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Police wanting to advance in careers can enroll in both online bachelor's and master's degrees at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Erick Bohannon has served nearly 24 years with the Amarillo Police Department as a patrol officer, junior detective, shift supervisor, field commander, commander of narcotics and SWAT and, since 2011, commander of the special crimes unit, obtaining the rank of lieutenant.
Bohannon has a bachelor's degree in administrative services, but he had never taken a university-level course in criminal justice before August 2015. That month, he started the online master's degree program offered by the University of North Texas...
Choreographer Bill Evans to give free master class at University of North Texas
What: Community master class taught by Bill Evans as part of his dance residency at the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 (Tuesday)
Where: Dance and Theatre Building, 300 Bernard St. in Denton. Individuals may park on the street.
Cost: Free. Individuals should reserve their space by sending their name to the Department of Danc...
Exhibition features 40 years of work – often inspired by nature – by UNT Regents professor Harlan W. Butt
What: Extraordinary Journey: 40 Years of Art Metalwork by Harlan W. Butt, an exhibition of works by the University of North Texas Regents professor of art that feature images of nature and incorporate text, including his own poetry.
When: The exhibition runs from Oct. 15 (Saturday) to Dec. 3 (Saturday). The artist talk will take place at 3 p.m. and the opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m., both on Oct. 15.
Where: UNT ArtSpace Dallas,...
Second Amendment and Campus Carry is topic for UNT Constitution Day program
What: "Second Amendment & Campus Carry: Rights v. Safety?"-- The University of North Texas' Constitution Day program, featuring speakers from Texas Home Shield and Texas Gun Sense
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 15 (Thursday)
Where: Lyceum of UNT's University Union, located at 1155 Union Circle. Overflow seating with Skype broadcast is Room 250H in UNT's Willis Library, 1506 W. Highland Street
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UNT awarded grant to assist victims of crime
DENTON (UNT), Texas – For the second year in a row, the University of North Texas has been awarded the Other Victim Assistance Grant by the Texas Office of the Attorney General, which can be used to help students if they are victims of crime on- or off-campus. UNT has been awarded a $25,000 grant, which will be used during the 2016-2017 academic year.
UNT Dean of Students Maureen McGuinness said that the grant will help the university broaden its efforts to help students.
"This is a huge opportunity for UNT to be able to expand our reach and assist students who need it," she sai...
UNT event to bring back alumni finalists and winners of Pulitzer Prizes in journalism
What: "A Century of Excellence: The Pulitzer Prizes and Journalism's Impact on UNT" -- Five University of North Texas journalism alumni who received Pulitzer Prizes and four who were finalists will discuss their recognized works and the expectations of Pulitzer winners and finalists. Presented by UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism and Humanities Texas with additional support from Humanities Texas and the Reynolds Foundation.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 (Thursday)
Where: L...
UNT College of Music to commemorate 15th anniversary of Sept. 11 tragedy
What: A Concert of Reflection – 9/11, a performance commemorating the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.
When: 4 p.m. Sept. 11 (Sunday).
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall, located in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 I35E Frontage Road, Denton.
Cost: Free, but tickets must be reserved online at thempac.com.
Parking: Free parking will be available in the lot next to the MPAC, with overflow parking available in lots 4 and 26....
Family's role in life after inpatient treatment one of the focuses of UNT Recovery Conference
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Even after a teenager or adult enters a center for substance misuse, his or her immediate family members may not understand how to relate to him or her. The family may walk on eggshells in talking with their loved one, be afraid of what may happen when he or she leaves treatment or feel uncertain of the person's new role in the family after becoming sober.
At the fourth University of North Texas Recovery Conference Sept. 21-22 (Wednesday-Thursday),...
UNT study shows lack of sleep contributes to higher glucose levels in college students
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The start of college or university life often means the start of staying up later and later each night for many students who probably don't realize how lack of sleep could impact their health. But that can happen, according to a study from students in the University of North Texas' Sleep Health Research Laboratory that focused on both college students who skimp on sleep by choice and students with insomnia.
The research results show that students who voluntarily slept fewer hours ov...
Exhibition features UNT alumnus' paintings and drawings
What: Pursuance of Image, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by University of North Texas alumnus and archivist Sam Ivie.
When: Aug. 15 (Monday) – Sept. 3 (Saturday). The reception is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 (Thursday).
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic courthouse square.
Cost: Free
More information: Call 940-369-8257...