October Wellness Events
Fill the Pantry, Fill the Heart Food Drive
October 16th - November 15th, 2025
Come out and donate your nonperishables to support the UTA Community by participating in the Student Government's "Fill the Pantry, Fill the Heart" Food Drive. The location points and items requested can be found below.
Donate non-perishable food items across campus!
Participating Departments
- Student Government
- Maverick Pantry
- Freshman Leaders on Campus
- ROTC- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- University Police Department
- Student Access and Resource Center
- UTA Ambassadors
- Military and Veteran Services
- Rice, 2-pound bags, preferably jasmine long-grain
- Canned (or packet) tuna, salmon, or chicken in water
- Dried beans, 1-pound bags, any type (lentils, black beans, pinto beans, chickpeas)
- Paper Towels, individually sealed rolls
- Baby wipe packets, unscented and water-based
- Shelf-stable milk in 8-32 cartons (whole or chocolate)
- Dried pasta, 1-pound bags or boxes, any shape
- Mac and Cheese boxes
- Dry Ramen packs
- Vegetable oil, 16 fl oz or smaller
- Spices in 4 oz bottles (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, et cetera)
- 16 oz peanut butter jars
- University Center https://www.uta.edu/maps?building=UC
- Student Government Office, B160
- UTA Ambassadors’ Office, B140
- Leadership Center 180 College Hall
- Military Science Department https://www.uta.edu/maps?id=229
- University Hall, Student Access and Resource Center, UH 102 https://www.uta.edu/maps?building=UH
- Parking and Transportation Services https://www.uta.edu/maps?building=PATS
- University Police Department https://www.uta.edu/maps?building=UPD
- Military and Veteran Services https://www.uta.edu/maps?building=VAC
- Wetsel Service Center, 212 https://www.uta.edu/maps?building=WET
Vaccination Clinic
Vaccination Clinic for employees, covered dependents, spouses, and retirees
Dates/Time: October 9, 23, and 24th from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: MAC 2nd floor lounge
We accept the following PPO insurance plans:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield UT Select and UT Care (members and dependents)
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
- United Health Care
Self-pay is $27 and payable by cash or check.
Provide a photocopy of your insurance card and driver’s license so you can receive your flu shot at no charge.
Mindful Moments Under the Stars (Hosted by CAPS)
Wednesdays throughout Fall 2025
(Final Session on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025)
Time: 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
Location: UTA Planetarium, 700 Planetarium Place, Arlington, TX<
The University of Texas at Dallas: Frontiers of Brain Health Lunchtime Lectures
Friday, October 17th, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, Texas
In-Person & Virtual
Register for Virtual Session
The Road to Recovery Among Cancer Patients: The Role of Resiliency and Neuroendocrine Profiles
Friday, October 24th, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, Texas
In-Person & Virtual
Register for Virtual Session
Studying the Brain Basis of Age- and Disease-Related Cognitive Changes With fMRI
Friday, October 31st, 2025
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, Texas
In-Person & Virtual
Register for Virtual Session
Retirement Events
Retirement Income by Voya Financial
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
11:00 AM to 11:30 PM OR 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Virtual Live Session
Register Here
Health Care in Retirement by Voya Financial
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Starting at 9:00 AM OR 1:00 PM
Live Virtual Session
Register Here
Retirement Questions that may make a Big Difference by Corebridge Financial
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
At 2:00 PM
Live Webinar
Register Here
Women Talk Money Series: 5 Key Steps to Master your Money by Fidelity Investments
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Virtual
Register Here
Myth-busting: Planning and managing Healthcare Expenses by TIAA
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Webcast
Register Here
UT Living Well Fall Into Fitness Team Challenge
October 1st - October 31, 2025
Let's get moving and Fall into Fitness!! Join your fellow Mavericks and get your steps in from October 1st through October 31st. This is a great opportunity to explore the Living Well app and support your 3-5 teammates with accountability to get active.
See more information here: UT Living Well Fall Into Fitness Team Challenge
Office of Talent, Culture and Engagement
Wellness
J.D. Wetsel Service Center
1225 W. Mitchell St.,
Suite 101, Box 19176
Arlington, TX 76019
Phone: 817-272-2716 - Fax: 817-272-7288
E-mail: wellness@uta.edu