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UNT College of Music highlights April events
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The spring semester is winding down, but the University of North Texas College of Music is gearing up for a busy April. This month brings an African cultural festival, choral and orchestral performances, and a famed jazz singer who has toured with Sting and Paul Simon. Below are a few highlights followed by a complete calendar of April performances.
- The annual African Cultural Festival, "The Africans are Coming," returns to the Paul Voertman Concert Hall for its 19th year at 8 p.m. on April 2 (Saturday). There will be mus...
UNT employees and first responder to be honored for saving faculty member's life
What: Three University of North Texas employees and a first responder will be honored for saving the life of a faculty member who suffered a heart attack.
When: 3 p.m. March 21 (Monday).
Where: The President's Suite, Level 4, in the University Union, located at 1155 Union Circle, Denton.
More information: The honorees, the heart attack survivor and a representative from Texas Health Denton all will be available for interviews.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- On Jan. 15, R. Jefferson George, University of Nort...
New art at University of North Texas' union aims to help visitors find inspiration, calm
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The University of North Texas' new University Union features creative artwork that captures some of UNT's best characteristics.
Two commissioned pieces – "Ocean of Possibilities" and "Quiet and Soaring" – were installed Jan. 19 in the union's food court and meditation room, respectively.
More than 300 artists had applied for a commission in spring 2014 from UNT's Art in Public Places program to...
UNT guest speaker to discuss perceptions of Israel on U.S. university campuses
What: "Israel in the Public Square: American University Culture and the Image of Israel" -- A lecture at the University of North Texas by Steven Bayme, director of the American Jewish Committee's William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department...
Annual African Cultural Festival brings dancing, drumming and global music to UNT
What: The African Cultural Festival, featuring dancing, drumming and music from around the world, returns to the University of North Texas for the 19th year.
When: 8 p.m. April 2 (Saturday)
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, located in the Music Building at 415 Avenue C, Denton.
Cost: $20 for general public and $10 for UNT students with ID.
More information: For a complete list of UNT College of Music events, including faculty and student recitals, visit the College of Music online c...
UNT expert available for Autism Awareness Month
DENTON (UNT), Texas – In advance of World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 2, and National Autism Awareness Month this April, Kevin Callahan, executive director of the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, is available to discuss a variety of autism-related topics, including the importance of ea...
UNT Media Arts to showcase students' work at inaugural festival
What: UNT Media Arts Festival, an event to showcase and celebrate the works of University of North Texas students including films, screenplays and audio work.
When: March 31 to April 2 (Thursday to Saturday).
Where: Various locations in Denton (listed below).
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Film screenings, screenplay readings and panels with media industry professionals will all be a part of the UNT Media Arts Festival March 31 through April 2 (Thursday through Saturday). The new festival offers...
"Art+Autism" comes to UNT ArtSpace Dallas on March 31
What: "Art+Autism," a one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The exhibition is sponsored by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, UNT Art Galleries and UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design.
When: The exhibition runs March 31 (Thursday) to July 23 (Saturday). Artist talks will be held beginning at 3 p.m. April 2...
UNT Mental Health Taskforce offers student suicide prevention and mental health app
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Mental Health Taskforce is partnering with eReadia LLC to bring the "Just in Case" smartphone application – a handheld suicide prevention and mental health outreach platform – to UNT students. The app facilitates a connection between emergency response agencies and students who are experiencing a mental health crisis. It has been customized for the UNT campus and provides information and intervention tools to students...
TV star, executive chef at Oak Cliff's Pink Magnolia is key ingredient in UNT student-run Guest Chef Day
What: Television star Blythe Beck, executive chef and co-owner of Oak Cliff's Pink Magnolia restaurant, will join the Denton dining scene for a day as she cooks with University of North Texas students on Guest Chef Day at UNT's Club at Gateway.
When: April 5 (Tuesday), with seating from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Club at Gateway, located inside the Gateway Center...