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Student artists showcase talent at annual Voertman art competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Students in the University of North Texas’ College of Visual Arts and Design will present their best work in hopes of winning cash prizes in the 58th Annual Voertman Competition. The event was established in 1960 by Paul Voertman, Denton businessman, UNT supporter and advocate for the arts. He also owned and operated Voertman’s bookstore, which was founded by his parents. Now under new ownership, Voertm...
UNT music students, faculty perform for Thursday Night Music this spring
What: Thursday Night Music, a series of concerts presented by the University of North Texas’ Institute for the Advancement for the Arts and the College of Music.
When: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, March 1-April 26
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St.
Cost: Free
Contact: Herbert.holl@unt.edu or Meredith.buie...
UNT’s Counseling and Testing Services to hold walkathon to bring awareness to eating disorders
What: Denton NEDA Walk — A walkathon at the University of North Texas to
provide awareness of eating disorders, show support for those afflicted
...
For 20 years, Denton's New Horizons Band has helped North Texas seniors get in tune with their musical talents
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...
UNT on the Square exhibition shows off photography students’ work
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...
A UNT student’s language is disappearing. She and her classmates hope to prevent that.
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...
Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference speakers to explore balance between informing and entertaining readers
What: "Are You Not Entertained? Real Stories, Real People, Real Storytelling" —
The 14th annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference...
Research by UNT PACCAR director impacts future of high performance photodetectors based on molecular membranes
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...
UNT welcomes Sharon M. Louden, artist, educator and advocate
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...
UNT’s student-run restaurant opens for business Feb. 19, announces special guest chefs
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...