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Explore telescopes with UNT Astronomy staff Nov. 14
What: "What telescope should I buy?" University of North Texas Astronomy staff will answer questions about how to choose the right telescope for anyone's interests. Several popular telescope models will be available for attendees to view and try out.
When: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 14 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Sky Theater planetarium, located at 1704 W. Mulberry St. in Denton, on the first floor of UNT's Environmental Education, Science and Technology building.
How much:...
Hijinks abound in UNT's production of classic comic play "The Philadelphia Story," Nov. 5-8
What: The Philadelphia Story,the comic play by Philip Barry presented by the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas. The play is guest directed by David Denson, artistic director of Upstart Theater of Dallas. A true comedy of manners contemporizing the nature of divorce in an exceedingly witty fashion, the play shines a light on the social hierarchy of the era as we experience the delightful hijinks...
UNT design students use creativity to sell items for Denton County Friends of the Family
What: Debut of products upcycled by students from the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas
When: 4-6 p.m.Nov. 12 (Thursday)
Where: Denton County Friends of the Family Thrift Store, 1614 W. University Drive, Denton
What else: Some items made by the students will also be auctioned at Rhapsody in the Afternoon, the organization's annual fundraising event scheduled for May 2016.
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Design st...
New co-directors named at Teach North Texas
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Two new co-directors have been named for the University of North Texas' Teach North Texas program, which prepares science and math teachers for the classroom.
The two new co-directors are Rudi Thompson, UNT associate professor of biological sciences, and Pamela Harrell, associate professor of teacher education and administration.
They will be replacing Mary Harris and John Quintanilla, who have co-directed the program since 2008.
Thompson, who helped to organize the program when it was established, said Ha...
Bridging the culture gap: UNT transfer program gives students two degrees and more
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- 43 students at the University of North Texas are experiencing a new approach to higher education that underscores the growing need for international collaboration in global marketplaces. Enrollees in the China 1+2+1 Transfer Program graduate with two degrees: one from UNT – the only university in Texas selected to join and one of 25 in the U.S. – and a second from a participating university in China.
UNT was selected as the sole Texas institution due to the diversity and quality of degree programs and its proximity to an in...
Film professor can discuss appeal of horror movies for Halloween
Director Guillermo del Toro's "Crimson Peak," which hit theaters Oct. 16, is the latest horror film released a few weeks before Halloween. Set in the 19th century, the movie follows a young woman trying to decipher the ghostly visions haunting her new husband's remote mansion. It will be followed Oct. 23 (Friday) by "Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension," the sixth movie in the Paranormal Activity series.
Harry Benshoff, professor of media arts at the University of North Texas, is avail...
UNT Jewish and Israel Studies, Dance and Theatre Arts present screening of film addressing antisemitism
What: Screening at the University of North Texas of "School Ties," a 1992 sports film regarding antisemitism at a prep school. A faculty panel discussion as well as an audience Q&A will follow.
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 29 (Thursday)
Where: Room 184 of the UNT Radio, Television, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle
Cost: Free
More information: To learn more about UNT’s Jewish and Israel Studies Program, visit j...
Texas Secretary of State to lead UNT talk on cross border trade, transportation challenges
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos will lead a discussion on cross border trade with Mexico and today's transportation challenges at the University of North Texas Center for Logistics Education and Research annual scholarship breakfast. The event, hosted by Dallas-based...
How to begin a conversation about racial bias? Forum at UNT to give suggestions
What: "We Can’t Stop Racism If We Can’t Talk About It" — The annual Fall Forum
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UNT launches four Institutes of Research Excellence
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas launched four Institutes of Research Excellence, bringing together a critical mass of knowledge and faculty collaborating on projects designed to create a stronger platform for interdisciplinary research and partnerships with industry to create solutions and further contribute to the North Texas region's economic growth.
"These institutes build on areas where our faculty are already well-known experts and are making important contributions through their solutions-based research," UNT President Neal...