DENTON, Texas (UNT) — Author Richard Gonzales will be part of one of the largest and most prestigious literary festivals – the annual Texas Book Festival – in the country, following the recent release of “Raza Rising: Chicanos in North Texas”. The book is the 10th in the’ “Al Filo: Mexican American Studies” series, which was edited by UNT associate professor Roberto Calderon and published by UNT Press.
“We are truly pleased that this best-selling UNT Press title will be introduced to state,...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas Alumni Association will honor outstanding alumni at the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards dinner at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in UNT's University Union. Reception starts at 6 p.m.
This is the 51st anniversary of the alumni awards program, which showcases the caliber of the university's alumni and celebrates the depth and breadth of their professional accomplishments and service to the community. This Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards...
What: Upright Citizens Brigade touring company, an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe that launched the careers of some of today’s biggest names in comedy.
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 17 (Thursday).
Where: UNT University Union Lyceum.
Cost: Free for all UNT students, $5 for guests of students, $15 for faculty, staff and alumni and $25 for guests with no UNT affiliation. Tickets may be purchased at untuniontickets.com.
Parking: For UNT parking permit holders, follow Transportation...
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – A psychology professor at the University of North Texas will join a White House panel dedicated to helping Latinas succeed in education.
Yolanda Flores Niemann, UNT professor of psychology, was invited by the White House to take part in the summit, Fulfilling America’s Future: Latinas in the U.S., on Oct. 21 (Friday). Niemann will participate in the panel Latinas in Education: Reaching Our Full Potential.
“I am honored and thrilled to discuss this issue on a national stage,” Niemann said. “Latinas play a critical role in our country and...
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Kent Chapman, Regents Professor of biological sciences at the University of North Texas, has been awarded a $650,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. The grant is part of ongoing funding from the DOE and will be used to study the cellular storage of lipids in plants.
Chapman, whose work focuses on both basic and...
What: “Technology in Logistics” — The University of North Texas' Annual Logistics Scholarship Breakfast, hosted by Southwest Airlines.
When/Where: 8 a.m. Oct. 21 (Friday), with the breakfast service starting at 7:30 a.m., at the Southwest Airlines’ corporate headquarters at 2702 Love Field Drive in Dallas.
Tickets: Tickets are $99 per individual or $699 for a table of eight and are on sale...
DENTON (UNT), Texas ― The University of North Texas Institute for Advancement of the Arts, along with the College of Music, are presenting SatieRicon: Erik Satie at 150, a festival exploring the music of the late French composer and pianist. Events include:
What: It’s Conceptual, an exhibition featuring a wide variety of artwork from students in the Professional Practices in Studio Art class at the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas.
When: Oct. 31 (Monday) – Nov. 5 (Saturday). The reception will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic...
DENTON, Texas (UNT) ― A kick-off event for the UNT Collab Lab, “From Steely Dan to Cybersecurity: Asymmetrical Thinking in a Hyper-Connected, Collaborative World,” will take place Nov. 10 on Level 3 in the University Union, 1155 Union Circle.
"The Collab Lab will be at the intersection of technology and creativity," said Michael Monticino, special assistant to the UNT president. "The most innovative discoveries arise from combining ideas across disciplines. The Collab Lab will be where creative recombination fueled by technology happens."
Combining inspiration with state-of-the...
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — What began as a way to satisfy the growing demand for more healthful food options at the University of North Texas blossomed into the country’s first all-vegan university dining hall.
And now, Mean Greens Café will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Oct. 14 (Friday) with a vegan feast, complete with live music, entertainment, games and more.
Since it opened, Mean Greens Café has won national recognition for UNT, including an “A” rating from animal advocacy group peta2, which said UNT goes “above and beyond to provide all students with exceptional vegan food...