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UNT College of Music faculty to celebrate anniversary of Stravinsky premiere by connecting "Old and New with a Devil's Twist"
What: Old and New with a Devil's Twist, a College of Music faculty performance of Igor Stravinsky's L'Histoire du soldat and James Stephenson's A Devil's Tale.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 (Tuesday).
Where: Dallas City Performance Hall, 2510 Flora St., Dallas.
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students, children (12 and under), UNT faculty, staff and retirees, and groups of 10 or more; and are free for UNT students with valid ID. UNT students may pick up their ticket in p...
UNT Teaching of History Conference on Oct. 1 to focus on reconstruction eras
What: "Reconstruction and Restorations" -- The 2016 Teaching of History Conference presented by the University of North Texas Department of History. H.W. Brands, the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair of History at the University of Texas at Austin, is the keynote speaker.
When: 7:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 1 (Saturday)
Where: UNT's University Union, 1155 Union Circle in...
UNT research team helping create early cancer detection device
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- Early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of being successfully treated, according to the World Health Organization. Now research teams at the University of North Texas and the Polish Academy of Sciences are working in collaboration to create a chemical sensor device that could detect cancer at an early stage.
"Cancer, if detected and treated in the early stages is no longer a death threat," said Francis D'Souza, a University Distinguished Research Professor in UNT's Department of Chemistry. "However, early...
UNT Fine Arts Series offers diverse performers and events for 113th season
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The start of a new year at the University of North Texas ushers in the 113th year of the UNT Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series, the university's longest running program. This season will feature the creator of a world-renowned photoblog, a celebrated filmmaker, a sketch comedy troupe and several others. All events are free for students at the University of North Texas. Tickets for guests; faculty, staff and alumni; and visitors with no affiliation to UNT vary in price.
The season kicks off with Recalling: Artwork by Frank Hamrick, Faith Jessup and...
Police wanting to advance in careers can enroll in both online bachelor's and master's degrees at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Erick Bohannon has served nearly 24 years with the Amarillo Police Department as a patrol officer, junior detective, shift supervisor, field commander, commander of narcotics and SWAT and, since 2011, commander of the special crimes unit, obtaining the rank of lieutenant.
Bohannon has a bachelor's degree in administrative services, but he had never taken a university-level course in criminal justice before August 2015. That month, he started the online master's degree program offered by the University of North Texas...
Choreographer Bill Evans to give free master class at University of North Texas
What: Community master class taught by Bill Evans as part of his dance residency at the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 (Tuesday)
Where: Dance and Theatre Building, 300 Bernard St. in Denton. Individuals may park on the street.
Cost: Free. Individuals should reserve their space by sending their name to the Department of Danc...
Exhibition features 40 years of work – often inspired by nature – by UNT Regents professor Harlan W. Butt
What: Extraordinary Journey: 40 Years of Art Metalwork by Harlan W. Butt, an exhibition of works by the University of North Texas Regents professor of art that feature images of nature and incorporate text, including his own poetry.
When: The exhibition runs from Oct. 15 (Saturday) to Dec. 3 (Saturday). The artist talk will take place at 3 p.m. and the opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m., both on Oct. 15.
Where: UNT ArtSpace Dallas,...
Second Amendment and Campus Carry is topic for UNT Constitution Day program
What: "Second Amendment & Campus Carry: Rights v. Safety?"-- The University of North Texas' Constitution Day program, featuring speakers from Texas Home Shield and Texas Gun Sense
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 15 (Thursday)
Where: Lyceum of UNT's University Union, located at 1155 Union Circle. Overflow seating with Skype broadcast is Room 250H in UNT's Willis Library, 1506 W. Highland Street
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UNT awarded grant to assist victims of crime
DENTON (UNT), Texas – For the second year in a row, the University of North Texas has been awarded the Other Victim Assistance Grant by the Texas Office of the Attorney General, which can be used to help students if they are victims of crime on- or off-campus. UNT has been awarded a $25,000 grant, which will be used during the 2016-2017 academic year.
UNT Dean of Students Maureen McGuinness said that the grant will help the university broaden its efforts to help students.
"This is a huge opportunity for UNT to be able to expand our reach and assist students who need it," she sai...
UNT event to bring back alumni finalists and winners of Pulitzer Prizes in journalism
What: "A Century of Excellence: The Pulitzer Prizes and Journalism's Impact on UNT" -- Five University of North Texas journalism alumni who received Pulitzer Prizes and four who were finalists will discuss their recognized works and the expectations of Pulitzer winners and finalists. Presented by UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism and Humanities Texas with additional support from Humanities Texas and the Reynolds Foundation.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 (Thursday)
Where: L...