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Expert discusses Hispanic political influence at UNT
What: University of North Texas Latina/o and Mexican-American Studies Outstanding Scholar/Artist Lecture Series presents "The Future is Ours: How Latinos will Define the Next Era in American Politics," given by Dr. Gary M. Segura, professor of American politics and chair of Chicano/a studies at Stanford University and co-founder and principal in the national polling firm Latino Decisions
When: Lecture at 7 p.m. F...
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 Gate...
TAMS student from Plano named 2014 Intel Semifinalist
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Justin Zhong, a second-year student in the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas, has been named a semifinalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search.
Zhong, from Plano, was chosen for his research project "Self-Cleaning Mechanism of Gecko Setae: Observation, Modeling and Implication in Biomimetic Design." Zhong works with UNT College of Engi...
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:...
UNT announces Visiting Writers Series for Spring 2014
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Poet Brigit Pegeen Kelly will start the University of North Texas' Spring UNT Visiting Writers Series with a reading and book signing Feb. 6 (Thursday). The series, which is sponsored by Creative Writing in the Department of English, will also include the author Steve...
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 at...
Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference to celebrate 10th anniversary
Speakers will discuss writing about medicine, science and technology
What: The 10th annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, hosted by The University of North Texas' Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism. This year's theme is Narratives on the Cutting Edge: Writing about Science, Technology, Medicine and Innovation
When: July 18 (Friday)-July 20 (Sunday)
Where:...
UNT experts available to discuss 2014 Winter Olympics
The following faculty members at the University of North Texas are available for media interviews on topics related to the 2014 Winter Olympics, which begin Feb. 7 (Friday) in Sochi, Russia:
Tracy Everbach, a professor in UNT's Mayborn School of Journalism, will discuss the news media's coverage and representation of female athletes and how it compares to that of male athletes. She has researched media coverage of female athletes sin...
Kristin Alder of UNT women's studies appointed as representative to the United Nations
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Kristin Alder, an instructor in the Women's Studies Program at the University of North Texas, has been appointed a United Nations representative for the U.S. section of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, which began in 1915 and is the oldest, continuously active women's peace organization with s...
UNT spring enrollment indicates focus on graduation
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas spring enrollment figures show increases in the number of continuing students, the number of doctoral students, and the number of courses being taken by the student body, all of which indicate a continuing focus on graduation.
"The UNT student body continues to be focused on graduating, taking more semester credit hours so they can earn their degrees," said Elizabeth With, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. "This spring, students hav...