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UNT seminar on May 16 features air transportation experts
What: Transportation Breakfast Seminar -- Presented by the University of North Texas Center for Logistics Education and Research. Featuring a motivational speech by Olympian bobsledder and UNT alumnus Johnny Quinn and a discussion from air transportation experts Jim Crites, executive vice president for operations at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport; Tom Harris, president of Alliance Air/Aviation Services at Hillwood Properties; and Mark Duebner, director of aviation for the city of Dallas.
When: 8 a.m....
What is leadership? UNT panel explores topic April 16
What: "What is Leadership?" -- A panel presented by the University of North Texas Professional Leadership Program in the College of Business. Community leaders will discuss examples of diverse leadership outside of the business realm.
When: 5 to 6 p.m. April 16 (Wednesday)
Where: Business Leadership Building, Room 080, 1307 W. Highland St.
Cost: Free
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UNT logistics faculty member earns Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Ila Manuj, associate professor of logistics in the University of North Texas College of Business, has earned a Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship by the European Commission for a 16-month project to study supply chain complexity in Austria beginning in May.
"I am excited about working with and learning from...
UNT students win top awards at advertising competitions
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Students in the communication design program at UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design won top honors in two major advertising competitions – the Dallas and Fort Worth American Advertising Awards.
Known as the Addys, the awards are the advertising industry's largest competition, attracting more than 50,000 entries every year in local affiliates. The mission of the competition is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising. Work entered at the local level can move up to the regional and national level...
Consumer Experience Symposium at UNT to present guest speakers on mobile shopping
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Thanksgiving weekend 2013 set records for mobile retail sales in the U.S. via smartphones and tablets, accounting for nearly 40 percent of online traffic on Black Friday and nearly a third of all online traffic three days later on Cyber Monday, according to a report from IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark. The report noted that mobile shopping accounted for just 4 percent of Cyber Monday online traffic in 2010.
University of North Texas merchandising and digital retailing students will learn about the future of mobile shopping during the annual Consumer...
UNT College of Business speaker series continues April 4 with Fluor Corporation executive
What: Clif Webb, senior vice president of corporate affairs for Fluor Corporation, speaks as part of the University of North Texas College of Business Spring 2014 Distinguished Speaker Series featuring top business executives. Speakers in the series share insights on industry-related issues, tips for successful leadership skills and advice on career paths.
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UNT college offers Merchant Development Program for its top students
DENTON (UNT), Texas --When Subrina Hossain enrolled at the University of North Texas, she wasn't exactly sure what she wanted to do with her merchandising major.
She decided to become a buyer for a large retail company after taking a math class in probability and statistics, because she liked the "very analytical and strategic" work. And Hossain says being accepted into the Merchant Development Program of UNT's College of Merchandising, Hospitality and...
UNT's Texas Higher Education Law Conference focuses on latest legal issues March 24-25
What: 18th annual Texas Higher Education Law Conference at the University of North Texas
When: March 24-25 (Monday-Tuesday)
Where: Gateway Center, 801 North Texas Blvd. on the UNT campus
Cost: Regular registration (ends March 21): $285 per day; $360 for both days.
On-site registration: $325 per day; $385 for both days.
UNT employees/students: $107.50 per day; $195 for both days.
Registration fee includes full breakfast/...
UNT College of Business speaker series starts Feb. 28
What: Drew Lawton, chief executive officer of New York Life Investment Management LLC and a UNT alumnus, speaks as part of the University of North Texas College of Business Spring 2014 Distinguished Speaker Series featuring top business executives. Speakers in the series share insights on industry-related issues, tips for successful leadership skills and advice on career paths.
When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 (Friday)
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UNT Professional Leadership Program celebrates 20th year
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The Professional Leadership Program within the University of North Texas College of Business celebrates 20 years this year – marking two decades of developing students and helping them gain the polish and expertise they need to succeed in the work world.
Students review basic soft skills such as interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence and resume writing. This year PLP added a new increment to the curriculum that gives students the experience they need in strategic...