What: The Lady Revealed, written by UNT Department of Dance and Theatre professor Dr. Andrew B. Harris, and performed by Jac Adler, founding director of Theatre3 Dallas, and other professional actors, including UNT undergraduate students.
When: 7 p.m. March 18 (Tuesday) and 7 p.m. March 19 (Wednesday)
Where: Theatre3, 2800 Routh St., Dallas
Reservations: The perfor...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- An international student teacher exchange with the University of North Texas College of Education and University of Seville in Spain continues this year with five students from the University of Seville teaching in Denton Independent School District schools through March 8. The program for aspiring teachers is now in its second year.
"The program provides our university students with experience teaching in schools and...
Venezuelan anti-government opposition leader Leopoldo López has surrendered after a recent escalation of violent street protests with police, but demonstrations continue.
Glen Biglaiser, associate professor of political science at the University of North Texas, is able to speak about the anti-government protests transpiring in Venezuela against President Nicolas Maduro's 10-month government.
An expert in comparative politics and political economy in Latin America, Biglaiser will discuss:
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas senior Nicole Whitfield, a member of Kappa Delta sorority, was selected as one of the 14 national Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultants for the 2014-15 academic year.
"This opportunity is a chance to give back to the organization that has given me so much," Whitfield said. "Never before has a consultant been chosen from Gamma Beta, our chapter name. This shows members of my chap...
What: New York based painter, designer and street artist Ron English, a University of North Texas alumnus, will be in Denton presenting a week-long site-specific installation that explores advertising and agribusiness as a part of the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series. At the end of the week, gallery visitors will be able to obtain a piece of artwork at the Barter Market, which gives a piece of art in return for a donation of a needed item for the Denton County Friends of the Family nonprofit group.
When:...
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Zane Gibbs and Son Le, undergraduate biology students in the University of North Texas Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program, each earned placements in the national Howard Hughes Medical Institute Exceptional Research Opportunities Program.
The Exceptional Research Opportunities Program aims to cultivate the next generation of advanced research scientists, including those from traditionally underrepres...
What: The 2014 Comics Studies Conference at the University of North Texas, featuring keynote speaker Kate Leth, creator of the webcomic "Kate Or Die!"
When: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1 (Saturday). Leth will give her keynote address at 4 p.m. The conference will be followed by a documentary film screening at 5 p.m. and a closing reception and merchandise signing at 7 p.m.
Where: Presen...
What: The UNT Symphony Orchestra performs in concert with the fall 2013 College of Music Concerto Competition winners and student conductors.
When: 8 p.m. March 5 (Wednesday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students, children, UNT faculty, staff and retirees, and groups of 10 or more; free for UNT students...
What: Drew Lawton, chief executive officer of New York Life Investment Management LLC and a UNT alumnus, speaks as part of the University of North Texas College of Business Spring 2014 Distinguished Speaker Series featuring top business executives. Speakers in the series share insights on industry-related issues, tips for successful leadership skills and advice on career paths.
When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 (Friday)
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DENTON (UNT) Texas – The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the University of North Texas as a 2013 Tree Campus USA university for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. This marks the sixth year in a row UNT has earned this recognition.
Tree Campus USA is a national program honoring colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy management of their campus forests and for engaging...