DENTON (UNT), Texas - On Monday afternoons during the University of North Texas fall and spring semesters, the Denton Senior Center is filled with the vibrant sounds of a traditional concert wind ensemble – woodwinds, brass and percussion all working together in harmony. But, there is something unique about the musicians sitting in the chairs of the two Denton New Horizons bands – they are either active adults or retirees.
Buddy Givens, who played music in college, the Air Force and a Shrine band, says when he moved to the area, he was looking for new musical opportunities.
“I s...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - When it comes to making portraits, a couple of students at the University of North Texas take a different approach.
Their unique vision will be seen in...
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A University of North student trying to save her disappearing language is getting some unique help keeping it alive. Sumshot Khular, an Indian native from the northeastern state of Manipur, has been working with UNT linguistics professor Shobhana Chelliah and several other UNT students to document the Lamkang language and translate it into written form.
“In the beginning, people were suspicious and wondering...
What: "Are You Not Entertained? Real Stories, Real People, Real Storytelling" —
The 14th annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Anupama Kaul, director of the University of North Texas College of Engineering’s PACCAR Technology Institute, and her research group have developed ultra-high performance optoelectronic devices based on molybdenum disulfide – or MoS2 – which shows excellent performance compared to prior studies. Kaul’s Ph.D. student, Gustavo Lara Saenz, is the lead author of the study, which was funded with a $450,000 grant from...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Sharon M. Louden, who also is editor of the “Living and Sustaining a Creative Life” series of books, is an internationally lauded artist whose work appears in galleries around the world. The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design Studio Art Department is excited to welcome her as part of their visiting artist + scholar public lecture program.
“We are delight...
What: The Club at Gateway, a student-run restaurant at the University of North Texas, will soon start its spring dining season. Designed as part of a hands-on course for hospitality management majors, students get experience in all aspects of managing a hospitality venue – including menu planning, meal preparation, marketing, staff management and budgeting.
When: Seating is from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday – Thursday from Feb. 19 (Monday) to April 26 (Thursday). The club is closed March 12 – 15, March 27 and...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - A film festival at the University of North Texas gives Latino filmmakers an opportunity to show off their perspective on the screen.
Festival de Cine Latino Americano, sponsored by the non-profit organization of the same name and UNT’s Department of Media Arts, will take place Feb. 23-25 (Friday-Sunday).
The event begins with the red carpet and reception at 6 p.m. Feb. 23 (Friday) and a screening of “La Habitacion,” a drama from Mexico t...
What: UNT One O’Clock Lab Band directed by Alan Baylock, will perform with guest artist Jimmy Heath.
When: 8 p.m. March 1 (Thursday)
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton.
Cost: $15 for the public; $10 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students. Students can pick up their free ticket at the Murchison Performing Arts Center b...
DENTON (UNT), Texas - He’s known for ceramics that, while beautiful, tend to be a little rough around the edges, much like Roberto Lugo himself. The activist, poet, educator and self-proclaimed “ghetto potter” is bringing his art, story and experiences to Denton.
“It’s impossible for someone to attend one of his talks and not be moved,” said Brooks Oliver, ceramics program coordinator and lecturer. “His work really gives a voice to minorities and underrepresented communities. It starts conversations at a time when our society is very fractur...