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Faculty, students bring their talents to the Thursday Night Music series at UNT on the Square
What: Thursday Night Music at UNT on the Square, presented by the University of North Texas Institute for the Advancement of the Arts and the UNT College of Music
When: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic courthouse square
Cost: Free
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UNT College of Business fall Distinguished Speakers Series begins Sept. 18
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Four leading business executives will relate first-hand knowledge of the business world to University of North Texas students this fall as part of the annual College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series.
The series, which is free and open to the public, begins Sept. 18 (Friday) and will feature two speeches and one panel discussion. All presentations will take place from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Room 080 of the Busin...
UNT experts comment on community, business readiness for September National Preparedness Month
For National Preparedness Month in September, experts at the University of North Texas are available for interviews to discuss ways families, communities and businesses can prepare for emergencies and natural disasters. Created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the month is designed to educate communities on ways to get ready for floods, wildfires, severe weather, power outages, biological and chemical threats, mass casualties, terrorist attacks and other emergencies.
September highlights from the UNT College of Music
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The UNT College of Music concert season has begun and the many upcoming September events include two major festivals – the 2015 American Liszt Society Festival and the 41st annual International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) – drawing performers, composers and attendees from around the world. September concerts also feature UNT faculty and students presenting monumental works such as the first act of Wagner's Die Walküre and Liszt's Totentanz, and North Texas Wind Symphony in a concert that includes alumnus and Grammy winner Michael Daugherty's On the Ai...
P.R.I.N.T at UNT welcomes artist for residency, second annual subscription program
DENTON (UNT), Texas – UNT's Print Research Institute of North Texas welcomes artist Susan Goethel Campbell for a residency Sept. 11 (Friday) through Sept. 18 (Friday). Goethel Campbell will produce a limited edition of prints that will be available through P.R.I.N.T's second annual Printmaker Subscription program, and, afterward, at market value. The deadline for the subscription program is Sept. 17 (Thursday). Goethel Campbell will also work with graduates students and give a public lecture.
There will be an open hou...
Four $28,500 scholarships awarded to UNT students from Dallas-based organization
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Four master of public administration students at the University of North Texas are beginning their graduate education this fall with a $28,500 scholarship from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation. The award is recognition of their civic engagement and leadership potential, and it will cover tuition and fees for two years.
The UNT recipients are:
- Abbey Heffner of Huntsville, Texas. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology and child learning and development from the University of Texas at...
UNT Constitution Day program to focus on Supreme Court ruling on marriage, religious liberty
What: The Futures of Marriage Equality and Religious Liberty: Perspectives on Obergefell v. Hodges" -- A panel discussion at the University of North Texas for Constitution Day, featuring speakers from the American Civil Liberties Union and the Liberty Institute
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 17 (Thursday)
Where: Room 100 of UNT's Auditorium Building, 1401 W. Hickory St.
Cost: Free
Contact: UNT Department of Political Science at 940-565-2276
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- In June, the U.S. Supreme...
Clinic prepping strength and conditioning coaches for Division 1 athletes heads to UNT
What: The University of North Texas and the National Strength and Conditioning Association will host a clinic for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam, one of the few nationally accredited certifications exams recognized by the NCAA for those who want to train Division 1 and other athletes.
When/Where: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both Oct. 2 and 3 (Friday and Saturday) in Room 11...
"Don Quixote" and classical Indian dance come together at UNT
What: A performance at the University of North Texas of an adaptation of Miguel de Cervante's famous story of Don Quixote, headed by Sheejith Krishna of the Sahrdaya Foundation. The performance stays rooted in the Indian classical style of Bharatanatyam, while at the same time using contemporary elements.
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 16 (Wednesday)
Where: UNT Auditorium Building, 1401 W. Hickory St.
Cost: $10 for general public; $5 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students. Student...
Faculty members available for comment on Congress' debate over Iran nuclear agreement
On Sept. 8 (Tuesday), both houses of Congress are expected to begin discussion over a resolution approving or rejecting the Iran nuclear agreement signed in July by the executive branch. Sen. Chuck Schumer has recommended a third option: renegotiating the agreement. The deadline for action is Sept. 17 (Thursday).
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to comment on the agreement and the Congressional debate:
J. Michael Greig is a University Distinguished Teaching Professo...