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UNT celebrates Earth Week April 21-25
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas will celebrate Earth Week April 21–25 (Monday-Friday) with tree plantings, festivals, art exhibitions, educational forums, award ceremonies and more.
In 2009, UNT created a sustainability office to oversee initiatives related to energy, water and resource conservation. In addition to operational projects, UNT Sustainability also oversees educational and outreach programs to encourage sustainable behaviors. This year marks the university's sixth year of Earth...
UNT faculty available to discuss topics for first anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings
April 15 (Tuesday) will mark the first anniversary of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, which took place a short distance from the finish line and killed three and injured more than 260 people. The surviving suspect in the bombings is scheduled to stand trial beginning this November.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss topics related to the Boston Marathon bombings.
Samra Bufkins, lecturer of strategic communications in UNT's...
UNT Theatre scores with comic musical "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
What: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a PG-13 (language) comic musical that tells the tale of six adolescents in the throes of puberty who are vying for a spelling championship, presented by the UNT Department of Dance and Theatre
When: 7:30 p.m. April 17 (Thursday); 2 p.m. matinee (due to Good Friday) April 18 (Friday); 7:30 p.m. April 19 (Saturday), April 24 (Thursday), April 25 (Friday) and April 26 (Saturday); 2 p.m. matinee April 27 (Sunday)
Where: UNT...
UNT students, alumni to be honored at 2014 Alumni Awards
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas will honor student creativity and outstanding alumni at the 2014 UNT Alumni Awards dinner at 7 p.m. on April 11 (Friday) in UNT's Gateway Center, located at 801 North Texas Blvd.
The UNT Alumni Awards showcase the caliber of the university's alumni and celebrate the depth and breadth of their professional accomplishments and service to the community.
Three UNT students have been named final...
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...