claims for reimbursement is Friday, Nov. 30. The deadline to incur Dependent Care Reimbursement Account expenses has passed. The deadline to submit your claims is Friday, Nov. 30. Learn more about your accounts, deadlines and resources available to you.
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About This Newsletter
InterCom is the official University-wide newsletter for UT Dallas faculty and staff members. This periodic publication is designed to provide University employees with important information necessary for the workplace, as well as community news that supports the University's mission. Guidelines about content and submissions can be found here or contact Robert Tracy at [email protected] or ext. 3521. |
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