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Student Planning Association hosting end-of-year party

Published on May 15, 2013 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

The Student Planning Association is hosting a School of Urban and Public Affairs end-of-year party at Bowl & Barrel located at 8084 Park Ln., Suite 145, Dallas, TX 75231.

The event will take place May 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm.  For more information contact David Stark at david.stark@mavs.uta.edu.

Come join the fun!

Arlington’s Mayor addresses leadership qualities with University students

Published on April 18, 2013 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Dr. Robert Cluck, Mayor of Arlington, Texas, spoke to students at the University of Texas at Arlington at a forum hosted by The Interdisciplinary Studies National Leadership Organizations (INLO). Cluck’s presentation on leadership took place on April 17, 2013 as part of a Leadership Series hosted by INLO, which is the student organization associated with the Interdisciplinary Studies Program in the School of Urban and Public Affairs.

Read more about Cluck’s presentation in the article printed in the Shorthorn, the University’s student-run newspaper.

Photo courtesy of the City of Arlington, Texas website.

Solar Energy: Answers for Those Who Don’t Even Know What to Ask

Published on February 12, 2013 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Photo courtesy of Dan Lepinski

Dan Lepinski’s solar-powered shuttle trailer will make an appearance at The University of Texas at Arlington on Monday, February 18, 2013.

According to Lepinski’s 2010 photo essay, the solar shuttle is “a portable renewable energy resource providing solar electricity for events, education, and continuing power for first responders in times of emergency.”

The event, hosted by Dr. Yekang Ko and the School of Urban and Public Affairs, will include a presentation by Lepinski on solar power and the urban environment beginning at 3;00 pm in University Hall, room 104. The shuttle “tour will take place in lot F10, just south of University Hall, immediately following Lepinski’s presentation.

Both locations are indicated on the MAP with University Hall (UH) circled in red.

Photo Courtesy of Dan Lepinski

Lepinski’s biography states in part, “Dan Lepinski is a true pioneer in the solar energy industry. Dan has been professionally involved in solar energy for more than 41 years; the last 12 as Senior Engineer at Exeltech (“Exeltech Solar Products”) in Fort Worth, Texas. Exeltech Solar Products manufacturers inverters for grid-tied solar energy applications.”

It goes on to say that “Dan was honored in 2011 by the State of Texas and the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association with a Special Achievement Award for Excellence and Accomplishments in the field of Solar Energy.”

While the event is FREE and OPEN to all UT Arlington students, faculty, and staff, reservations are required to ensure adequate seating.

Please register at https://www.uta.edu/php-lib/machform/view.php?id=558.

Betsy Price to speak at School’s commencement ceremony

Published on December 12, 2012 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments
Betsy Price, Mayor of Fort Worth and a University of Texas at Arlington alumna, will speak at the School of Urban and Public Affairs commencement ceremony.
Price’s posted biography states, “Betsy Price, a Fort Worth native, was elected as the 44th Mayor of the City of Fort Worth June 18, 2011. Throughout her early tenure, Mayor Price has been focused on fiscal responsibility, creating a stronger economy through public/private partnerships, and strengthening our neighborhoods through her faith-based and citywide health engagement initiatives that are set to launch this spring.”
Approximately 380 students at the doctoral, master, and bachelor levels will hear the Mayor’s words of wisdom and they prepare to bridge from the world of academics to their chosen professions.
The joint commencement ceremony of the School of Urban and Public Affairs, the School of Social Work, and University Studies will held December 16 at the University’s College Park Center.