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New Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory at UNT offers opportunities for industry partnerships, real-world solutions
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A new Complex Logistics Systems Laboratory in the University of North Texas College of Business allows students and faculty members to partner with logistics companies to engage in applied research that could help companies more efficiently manage the distribution of goods and services and cut costs.
The lab in UNT's Business Leadership Building offers interactive logistics simulation, business intelligence, data visualization and complex logistics systems model...
Two Veterans Day related performances at UNT give tribute to American military members
What/When: From reflective ballads to patriotic favorites, two concerts by the University of North Texas College of Music will honor veterans, soldiers and their loved ones in celebration of Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11 (Tuesday).
The UNT Brass Band concert, "A Salute to American Veterans," takes place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 (Monday). The program includes popular tunes like The Battle Hymn of the Republic and the Armed Forces Medley.
The UNT University Singers concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Veterans Day, No...
UNT's Willis Library opens The Factory, a creative technology space
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Visitors to the University of North Texas' Willis Library can now create three dimensional objects from computer aided design software -- everything from figurines and textured plastic clothing material to board game pieces --when they visit The Factory on the library's first floor.
The Factory is the library's first makerspace -- a place for library patrons to have access to equipment and software that promotes innovative learning and cooperative and creative use...
UNT Opera presents the upbeat opera, "The Merry Widow"
What: UNT Opera presents The Merry Widow, which tells the story of an ambassador's attempts to manipulate a wealthy widow into a marriage that will ensure her fortune stays in their country. Confusion and misdirection ensue, but ultimately love wins.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 7 (Friday) and Nov. 14 (Friday) and 3 p.m. Nov. 9 (Sunday) and Nov. 16 (Sunday). There will be an "In The Know" lecture 45 minutes prior to each performance. The lecture, presented by UNT Opera Music Director Stephen Dubberly, will offer insight into the opera and the time perio...
UNT program to increase diversity of males in physical therapy professions receives grant extension
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas received an additional $109,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to continue a program to help increase the number of African American and Hispanic males in physical therapy professions. The program, a collaboration with the UNT Health Science Center, began in 2012 and has been extended through Aug. 31, 2015.
Dr. Jean Keller, professor of kinesiology, health promotion and recreation studies and interim vice president for community engagement at UNT, will be recognized for leading the program at the...
UNT journalism faculty member available to comment on Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee
As editor of The Washington Post, Ben Bradlee directed the newspaper's coverage of the Watergate scandal -- which led to the only U.S. presidential resignation in history.
Neil Foote, principal lecturer in the University of North Texas' Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, worked under Bradlee at the Post from 1986 to 1990 and is available for comment about Bradlee, who died yesterday (Tuesday, Oct. 21) at age 93.
"My guess is that B...
UNT offers new dual degree program with Burgundy School of Business
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A new dual degree program with the University of North Texas College of Business and Burgundy School of Business in France will begin for undergraduate students in 2015.
The program begins in summer 2015 for Burgundy School of Business students traveling to UNT and in fall 2015 for UNT students traveling to Burgundy. Undergraduate students enrolled in the B.B.A. in integrated studies program are eligible to apply. Students will receive separate bachelor's degrees from both schools in the amou...
College of Music pays tribute to former flute professor, UNT Symphony Orchestra conductor with Nov. 5 concert
What: The University of North Texas' College of Music presents a collaborative faculty and student concert, A Tribute to George Morey: A UNT Legacy. The concert honors the late flute professor who was also the UNT Symphony Orchestra conductor for 25 years. All of the pieces on the program were composed or arranged by Morey.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 5 (Wednesday)
Where: Voertman Hall in the College of Music, 415 Avenue C, Denton
...Press passes available to George Takei event at UNT Oct. 27
What: Actor, social justice activist and social media mega-power George Takei will speak Oct. 27 (Monday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Avenue D, at the southeast corner of North Texas Boulevard and Highland Street.
Ticket info: Student tickets are free, and student guest tickets are $5; UNT faculty, staff and alumni tickets are $10 and tickets for the public are $15. All tickets may...
View diverse works of art at UNT College of Visual Arts & Design's "2014 Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition"
What: The 2014 Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition, featuring the works of artists in the College of Visual Arts and Design, one of the most comprehensive art programs in the nation, will be on display at two UNT art galleries.
When: Nov. 6 (Thursday) – Dec. 6 (Saturday) at the UNT Art Gallery and Dec. 4 (Friday) – Jan. 15 (Thursday)
Where: UNT Art Gallery,...