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M. Jean Keller of UNT elected fellow of national parks organization
Denton (UNT), Texas -- M. Jean Keller, professor of kinesiology, health promotion and recreational studies and interim vice president for community engagement at the University of North Texas, has been elected as a fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. As a fellow, Keller will contribute to the academy's goals through conducting research, publishing scholarly papers and sponsoring seminars related to the ad...
Dallas director brings apocalyptic play to UNT Theatre
What: The University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre presents Marisol, a story about a New York woman who loses her guardian angel to a fight against God and navigates the apocalyptic times facing humanity. Guest directed by Christie Vela. Guest scenic designer is Scott Osborne.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9; and 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10
Where: University...
UNT Opera enchants with Massenet's version of Cinderella
What: UNT Opera presents Jules Massenet's Cendrillon, based on Charles Perrault's classic tale of Cinderella and her fairy godmother. Performed in French, with English supertitles.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15 (Fridays), and 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 (Sundays), with "In the Know" pre-performance lectures beginning 45 minutes before each performance
Where: Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, in Denton
Tickets: $15 to $35...
UNT student designs haunted house
What: Fear Factory Insanitarium haunted house, designed by University of North Texas art and design student Keegan Arnold.
When: Fridays and Saturdays now through Nov. 2 (Saturday)
Where: 6303 Main St., The Colony
Cost: $18
*Suggested that children 10 and under do not attend.*
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Keegan Arnold, a Sculpture Studio major at the University of North Texas a...
UNT exhibit shows collaboration of art, metabolic science
What: Metabolic Science in Art, a juried art exhibition that stemmed from a collaboration of UNT College of Visual Arts and Design and Chemistry professors and students.
When/Where: Nov. 8 to 23 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
More information: For more information, visit the exhibition’s website at...
President and CEO of ClubCorp to speak at UNT lecture series
What: The 37th Executive-in-Residence Lecture Series at the University of North Texas, featuring Eric Affeldt, President and CEO of ClubCorp, presented by UNT’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
When: 10 a.m. Oct. 23 (Wednesday)
11 a.m. Opportunity for UNT students to network with Affeldt
Where: Gateway Center Ballroom, loca...
UNT faculty members recognized as DFW SIM Fellows
DENTON (UNT), Texas —Jack Becker and Leon Kappelman, faculty members in the University of North Texas College of Business, were recognized as fellows for the DFW Chapter of the Society for Information Management at the Oct. 7 meeting. Both professors teach in the Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences. Becker joined S...
UNT alumnus named to Forbes 30 under 30 list to speak on campus
What: Graham Douglas, alumnus of UNT’s Mayborn School of Journalism, one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30: Marketing and Advertising and Droga5’s creative director, is speaking and hosting a networking event at the University of North Texas.
When: 3 - 5 p.m. Oct. 23 (Wednesday)
Whe...
Town hall to focus on employment in autism community
DENTON (UNT), Texas — In the United States, roughly one in 88 children has autism spectrum disorder, a staggering increase over the past decade.
As those children grow up and enter the workforce, employers will require much education about the developmental disorder, which affects social and communication skills.
The University of North Texas, in partnership with Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will sponsor a town hall Oct. 21 for small business owners, entrepreneurs and adults with autism and their families.
Advocates say pe...
From apps to devices, contest seeks technology for seniors
DENTON (UNT), Texas — By 2030, 72.1 million Americans will be over the age of 65, almost double the number today. Yet the country faces a severe shortage of home aide workers to assist the growing senior population.
To fill that gap, technology will play an increasingly crucial role in the delivery of care and services to seniors.
LeadingAge — an association of more than 6,000 not-for-profit aging service providers nationwide — in partnership with the University of North Texas and others, has organized the first-ever LeadingAge HackFest, which will be Oct. 25-27 in Dal...