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UNT on the Square exhibition shows offbeat work from art students
What: It’s Conceptual, an exhibition featuring a wide variety of artwork from students in the Professional Practices in Studio Art class at the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas.
When: Oct. 31 (Monday) – Nov. 5 (Saturday). The reception will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic co...
UNT Collab Lab kick-off event to feature Steely Dan's Jeffrey Baxter
DENTON, Texas (UNT) ― A kick-off event for the UNT Collab Lab, “From Steely Dan to Cybersecurity: Asymmetrical Thinking in a Hyper-Connected, Collaborative World,” will take place Nov. 10 on Level 3 in the University Union, 1155 Union Circle.
"The Collab Lab will be at the intersection of technology and creativity," said Michael Monticino, special assistant to the UNT president. "The most innovative discoveries arise from combining ideas across disciplines. The Collab Lab will be where creative recombination fueled by technology happens."
Combining inspiration with state-of-the-...
Mean Greens, first all-vegan university cafeteria, celebrates 5th anniversary
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — What began as a way to satisfy the growing demand for more healthful food options at the University of North Texas blossomed into the country’s first all-vegan university dining hall.
And now, Mean Greens Café will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Oct. 14 (Friday) with a vegan feast, complete with live music, entertainment, games and more.
Since it opened, Mean Greens Café has won national recognition for UNT, including an “A” rating from animal advocacy group peta2, which said UNT goes “above and beyond to provide all students with exceptional vegan food.”...
UNT to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 31 to Nov. 5
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — A parade, picnic, field day and an evening honoring distinguished alumni are just some of the events scheduled for the University of North Texas' Homecoming to take place Oct. 31 – Nov. 5 (Monday – Saturday). This year's theme is "Mean Green Eaglempics.”
The celebration is a collaboration between Mean Green Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs. Many of the events are open to...
Acclaimed filmmaker and YouTube personality Casey Neistat comes to UNT
What: A Conversation with Casey Neistat, an event featuring YouTube personality Casey Neistat, as part of the University of North Texas Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 26 (Wednesday).
Where: UNT Union, 1155 Union Circle, room 314.
Cost: Free for all UNT students, $5 for guests of students, $15 for faculty, staff and alumni and $30 for guests with no UNT affiliation. Tickets may be purchased at untuniontickets.com. Students are encouraged to reserve tickets in...
Teachers turning to social media for learning and support
DENTON, Texas (UNT) - New research from a University of North Texas learning technologies professor found social media may be the way for struggling teachers to get the help they need.
“Twitter could be a life or career saver if you can join up with the right group and can even help with burnout,” said Scott Warren, associate professor of learning technologies.
Warren began his career as a middle school teacher in a lower economic school district where he struggled to learn how to communicate with the students. His difficult time was the basis of his research into how social med...
Inaugural LASER program to address future of human-robot interaction
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — Self-driving cars. Automated factory workers. Even home health care aides.
As robots become increasingly common in our everyday life, so will interactions between humans and robots.
To address that future, the xREZ Art + Science Lab at the University of North Texas will host “Bonding with Bots: The Future of Human-Robot Interaction” on Oct. 6.
The event is the inaugural North Texas Leonardo Art/Science Evening Rendezvous, or LASER, an international program of evening gatherings that bring artists and scientists together with the public for informal pr...
Artist Sarah Sze to speak as part of UNT’s Nasher Lecture Series Nov. 2
What: Artist Sarah Sze is the guest speaker of the annual Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Lecture Series in Contemporary Sculpture and Criticism. She will participate in a question and answer session with students in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas and give a lecture at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas.
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K-12, higher education leaders to grapple with taboo topics at UNT conference
What: The 33rd annual Educational Leadership Conference at the University of North Texas. This year’s theme, “Crucial Conversations on Equity and Excellence,” will feature talks, presentations and interactive group activities designed to bring issues such as race, faith and sexual orientation to the forefront of education conversations and initiatives.
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 (Wednesday).
Where: UNT's...
UNT College of Music Halloween Spooktacular to bring holiday treats
What: Halloween Spooktacular, an evening of costumes, music and dance performed by the UNT Concert Orchestra and LakeCities Ballet Theater.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 31 (Monday).
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton. The event also will be streamed live at https://recording.music.unt.edu/.
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students, children (12 and under), UNT facult...