Humanities
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Actress, documentary filmmaker to give keynote addresses at UNT conference
What: The 14th Equity and Diversity Conference at the University of North Texas, featuring actress Vivica A. Fox, best known for roles in "Independence Day," "Soul Food" and other films; and documentary filmmaker Lee Mun Wah
as keynote speakers.
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 21 (Friday)
Where: UNT's ...
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
UNT Libraries to present UNT Speaks Out on Native Americans, Diversity
What: The UNT Speaks Out series presented by the University of North Texas Libraries
When: Feb. 17 (Monday) from 6-8 p.m. -- UNT Speaks Out on Native Americans from Little Big Horn to the Present
Feb. 20 (Thursday) from 6-9 p.m. -- UNT Speaks Out on Diversity
Where: Forum on the first floor of UNT's Willis Library, 1506 Highland Ave, Denton
Cost: Free
Contact...
Monday, February 3, 2014
UNT Jewish and Israel Studies Program to host Auschwitz Survivor
What: Holocaust Survivor Jack Repp will speak at the University of North Texas. His lecture is sponsored by UNT's Jewish and Israel Studies Program, the Dallas Holocaust Museum Center for Education and Tolerance, Leo and Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.
When/Where: Repp will speak...
Friday, January 10, 2014
UNT teams with Nigerian faculty members to raise awareness of aging-related issues
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Faculty members from several Nigerian universities are learning how to better teach their students about issues related to aging with the help of University of North Texas gerontology faculty members. The program is part of UNT’s larger effort to improve the teaching of gerontology and raise awareness about aging issues across the globe — ultimately improving the care offered to aging residents worldwide.
Twenty-two faculty members from 11 universities and two curriculum experts from the Nigerian National Universities Commission are visiting the UNT campus in...
Monday, December 16, 2013
UNT Libraries to receive archives from The Dallas Way Agreement signals start of organization's archive collection
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The Dallas Way, a nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering, storing, organizing and presenting the complete history of the city’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, has entered into an agreement with the University of North Texas Libraries to ensure that current and future materials collected by the organization will be permanently archived, digitized and made accessible to the public.
Created in 2011, the Dallas Way consists of lay historians who...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
UNT students named semifinalists in National Retail Federation contest
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A team of merchandising students at the University of North Texas is among teams from six U.S. universities and institutes to be named semifinalists in this year’s National Retail Federation Foundation Careerbuilders.com Student Challenge.
Students from all universities and institutes that are NRF Foundation College and University Partners are eligible for the competition...
Thursday, December 5, 2013
UNT students to present short documentary films
What: A screening of documentary films produced by University of North Texas students earning master of fine arts degrees in documentary film. Presented by UNT's Department of Radio, Television and Film.
When: 9 p.m. Dec. 12 (Thursday)
Where: Room 184 in UNT's Radio, Television and Performing Arts Building, located at 1179 Union Circle.
Cost: Free
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
UNT Libraries to receive archives from The Dallas Way Agreement signals start of organization's archive collection
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The Dallas Way, a nonprofit organization dedicated to gathering, storing, organizing and presenting the complete history of the city’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, has entered into an agreement with the University of North Texas Libraries to ensure that current and future materials collected by the organization will be permanently archived, digitized and made accessible to the public.
Created in 2011, the Dallas Way consists of lay historians who...
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
UNT lecturer of German awarded AATG/Goethe-Institut Merit for outstanding achievement
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Carmen Terry, principal lecturer of German and director of study abroad in Germany at the University of North Texas, was awarded the American Association of Teachers of German/Goethe-Institut Certificate of Merit for outstanding achievement in furthering the teaching of German in schools of the United States.
She was recognized for her outstanding teaching and her...
Monday, November 25, 2013
Sexual behaviors bring high-stakes risks for men in Togo and Ghana
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Sociologist Ami Moore listened carefully as Philippe, a male college student in Togo, Africa, explained to her that he regularly receives money from a married man in exchange for sex.
“I use his money to pay for my college tuition and take care of myself,” said Philippe.
Philippe’s story is an all too common but hidden reality among young adult men who have sex with other men (MSM) in...