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UNT students named Spectrum Scholars by American Library Association
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Four students in the University of North Texas’ College of Information were selected as 2013 Spectrum Scholars by the American Library Association. UNT is one of only three Texas universities to have students selected as scholars, and has more scholars than the other Texas universities. Seventeen UNT students have been named Spectrum Scholars since 2009.
The Spectrum Scholarships, which provide students with $5,000 for one academic year and are non-renewable, are considered to be among the most p...
Sept. 28 event honors former UNT System Chancellor, UNT President Alfred F. Hurley
What: A celebration of the life and service of Dr. Alfred F. Hurley, who served UNT from 1980 to 2002
When: 3 p.m. Sept. 28 (Saturday)
Where: Winspear Hall of the Murchison Performing Arts Center, located along the north side of Interstate 35E at North Texa...
UNT College of Music's Festival Brasileiro to feature Brazilian music
What: Festival Brasileiro is a five-day festival of music of Brazil, including concerts of Brazilian classical, jazz and traditional music. The festival was organized by Trio Vientos Tejanos, made up of faculty members James Ryon, oboe; Kimberly Cole Luevano, clarinet; and Kathleen Reynolds, bassoon.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 28
Where: Most events will be on the UNT campus at Voertman Hall, Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater and Winspear Hall, and live streamed at UNTMusicLive.c...
UNT to present screening of "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge"
What: Screening of “Raid of the Rainbow Lounge” at the University of North Texas. The full-length documentary recounts the 2009 controversial raid of a gay bar in Fort Worth, which resulted in national media attention.
When: 5 p.m. Oct. 3 (Thursday)
Where: ...
Parents, educators invited to reading, writing conference
What: 12th Annual Denton Area Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (TAIR) conference sponsored by North Star of Texas Writing Project at the University of North Texas and North Texas Area TAIR
When: 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 (Saturday)
Where: Guyer High School, 750 Teasle...
One O'Clock Lab Band releases Lab 2013
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The six-time Grammy nominated One O’Clock Lab Band releases its latest CD this month, an homage to the university town of Denton where jazz has reigned supreme since the program started in 1946 at UNT.
“Lab 2013 is yet another example of the amazingly high level of talent that our students possess. This latest CD pays tribute to our beloved Denton, a town that not only supports our jazz program but continues to provide a welcoming and diverse live music scene,” said Steve Wiest, director of the One O’Clock Lab Band. “We hope that our fans not...
$1.2 million grant trains special education teachers focusing on autism intervention
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A new University of North Texas grant project called Project STArT — or Systematic Training for Autism Teachers — will provide on-the-job coaching and full scholarships to special education teachers who are seeking master’s degrees in special education with a concentration in autism intervention, thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Over five years, about 40 teachers are expected to be trained through...
Beloit College Mindset List creators visit UNT Sept. 18
What: Creators of the Beloit College Mindset List visit the University of North Texas for an open campus forum
When: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 (Wednesday)
Where: Matthews Hall Room 311, 1300 W. Highland St.
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Press passes available for Rainn Wilson event at UNT
What: Rainn Wilson, best known for playing “Dwight Schrute” on NBC’s “The Office” will speak Sept. 19 (Thursday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series. Wilson will discuss SoulPancake, a book and social project developed to encourage discussions on spirituality, creativity, arts and philosophy.
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Avenue D, at t...
Dallas Symphony co-concertmaster joins UNT faculty, featured in concerts Sept. 16 and 25
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The College of Music recently welcomed Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s co-concertmaster Nathan Olson as an adjunct faculty member. Olson will perform in concert Sept. 16 and 25 at UNT.
“We are very proud to have Nathan (Olson) join our faculty, and it is a joy to have him perform twice on campus this fall,” said College of Music Dean James Scott. “Simply stated, he is one of the finest young violinists in today’s professional world. The Dallas Symphony is fortunate to have him as co-conc...