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Puppeteers from “Sesame Street,” “The Muppets” to teach workshop at UNT
What: Beyond the Sock — A four-day workshop that will teach University of North
Texas students and others to create puppets similar to those used on
“Sesame Street,” “The Muppet Show” and other television programs and
films, and to develop a pu...
Double bass master’s student wins grand prize at American String Teachers Association competition
Denton, TEXAS (UNT) – A UNT College of Music master’s student recently became only the fourth double bass player in the history of the American String Teachers Association national competition to win the grand prize, capping a semester of competition wins.
In March, Heran Yang placed fourth in the San Antonio Tuesday Musical Club’s Young Artists Competition and won first place at the Lewisville Lake Symphony’s inaugural International Competition. The prize for the symphony win includes a concerto performance with t...
Professor’s laser technology could change the way surgeons operate
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- When surgeons need to cut or shape bone during surgery, they use a number of conventional tools including saws, drills, hammers, chisels and grinders. These tools often cause undue damage to surrounding tissues or other bones, slow down surgeries and leave patients with lengthy recovery times.
A University of North Texas professor has filed a patent on a new laser technology he and his research associate developed for cutting and shaping bone that causes minimal damage to the surrounding tissue and bones, could speed up surgery...
University of North Texas organizes global green energy workshop
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas has organized its third annual Global Discovery Workshop. The 2013 workshop, Energy Efficient Buildings and Communities, will be held May 19 – 22 (Sunday – Wednesday), in Tartu, Estonia.
The event is also co-organized by the University of Tartu in Estonia, the State University of Ponta Grossa in Brazil, and the City of Denton, Texas.
“We have a wonderful lineup of top quality speakers and attendees from all over the world, from government...
Music student awarded Perry R. Bass Fellowship
A former teacher, who worked to create a fine arts middle school in Austin and is now working toward her doctorate at UNT’s College of Music, has been awarded the 2013-14 Perry R. Bass Fellowship.
The fellowship will help Michelle Herring continue her doctoral work and participate in ensembles to further her music practice and rehearsal technique.
The fellowship honors the memory of Perry R. Bass, a successful leader and businessman from Fort Worth whose family continues his dedication to the arts community....
Three students named top Hispanic Communicators
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Hispanic Communicators DFW, DFW’s largest association of Hispanic/Latino journalists, has awarded three scholarships to University of North Texas students.
Cassandra Rodriguez, Rosi Linda Sanchez, and Olmar Vanegas were recognized as top Hispanic communicators at the Hispanic Communicators DFW’s banquet, and received scholarships of $1,500 to $2,000. Rodriguez and Vanegas each received $2,000 scholarships presented by NBC 5/Telemundo and Time Warner Cable. Sanchez receiv...
UNT to graduate more than 4,000 in Spring 2013
What: Spring commencement ceremonies at the University of North Texas
When: Doctoral and master's commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. May 10 (Friday);
Baccalaureate commencement ceremonies at 7 p.m. May 10 (Friday) and 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 11 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Coliseum, southeast corner of Highland Street and North Texas Boulevard at 600 Ave. D
DENTON (UNT), Texas – More than 4,000 students will receive degrees from the University of North...
Professor to analyze tropical cyclone deposits in Thailand
DENTON (UNT), Texas — While the west coast of Thailand, on the Andaman Sea, can experience a tsunami, the nation’s east coast, on the Gulf of Thailand, is prone to tropical cyclones. The last major cyclone, Typhoon Gay, struck Thailand’s Chumphon Province as a Category 3 storm in November 1989, destroying several towns and leading to more than 800 fatalities.
Records of Thailand’s typhoons like Typhoon Gay only exist, however, for the past 50 to 60 years. A University of North Texas geography professor will join with a faculty member at Bangkok...
UNT materials scientist discovers new phenomenon in crystals
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Steels, a type of crystalline material, were first created more than 3,500 years ago, and are the most widely used material in the world. A University of North Texas materials scientist has discovered a new behavior in steel, which could help industry to develop stronger materials in the future.
Dr. Srinivasan Srivilliputhur, an associate professor of materials science and engineering in UNT’s College of Engineering, and his collaborato...
UNT to celebrate state-wide education initiative May 3
DENTON (UNT), Texas— The North Texas Regional P-16 College and Career Readiness Marketing Project, headquartered at the University of North Texas, will host a visit for 60 middle school students on May 3 (Friday) to encourage participation in higher education as part of the state-wide celebration of GenTX day.
The North Texas Regional P-16 Council works with schools; families; businesses; faith-based groups; local, state and federal agencies; and community organizations to sup...