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Emerald Eagle Honors recognizes distinguished UNT alumni Phyllis George, Peter Weller and Larry McMurtry March 5
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The 2014 Emerald Eagle Honors: Recognizing a Lifetime of Contributions to the American Landscape will honor outstanding UNT alumni Phyllis George, Peter Weller and Larry McMurtry on Wednesday, March 5, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District. Presented by the UNT Foundation, the second annual event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony and entertainment...
UNT to host Mushroom Mania with Food Network star chef Maneet Chauhan
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Charred kale and caramelized shitake naan pizza, tandoori portabella burgers, mushroom enchiladas and more are on the menu for Mushroom Mania at the University of North Texas featuring Food Network star chef Maneet Chauhan.
Chauhan will host a cooking demonstration and judge an Iron Chef-style cooking competition among UNT chefs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 6 (Thursday) at Kerr Hall Cafeteria. The...
Fourth-generation Texas photographer to give UNT's annual Paul R. Voertman Lecture
What: “Byrds of Texas: Four Generations of Photographers” — The Friends of the University of North Texas Libraries’ annual Paul R. Voertman Lecture, presented by Byrd Williams IV, professor of photography at Collin College
When: 6 p.m. March 27 (Thursday)
Where: The Forum on the first floor of UNT’s...
UNT College of Music harp student named Presser Scholar
The University of North Texas College of Music has named harp student Danielle Cordray of Austin, currently a resident of Keller, Texas, the 2014-15 Presser Scholar and recipient of the $4,000 Presser Scholarship.
The Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award is presented annually to a student entering his or her senior year who has shown extraordinary musical and academic accomplishments.
The winner is nominated and selected by the UNT music faculty and receives t...
Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery guest artist leads digital photography workshop for families
What: Digital photography workshop as part of the Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery family event organized by the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design student chapter of the National Art Education Association. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 are welcome to participate.
When: 1 to 3 p.m. March 22 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Art Gallery,...
UNT faculty members available to discuss Russia's possible control of the Ukraine
This week, the military of the Ukraine is on high alert, one week after Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted. Russia captured the Crimean Peninsula without firing a shot, and has been accused of piracy for blocking two of the Ukraine's warships and ordering them to surrender or be seized. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the region on Tuesday, and the European Union has called for an emergency summit on Thursday.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to provide commentary and analysis on underlying issues prompting the political...
Theatre3 Dallas and UNT theatre students present professor's play, "The Lady Revealed"
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...
UNT international student teacher exchange program marks second year
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...
UNT expert on Latin American politics available to speak on anti-government protests in Venezuela
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:
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UNT senior named Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultant
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...