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Delegation from Mexico to discuss cross-border differences in teacher education
What: The University of North Texas Meadows Chair Lecture, a conversation about teaching challenges in both Mexico and the U.S. The talk will feature a visiting delegation of faculty and students from Escuela Normal para Educadoras de Arandas in Jalisco, Mexico.
When: 11 a.m. Oct. 8 (Thursday).
Where: Room 209 of Matthews Hall, located at 1300 W. Highland St. in Denton.
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Visiting faculty and students from Escuela Normal par...
Chronic insomnia may impact effectiveness of flu vaccine in otherwise healthy people, UNT study says
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year's influenza vaccine, which is usually available by October, reduces healthy adults' odds of contracting flu by 70 to 90 percent.
However, the vaccine may be less effective in otherwise healthy individuals who suffer from chronic insomnia. A University of North Texas study showed that those in this group had lower amounts of influenza antibodies before and after immunization. Although past sleep deprivation studies found links between lack of sleep and decreased immune funct...
Experts can comment on Democrat candidates debate on Oct. 13
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and the other Democrat candidates for president will take the stage at Wynn Las Vegas hotel and casino Oct. 13 (Tuesday) in the first of several scheduled debates. The debate will be televised by CNN.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss the debate.
Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, professor and chair of UNT's Department of Political Science, is the co-author of...
Thrice as nice: UNT logistics students win national IANA competition for third straight year
DENTON (UNT), Texas — It happened in 2013, 2014 and now this year: Students in the University of North Texas logistics program have taken the top prize at the Intermodal Association of North America's annual Intermodal EXPO Academic Challenge held in September in...
UNT's Dance and Theatre Department and Jewish and Israel Studies Program present "The Jewish Wife"
What: "The Jewish Wife," a one-act play at the University of North Texas focusing on the issues of antisemitism. The play features faculty members Sally Vahle and Bob Hess, both from the UNT Department of Dance and Theatre.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 12 – Oct.15 (Monday -Thursday) and Oct. 17 (Saturday).
Where: Room 127 of UNT's Radio, Television, Film and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle, Denton
Cost: Admission is free for students, faculty and the general public.
More information:...
J. C. Penney executive chairman opens UNT's 2015-16 Executive + Scholar Lecture Series
What: "Adversity is a Great Teacher" – J. C. Penney Company Executive Chairman Myron E. (Mike) Ullman III, opens the University of North Texas 2015-16 Executive + Scholar Lecture Series with a Q&A conversation about how challenges and obstacles in business and personal life can help individuals learn important lessons.
When/Where: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 (Thursday) in the ballroom of UNT's...
Outstanding UNT faculty honored during fourth annual awards dinner
What: Salute to Faculty Excellence Awards Dinner & Ceremony
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 (Friday)
Where: Apogee Stadium, Club Level
Cost: $35
More information: Register for the dinner
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Three University of North Texas' professors and a lecturer will be among more than 25 educators celebrated for their dedication to excellence through research, service and education.
...Student-led restaurant at UNT opens Sept. 28 for a limited time during fall dining season
What: The University of North Texas' Club at Gateway Center opens for the 2015 fall season. The restaurant offers three-course lunches to the public and UNT community and is run by students in the UNT College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism.
When: Monday – Friday, Sept. 28 to Nov. 25, with seating from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Where: The Club at Gateway, located in the UNT Gateway Center, 801 North...
UNT experts available to discuss importance of water on Mars
NASA researchers have confirmed that liquid water flows on Mars.
Ohad Shemmer, UNT associate professor of physics, is available to discuss the importance of the discovery. Shemmer's astrophysics research covers active galactic nuclei, black hole mass, high redshift quasars and weak emission line quasars.
Shemmer can be reached by phone at 940-369-8110 or by email at...
UNT's 2015-2016 Distinguished Lecture Series speakers will cover immigration, communication, science and entertainment
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas 2015-2016 Distinguished Lecture Series will feature nationally renowned speakers discussing immigration, communication, science and entertainment. Pricing and ticket purchase information for the events will be available online. The speakers are:
Jose Antonio Vargas, Oct. 21 (Wednesday)
8 p.m., Main...