Humanities
Friday, March 4, 2016
Poet Rick Barot named 2016 UNT Rilke Prize winner
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Rick Barot was named the 2016 UNT Rilke Prize winner for his book of poetry, “Chord.” The $10,000 prize, sponsored by UNT’s Department of English, recognizes a book published by a mid-career poet that demonstrates exceptional artistry and vision.
To celebrate the award, a Q&A and reception will be held with Barot at 7 p.m. April 13 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St. Barot will also give a reading and sign books at 8 p.m. April 14 in Room 180 of the Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St. Barot originally was scheduled to read as part of UNT's...
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Research by UNT College of Music professor to study language, preserve history of West African ritual songs
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Drums can do more than just provide a beat. For the Anlo-Ewe people in Ghana, West Africa, they can tell stories, cure diseases, promote fertility and summon spirits. University of North Texas College of Music Professor of Percussion Gideon Alorwoyie has received a grant to study and record their traditional ritual drum language to help develop a better understanding of the music, also known as Brekete, and to preserve its history. Alorwoyie, who is from Anlo-Afiadenyigba in the Volta Region of Ghana, also is a high priest of...
Thursday, February 4, 2016
UNT Black History Month speaker to discuss women's role in the 1960s civil rights era
What: A lecture and panel discussion on the history of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, part of the University of North Texas' observation of Black History Month. Sanderia Faye, a UNT doctoral student, will discuss and read from her historically-based novel, "Mourner's Bench," which examines women's roles in the movement in rural Arkansas. J. Todd Moye, a faculty member in UNT's Department of History, will speak about the history of...
Monday, February 1, 2016
Bringing books back to life: NEH, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation award $95,000 grant to UNT Libraries
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Libraries is working to bring more than 100 out-of-print books back to life. Thanks to a $95,599 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor under the new Humanities Open Book Program, the UNT Libraries will digitize 146 books and make those available for free as e-books.
"UNT is a well-established player in digital libraries and publishing," said...
Monday, January 25, 2016
Jewish-Indian artist combines cultures and forms in UNT exhibit
What: The work of Siona Benjamin, a Jewish-Indian artist, will visit the University of North Texas for an exhibit titled "Blue Like Me: Siona Benjamin, 2004-2015," which not only toys with artistic forms, but finds new ways of thinking about culture and history.
When: March 3 (Thursday) – April 2 (Saturday)
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Guest lecturer at UNT to discuss Nazi, Islamic ideologies affecting current Middle Eastern politics
What: The University of North Texas' Jewish and Israel Studies Program presents guest lecturer Jeffrey Herf, a faculty member at the University of Maryland, as part of the "Oldest and Newest Hatred: Anti-Semitism – Anti-Israelism" series
When: 4 p.m. Jan. 28 (Thursday)
Where: Room 255 of UNT's Eagle Student Services Center, 1147 Union Circle in Denton
Cost: Free
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Historian Jeffrey Herf is a guest speaker for the 2015-16...
Friday, October 16, 2015
UNT Jewish and Israel Studies, Dance and Theatre Arts present screening of film addressing antisemitism
What: Screening at the University of North Texas of "School Ties," a 1992 sports film regarding antisemitism at a prep school. A faculty panel discussion as well as an audience Q&A will follow.
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 29 (Thursday)
Where: Room 184 of the UNT Radio, Television, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle
Cost: Free
More information: To learn more about UNT’s Jewish and Israel Studies Program, visit ...
Friday, September 18, 2015
UNT Jewish and Israel Studies Program to present screening of "The Fixer"
What: A screening at the University of North Texas of "The Fixer," John Frankenheimer's 1968 film based on a true story of a Russian Jew in tsarist Russia who was wrongly imprisoned for an alleged ritual murder. It will be followed by a panel discussion featuring faculty members from UNT and the University of Oklahoma.
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 30 (Wednesday)
Where: Room 255 of UNT's Eagle Student Services Center, 1147 Union Circle in Denton
Cost: Free
Contact: UNT's Jewish and Israel...
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
UNT celebrates fourth annual Global Citizens Month in April
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas will celebrate Global Citizens Month for the fourth consecutive year in April. Throughout the month UNT will offer events to educate students, faculty, staff and community members about diversity, internationalism and sustainability.
"We want the students at UNT to have a bigger world-view and to become global citizens," said Olga Grieco, director of UNT's International Welcome Center.
The Welcome Center is part of the UNT-...
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
UNT's 18th annual African Cultural Festival includes traditional drumming, dancing and singing
What: The 18th annual African Cultural Festival, "The Africans are Coming," highlights the art of African music and dance. Organized by the University of North Texas percussion professor Gideon Alorwoyie, it will feature faculty, students and guest artists as part of the 2014-15 Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: 8 p.m. April 11 (Saturday)
Where: Voertman Hall in the College of Music, 415 Avenue C, Denton
Cost: $10 general admission, taken at the door.
More information:...