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Got a great business idea? UNT’s Entrepreneurs Boot Camp offers advice to launch start-ups
What: University of North Texas Entrepreneurs Boot Camp — Students and community members are invited to apply for a series of workshops offering guidance on how to build a successful business. Application deadline is May 6 (Tuesday).
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26 and July 3 (Thursdays) with final business plan presentation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 (Saturday)
Where: Bu...
UNT student and combat veteran receives $3,000 scholarship from TDF Foundation
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Combat Veteran and University of North Texas student, David Smith received the TDF Foundation Veterans Scholarship on April 25 (Friday). Former Congressman Jack Fields, Congressmen Michael Burgess, UNT President Neal Smatresk and UNT Vice President Elizabeth With from Washington attended the presentation of the award.
"I am excited to be able to talk to people so high up about issues I truly am concerned about," Smith said.
As a biology and chemistry double major,...
Design of UNT student from Arlington selected to be registered as university's official tartan
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- When University of North Texas senior Casey Heidt began designing a tartan -- a design for weaving that consists of two or more alternating colored stripes that intersect vertically and horizontally to form a repeated checkered pattern -- to mark UNT's 125th anniversary in 2015, she looked to the campus' location in Denton for inspiration.
The pattern is a double-layered map of the campus, with one map featuring UNT's Hurley Administration Building in the center, outlined in black. The thick white lines represent north-so...
More than 4,000 students to graduate from UNT in Spring 2014
What: Spring commencement ceremonies at the University of North Texas
When: Doctoral and master's commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. May 9 (Friday); baccalaureate commencement ceremonies at 7 p.m. May 9 (Friday) and 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 10 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Ave. D, Denton
DENTON (UNT), Texas – More than 4,000 students will receive degrees from the University of North Texas this spring. Comme...
UNT to offer sport psychology workshop for coaches of swimming teams
What: Implementing an Effective Swim Coaching Strategy: Mental and Physical Approaches" -- A one-day workshop at the University of North Texas to enhance swim coaches' strategies and training plans. Sponsored by UNT's Center for Sport Psychology and PerformanceExcellence. Part of the UNT Coach Workshop Series.
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17 (Saturday)
Where: Room 110 of UNT's Business Leade...
UNT's renowned One O'Clock Lab Band welcomes interim director
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The six-time Grammy nominated One O'Clock Lab Band will welcome Jay Saunders as interim director in the 2014-15 season.
Saunders, a College of Music alumnus and current director of the Two O'Clock Lab Band, will take the helm from Steve Wiest, who has accepted a faculty position at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.
As an undergraduate, Saunders was a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band and played two tours with the...
UNT seminar on May 16 features air transportation experts
What: Transportation Breakfast Seminar -- Presented by the University of North Texas Center for Logistics Education and Research. Featuring a motivational speech by Olympian bobsledder and UNT alumnus Johnny Quinn and a discussion from air transportation experts Jim Crites, executive vice president for operations at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport; Tom Harris, president of Alliance Air/Aviation Services at Hillwood Properties; and Mark Duebner, director of aviation for the city of Dallas.
When: 8 a.m. t...
Designs of 29 seniors showcased at UNT's annual ArtWear fashion show
What: ArtWear 2014 fashion show, the annual juried exhibition of the graduating senior student work in the Fashion Design program at UNT. The event is sponsored by Neiman Marcus.
When: 6 p.m. May 3 (Saturday)
Where: Gateway Center Ballroom, 801 North Texas Blvd, Denton
Cost: $25 general admission or $10 with UNT student ID. Tickets can be purchased at the UNT Stovall Temporary Union Building Information Center and...
Why take a family vacation? UNT doctoral student weighs in
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Summer months are looming. Should your family plan a getaway? Is it worth the time off work and the hassle of planning?
University of North Texas doctoral student Debbie Farr, who has studied family vacations, can discuss changing perceptions of vacations throughout the decades and can talk about a body of research that shows the benefits of family vacations.
"In this country, we have forgotten there's a real purpose behind vacation, and it's not just to be slackers," said Farr, who has worked with parents and families for about 20 years. "We have this p...
UNT students to present short documentary films
What: A screening of documentary films produced by University of North Texas students earning Master of Fine Arts degrees in documentary film. Presented by UNT's Department of Radio, Television and Film.
When: 7 p.m. May 1 (Thursday)
Where: Room 184 in UNT's Radio, Television and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle.
Cost: Free...