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UNT faculty member named Outstanding Educator by George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- George Getschow, principal lecturer at the University of North Texas' Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, will receive a George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Outstanding Educator Award from former First Lady Barbara Bush April 10 (Thursday).
The Outstanding Educator Awards are presented to individuals who consistently support the enrichment and creativity of students through outstanding dedication, inspiration and encouragement. Getschow, the writer-in-residence for the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfictio...
Study stars, make robots and more this June at Grandparents University® at UNT
What: Grandparents University® -- Grandparents (or other family members) and their grandchildren from ages 7 to 12 can take classes and get a taste of university life in this summer camp offered by the University of North Texas
When: June 19 and 20 (Thursday and Friday)
Where: UNT campus
Cost:
- $417 for event only (no housing) for two people;
- $463 for housing and event for two people;
- $496 for event only (no housing) for three people;
- $595 for housing and e...
UNT to celebrate National Graduate Student Appreciation Week
What: Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week at the University of North Texas, presented by the UNT Graduate Student Council and the Toulouse Graduate School.
When: April 7-11 (Monday-Friday)
Where: Various locations at the UNT campus and Discovery Park
Cost: Free
Contact: For more information, contact Dana Mordecai in the Toulouse Graduate School at 940-369-7387.
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Join the Toulouse Graduate School...
UNT alumna leads poetry workshop at the April 12 Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery event for families
What: Poetry workshop by poet Lynn Lewis, part of the Saturdays in the UNT Art Gallery family event organized by the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design student chapter of the National Art Education Association. Students in kindergarten through grade 12 and their families are welcome to participate.
When: 1 to 3 p.m. April 12 (Saturday)
Where: UNT Art Gallery,...
UNT logistics faculty member earns Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Ila Manuj, associate professor of logistics in the University of North Texas College of Business, has earned a Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship by the European Commission for a 16-month project to study supply chain complexity in Austria beginning in May.
"I am excited about working with and learning from h...
UNT students win top awards at advertising competitions
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Students in the communication design program at UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design won top honors in two major advertising competitions – the Dallas and Fort Worth American Advertising Awards.
Known as the Addys, the awards are the advertising industry's largest competition, attracting more than 50,000 entries every year in local affiliates. The mission of the competition is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising. Work entered at the local level can move up to the regional and national level...
Consumer Experience Symposium at UNT to present guest speakers on mobile shopping
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Thanksgiving weekend 2013 set records for mobile retail sales in the U.S. via smartphones and tablets, accounting for nearly 40 percent of online traffic on Black Friday and nearly a third of all online traffic three days later on Cyber Monday, according to a report from IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark. The report noted that mobile shopping accounted for just 4 percent of Cyber Monday online traffic in 2010.
University of North Texas merchandising and digital retailing students will learn about the future of mobile shopping during the annual Consumer Experience...
NAACP chair to speak at UNT April 15 for Distinguished Lecture Series
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Roslyn M. Brock, who became the youngest chairman for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's national board of directors in February 2010, will speak at the University of North Texas April 15 (Tuesday) as part of the university's Distinguished Lecture Series.
Brock's lecture, "Courage for Equality and Justice," begins at 6:30 p.m. at UNT's...
UNT College of Business speaker series continues April 4 with Fluor Corporation executive
What: Clif Webb, senior vice president of corporate affairs for Fluor Corporation, speaks as part of the University of North Texas College of Business Spring 2014 Distinguished Speaker Series featuring top business executives. Speakers in the series share insights on industry-related issues, tips for successful leadership skills and advice on career paths.
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50-year perspective of Civil Rights Act is subject of UNT Texas History Symposium
What: "The 1964 Civil Rights Act: A Fifty-Year Perspective" -- The 2014 Texas History Symposium presented by the University of North Texas Department of History. Featuring Michael Phillips, author of "White Metropolis: Race, Ethnicity and Religion in Dallas: 1841-2001," and Leon King, who was one of the first two African-American athletes at UNT, then North Texas State Teachers College.
When: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 12 (Saturday)
Where: UNT's Environmental Education, Science and Technol...