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UNT's Edible Books Festival lets you have your cake and eat the book, too. Entries being accepted now.
What: Entries are being accepted for the Edible Book Festival, an annual contest hosted by the University of North Texas Libraries that calls on entrants to turn their favorite books into culinary creations. The books will be judged by festival attendees who can later eat the tasty texts.
Gift certificates to the UNT Libraries' The Study, a coffee bar...
UNT biologists to expand pesticide research
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A group of University of North Texas biologists have received funding to expand research into how commonly used pesticides affect Texas quail populations, and the results may have implications to human health.
Neonicotinoids are a neuro-active component of the most widely used pesticides in the world. Recent studies have shown them to have an impact on honeybee colonies, and the U.S. EPA...
UNT College of Music offers a wide range of stimulating summer workshops
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music is registering musicians for their summer workshops – and you don't have to be a college student to attend. This year, there will be a variety of jazz, instrumental and voice classes for musicians ages 14 and up.
For the first time, double bassists and harpists are invited to attend the UNT Summer String Institute's two sessions, which were only available to violinists, violists and cellists in past years. Musicians who attend session one of the workshop June 17-24 can look forwar...
Wingspan Week to celebrate UNT's past, present, future
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas is hosting a weeklong series of events in April to celebrate the institution's past, present and future. Events include the grand opening and dedication of UNT's new University Union, tours, a concert series, Wingspan Gala and more. A full list of Wingspan Week events can be found online.
Highlights include:
125th Anniversary Book Reception & Brave Combo Performance
6-8 p.m. April 12 (Tuesday) in the Willis Library Forum, 1506...
UNT College of Music highlights April events
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The spring semester is winding down, but the University of North Texas College of Music is gearing up for a busy April. This month brings an African cultural festival, choral and orchestral performances, and a famed jazz singer who has toured with Sting and Paul Simon. Below are a few highlights followed by a complete calendar of April performances.
- The annual African Cultural Festival, "The Africans are Coming," returns to the Paul Voertman Concert Hall for its 19th year at 8 p.m. on April 2 (Saturday). There will be mus...
UNT employees and first responder to be honored for saving faculty member's life
What: Three University of North Texas employees and a first responder will be honored for saving the life of a faculty member who suffered a heart attack.
When: 3 p.m. March 21 (Monday).
Where: The President's Suite, Level 4, in the University Union, located at 1155 Union Circle, Denton.
More information: The honorees, the heart attack survivor and a representative from Texas Health Denton all will be available for interviews.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- On Jan. 15, R. Jefferson George, University of Nort...
New art at University of North Texas' union aims to help visitors find inspiration, calm
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The University of North Texas' new University Union features creative artwork that captures some of UNT's best characteristics.
Two commissioned pieces – "Ocean of Possibilities" and "Quiet and Soaring" – were installed Jan. 19 in the union's food court and meditation room, respectively.
More than 300 artists had applied for a commission in spring 2014 from UNT's Art in Public Places program to...
UNT guest speaker to discuss perceptions of Israel on U.S. university campuses
What: "Israel in the Public Square: American University Culture and the Image of Israel" -- A lecture at the University of North Texas by Steven Bayme, director of the American Jewish Committee's William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department...
Annual African Cultural Festival brings dancing, drumming and global music to UNT
What: The African Cultural Festival, featuring dancing, drumming and music from around the world, returns to the University of North Texas for the 19th year.
When: 8 p.m. April 2 (Saturday)
Where: Paul Voertman Concert Hall, located in the Music Building at 415 Avenue C, Denton.
Cost: $20 for general public and $10 for UNT students with ID.
More information: For a complete list of UNT College of Music events, including faculty and student recitals, visit the College of Music online c...
UNT expert available for Autism Awareness Month
DENTON (UNT), Texas – In advance of World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, April 2, and National Autism Awareness Month this April, Kevin Callahan, executive director of the Kristin Farmer Autism Center at the University of North Texas, is available to discuss a variety of autism-related topics, including the importance of ea...