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Innovative choreography on tap at UNT’s Faculty Dance Concert Feb. 9-12
What: Faculty Dance Concert: Standing on Shoulders, featuring original dance works choreographed by guest artist William “Bill” Evans and teachers from the Department of Dance and Theatre at the University of North Texas.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 9-11 (Thursday-Saturday) and 2 p.m. Feb. 12 (Sunday).
Where: University Theatre, Radio Television Film and Performing Arts Building.
Cost:...
UNT ArtSpace Dallas exhibition ‘Shiny Ghost’ shows images of quirky personality
What: Shiny Ghost, an exhibition of photographs by Rachel Cox, a University of North Texas alumna and adjunct professor, about her grandmother, Barbara Jane Violet.
When: The exhibition runs from Feb. 4 (Saturday) to April 29 (Saturday). The opening reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and the artist talk will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 (Saturday). The event will include a book signing, with books for sale.
Where:...
UNT on the Square exhibition features ceramic works by faculty member Jerry Austin
What: Currents: A Survey of Recent Works, an exhibition of ceramics from retiring University of North Texas associate professor Jerry Austin.
When: Feb. 8 (Wednesday) to March 4 (Friday) at UNT on the Square. The reception will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 9 (Thursday).
Hours: 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturdays
Whe...
New UNT on the Square exhibition depicts alternative view of police violence
What: KWTXR, an exhibition at UNT on the Square by Fort Worth-based artist by Christopher Blay that depicts a fictional character, Kara Walker Texas Ranger, time traveling to places where police officers killed African-Americans – such as Ferguson, Missouri; Staten Island; and Fruitvale Station in Oakland, Calif. – and tries to make the situation different.
When: Jan. 23 (Monday) – Feb. 3 (Friday). The reception will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 i...
UNT sport psychologist will discuss benefits of winning record on teams, fans
During the last few months, you may have faced struggles in your personal and professional life — but if you’re a Dallas Cowboys fan, your overall mood is probably positive on Monday mornings, thanks to the team exceeding expectations with a winning record and a spot in the playoffs.
Trent Petrie, University of North Texas professor of psychology and director of the...
UNT students aiming high for NASA rocket competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas - For the first time ever, The University of North Texas has a team in NASA’s Student Launch rocket competition.
UNT Team Rocket, made up of...
UNT fall 2016 commencement set for Dec. 16 and 17
What: Fall 2016 commencement ceremonies at the University of North Texas.
When: Bachelor’s degree graduation ceremonies from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dec. 16 (Friday) and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dec. 17 (Saturday).
Doctoral and master's commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 (Friday).
Where: UNT Coliseum, 600 Avenue D in Denton or the UNT Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 North Interstate 35 Eas...
UNT program for veterans gives former Air Force member chance at first four-year degree in family
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — University of North Texas senior Johnathan Igou says the military is in his blood. Part of a military family dating back three generations, Igou planned for a career in the Air Force and started taking distance learning classes in order to further his education. However, those hopes were dashed when he was medically discharged in 2008 following an injury in Afghanistan. Along with it went his plans to complete his bachelor’s degree – until his wife suggested he go back to school.
“I was hesitant because I knew I’d be doing something that no one in my family had e...
New genomics laboratory positions UNT at frontier of science
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — A new state-of-the-art laboratory at the University of North Texas will advance next-generation research in genomics, one of the fastest-growing fields in modern science.
Part of the university’s BioDiscovery Institute, the Genomics Center provides in-house DNA sequencing, as well as computational and statistical analysis of genetic data. Genomics, the field of DNA sequencing, has broad applications for the health of humans, plants, anim...
UNT musician named to percussion Hall of Fame
DENTON (UNT), Texas - An internationally recognized musician and jazz studies professor at the University of North Texas has been inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame.
Ed Soph received the honor in November at the Percussive Arts Society international conference in Indianapolis.
The Hall of Fame recognizes the industry’s top leaders in percussion performance, education and composition. To be selected, nominees must have made a notable difference or created fundamental improvements in the world of percussion or improved the profession through significant s...