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P.R.I.N.T Open House on April 6 will feature artwork that gives viewers a 'visual conundrum'
What: Open House, featuring a demo and live, interactive printing from printmaker Jeffrey Dell, at the Print Research Institute of North Texas (P.R.I.N.T) of the University of North Texas. Dell will present new work, featuring a laser-cut woodblock printed in multiple colors on layers of translucent paper.
When: 4-7 p.m. April 6 (Thursday).
Where: P.R.I.N.T, Oak Street Hall Annex, 1120 West Oak St., Denton.
Cost: Free.
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UNT College of Music plans CD releases to honor anniversary
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Seventy years ago, the University of North Texas launched the now-acclaimed Jazz Studies program, the first of its kind in the nation.
To commemorate the milestone, UNT’s College of Music will release a series of special, limited edition CDs to the public this year.
“This is indeed a very big year for the Jazz Studies Division,” said Craig Marshall, Lab Bands Manager. “It is a great opportunity for us to reconnect with our numerous alumni across the co...
UNT Mean Green Fund enables campus to have 100 percent renewable energy
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas has purchased 107 megawatt hours of renewable energy credits for both the main part of the campus in Denton and the Discovery Park campus through the We Mean Green Fund.
The credits, available through Denton Municipal Electric's GreenSense Renewable Energy Program, will be used to deliver enough wind and solar energy through the grid t...
UNT partnership helping to expand support for families dealing with autism
The University of North Texas’ Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) and the Texas Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) are offering families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder help.
The collaboration, which is currently serving 66 families around the state, is aimed at children 3 to 5 years old and their parents and can serve up to 100 families. The Kristin Farmer Autism Center is providing training to Texas HIPPY staff, who then conduct weekl...
UNT explores latest trends in technology at Digital Fabrication Symposium
What: Digital Fabrication Symposium, a workshop sponsored by the University of North Texas Digital Fabrication Group featuring panels, a keynote speech by artist Laura Splan and a professional development workshop for educators.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 (Friday)
Where: Willis Library, 1506 Highland Street
Cost: Registration is free and...
Google, SapientNitro execs to discuss retail virtual reality at UNT talk
What: The annual Consumer Experience Symposium at the University of North Texas. This year’s theme is “Turning up the Shopping Experience with Interactive Technology.”
When/Where: 10 a.m. to noon April 6 (Thursday), Rooms 314A-B (ballroom) of UNT’s University Union, located at 1155 Union Circle in Denton.
Tickets: $50 for the commu...
UNT’s Texas digital newspaper program reaches five million page mark
In the early morning hours of February 2013, the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove, Texas, was destroyed by fire and with it went hundreds of historical church records.
That blaze prompted the Honey Grove Preservation League to kick their conservation efforts into high gear, said Malinda Allison, vice president of the league and a member of the Fannin County Historical Commission.
“This is the history of our town, and the people here care about it,” said Allison.
They aren’t alone. The University of North Texas University...
Guest lecturer at University of North Texas to discuss Syria crisis, other Middle East nations
What: "Current Developments in the Middle East" — A lecture at the University of North Texas by Daniel
Agranov, deputy consul general of the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest United
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Annual Voertman art competition to feature top UNT students’ work
What: Annual Voertman Competition at the University of North Texas showcasing artworks from students in the College of Visual Arts and Design.
When: April 1 (Saturday) – April 15 (Saturday)
Where: Lightwell Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St. in Denton
Cost: Free
More information: To learn more about the art competition, call 940-565-4005. Parking is $2 per hour i...
UNT professors, students and alumni win at media arts festival
UNT professors, students and alumni win at media arts festival
Two students, four former students and two faculty members from the University of North Texas’ Department of Media Arts won awards from the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts.
Xiaoqun Zhang, assistant professor in the department, won first place in the Open Paper category of the Internation...