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Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery guest artist leads digital photography workshop for families
What: Digital photography workshop as part of the Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery family event organized by the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design student chapter of the National Art Education Association. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 are welcome to participate.
When: 1 to 3 p.m. March 22 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Art Gallery,...
UNT faculty members available to discuss Russia's possible control of the Ukraine
This week, the military of the Ukraine is on high alert, one week after Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted. Russia captured the Crimean Peninsula without firing a shot, and has been accused of piracy for blocking two of the Ukraine's warships and ordering them to surrender or be seized. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the region on Tuesday, and the European Union has called for an emergency summit on Thursday.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to provide commentary and analysis on underlying issues prompting the political...
Theatre3 Dallas and UNT theatre students present professor's play, "The Lady Revealed"
What: The Lady Revealed, written by UNT Department of Dance and Theatre professor Dr. Andrew B. Harris, and performed by Jac Adler, founding director of Theatre3 Dallas, and other professional actors, including UNT undergraduate students.
When: 7 p.m. March 18 (Tuesday) and 7 p.m. March 19 (Wednesday)
Where: Theatre3, 2800 Routh St., Dallas
Reservations: The perfor...
UNT international student teacher exchange program marks second year
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- An international student teacher exchange with the University of North Texas College of Education and University of Seville in Spain continues this year with five students from the University of Seville teaching in Denton Independent School District schools through March 8. The program for aspiring teachers is now in its second year.
"The program provides our university students with experience teaching in schools and...
UNT expert on Latin American politics available to speak on anti-government protests in Venezuela
Venezuelan anti-government opposition leader Leopoldo López has surrendered after a recent escalation of violent street protests with police, but demonstrations continue.
Glen Biglaiser, associate professor of political science at the University of North Texas, is able to speak about the anti-government protests transpiring in Venezuela against President Nicolas Maduro's 10-month government.
An expert in comparative politics and political economy in Latin America, Biglaiser will discuss:
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UNT senior named Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultant
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas senior Nicole Whitfield, a member of Kappa Delta sorority, was selected as one of the 14 national Kappa Delta Leadership Development Consultants for the 2014-15 academic year.
"This opportunity is a chance to give back to the organization that has given me so much," Whitfield said. "Never before has a consultant been chosen from Gamma Beta, our chapter name. This shows members of my chap...
Pop artist and painter Ron English, UNT alumnus, builds Brandit Pop Mart at UNT on the Square
What: New York based painter, designer and street artist Ron English, a University of North Texas alumnus, will be in Denton presenting a week-long site-specific installation that explores advertising and agribusiness as a part of the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series. At the end of the week, gallery visitors will be able to obtain a piece of artwork at the Barter Market, which gives a piece of art in return for a donation of a needed item for the Denton County Friends of the Family nonprofit group.
When:...
UNT students earn national research placement
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Zane Gibbs and Son Le, undergraduate biology students in the University of North Texas Howard Hughes Medical Institute Program, each earned placements in the national Howard Hughes Medical Institute Exceptional Research Opportunities Program.
The Exceptional Research Opportunities Program aims to cultivate the next generation of advanced research scientists, including those from traditionally underrepres...
UNT to host Comic Studies Conference
What: The 2014 Comics Studies Conference at the University of North Texas, featuring keynote speaker Kate Leth, creator of the webcomic "Kate Or Die!"
When: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1 (Saturday). Leth will give her keynote address at 4 p.m. The conference will be followed by a documentary film screening at 5 p.m. and a closing reception and merchandise signing at 7 p.m.
Where: Presen...
UNT Concerto Competition winners perform March 5
What: The UNT Symphony Orchestra performs in concert with the fall 2013 College of Music Concerto Competition winners and student conductors.
When: 8 p.m. March 5 (Wednesday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be streamed online.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students, children, UNT faculty, staff and retirees, and groups of 10 or more; free for UNT students...