Traditions/Events
UTA Histroy
Around Campus
Leaders in the Division
100
Held on the third Thursday of April since the spring of 1998, this “party” takes place on the University Center Mall and provides students with free music, food, inflatable games and other fun activities.
What is the BLOCK PARTY?
100
One can still see the word “Administration” etched atop this 1919 edifice. It’s the oldest building on campus today.
What is Ransom Hall?
100
Framed pictures of Student Presidents from the past hang in this meeting space where students, faculty and staff can gather for Open Forums
What is the Student Congress Chambers?
100
This person came to UT Arlington in 2005 to lead the Division of Student Affairs and its departments to serve students and support their continuing success
Who is Dr. Frank Lamas?
200
They were dreaming big in 1980 to celebrate the opening of Maverick Stadium by creating a new tradition of pushing a bed on wheels down a football field in hopes to be the fastest.
What is BED RACES?
200
This breed was particularly abundant on the campus farmland until courses in livestock ceased in the early 1950s, though its namesake remains a campus standard.
What are Shorthorn Cattle?
200
Located behind Brazos Hall, in the center of campus, this building is a first stop for students and their wellness needs.
What is Health Services?
200
This person oversees the New Maverick Orientation and Off-Campus Mavericks office and is charged with welcoming over 7000 new Mavericks to campus annually.
Who is David Duvall?
300
Everybody looks better in blue and orange. This annual event, which began in 2004, encourages students to trade apparel from another universities for free UT Arlington gear.
What is MAV SWAP?
300
Becoming the institution’s first president, following a restructuring of the Texas A&M system in 1948, he used to wear a flower on his lapel—earning the nickname “Old Rosebud.”
Who is Dr. E.H. Hereford?
300
A place where butterflies can be seen along a dry creek bed and native grasses. Just be sure to contact Campus Recreation for any events!
What is The Green at College Park?
300
This person is our newest Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs overseeing several departments including RSVP (Relationship Sexual Violence Prevention), CSR (Center for Students in Recovery), and the Office of Community Standards.
Who is Heather Snow?
400
Grab your duct tape and attach your shoes or else you will lose them as you participate in this messy tradition that started in 1989.
What is OOZEBALL?
400
A high point in UTA Athletics came when this member of the Rebel swim team won two gold medals at the 1968 Olympic Games.
Who is Doug Russell?
400
This landmark was built in 2011 and welcomes guests to Maverick country, shining bright with orange and blue.
What is the Gateway Tower?
400
This person is the Director of the Office of Students with Disabilities. This person received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from UT Arlington and always packs a punch with enthusiasm and energy.
Who is Penny Acrey?
500
Whether you grab a burger or a flyer from a booth, this event started in 1981 and is held on the first Wednesday of each fall and spring semester. Students can learn more about student organizations, University departments, and local vendors.
What is ACTIVITIES FAIR DAY?
500
The second of eight institutional names, its 1902 charter stated the purpose as "conducting an educational institution for the literary, military and manual training of boys…”
What is Carlisle Military Academy?
500
A place where staff can gather and meet atop the planets and stars to host webinars and meetings with wide open windows.
What is the Chemistry Physics Building Room 303
500
This person came to UT Arlington in 2007 and is an Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Their bachelor degree is from AggieLand, but they are a Maverick through and through. This person oversees Student Publications, Parent & Family Center, OSD (Office of Student with Disabilities), Multicultural Affairs, Orientation, and the Office of International Education.
Who is Mike Knox?
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