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UNT College of Music professor, students help North Texas seniors get in tune with musical talents
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- On Monday afternoons during the University of North Texas fall and spring semesters, the Denton Senior Center is filled with the vibrant sounds of a traditional concert wind ensemble – woodwinds, brass and percussion all working together in harmony. But, there is something unique about the musicians sitting in the chairs of the two Denton New Horizons bands – they are either young seniors or retirees.
"A few months after I retired in 2010, I saw an article in the newspaper regarding the band," said Buddy Givens, bassoon player for the New Horizons Band. "I had i...
Theatre teacher to lead hands-on story time workshop as part of UNT's Saturday Series
What: Saturday Series, an interactive storytime program demonstrating how children can improve their public speaking and creative movement skills sponsored by the University of North Texas.
When: 1-3 p.m. March 12 (Saturday).
Where: UNT Art Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton.
Parking: Guests can park for free near the Art Building on Mulberry and Welch. Parking is not allowed in the green spaces, which are reserved.
Cost: Free.
More information: Reservations...
UNT graphic design program ranked best in the Southwest
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The College of Visual Arts and Design's graphic design program at the University of North Texas has been ranked #1 in the Southwest by Animation Career Review.
UNT's graphic design program also ranked 5th among public universities...
Carnegie Classification lists UNT among Tier One research universities in latest report
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas is ranked among the nation's 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education™ released Monday (Feb. 1).
This achievement is commonly considered the most significant step in the evolution of a research university and marks a key milestone in UNT's commitment toward national prominence.
"We moved up in the Carnegie classifications by staying true to our roots as an institution focused on creativity as expressed through our research, scholarship and educational acti...
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...
Advertising professor available to comment on this year's Super Bowl ads
He may have been the star of the most popular ad for the most-watched football game of the year, three years in a row, but Budweiser's cuddly puppy won't be returning in the beer company's ad for Super Bowl 50.
Instead, one of Doritos' three funny ads will probably be the highest rated by viewers, according to University of North Texas advertising faculty member Bill Ford.
Ford, who teaches in UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism,...
Criminal justice students to hold murder mystery as fundraiser for national competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- During the grand opening of a 1920s speakeasy, the Four Deuces, the lights suddenly go out and gun shots are heard. When the lights come back on, the speakeasy's owner, Big Jim Ravioli, is dead.
Who killed him? Audiences can decide for themselves at "Murder at the Four Deuces," a whodunit presented by the University of North Texas Nu Tau student chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon American Criminal Justice Association Feb. 26 (Friday).
"Murder at the Four Deuces" will...
Chipotle temporary shutdown: UNT marketing expert discusses how risky move might help company
On Feb. 8 (Monday), Chipotle restaurant chains will temporarily close the doors of their approximately 1,900 locations nationwide for a food safety meeting. The move, according to media reports, comes after a string of outbreaks of foodborne illnesses that caused customers in several states to become ill, sending sales and stocks plummeting. Stores will reopen 3 p.m. local time.
University of North Texas marketing professor David Strutton...
UNT College of Music offers unique ways to celebrate Valentine's Day
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Hoping to send that special someone a sultry serenade or looking for an empowering way to celebrate Valentine's Day? The University of North Texas College of Music has some unconventional ways to enjoy the holiday.
- Are you looking for a unique way to show that special someone how much you care this Valentine's Day? How about giving your love something big and shiny? Order a UNT Tuba Valentine! Each gift comes with a card, a chocolate rose and two love songs of the buyer's choice, performed by a quartet of two tubas and tw...
Thin Line Film Fest to screen feature film by UNT Media Arts chair
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Media Arts Chair Eugene Martin will screen his feature film "Marisol" at Denton's Thin Line Film Fest Feb. 17-21. The film was funded by foundation grants and is sponsored by the Austin Film Society. UNT Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting Sally Vahle co-stars in the film.
"Marisol tells the story of three women who are affected by immigration in Texas," said Eugene Martin, chair of the department of media arts. "The story of Marisol, a young college age Mexican woman in North Texas, is inspired by the real life stories of young peo...