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UNT's high performance computing service receives an upgrade
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas’ high performance computing (HPC) system, known as Talon, has been replaced with Talon 2.0, an advanced system that will accommodate a continually growing base of computational research.
UNT first invested in the Talon HPC system in 2009. Since the 2009 installation, the number of researchers using the system for various projects has grown by hundreds. Users conduct research in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, materials science, computer science, electrical...
UNT TAMS students recognized in Siemens Competition
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two students from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science at the University of North Texas were named regional finalists in the 2013 Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology. Regional finalists each win $1,000 scholarships.
Eighteen TAMS students were also named semifinalists. The academy has more 2013 semifinalists than any other school in the United States.
The Siemens Competition is the nation’s leading...
UNT research on Bollywood's influence on travel shows Switzerland as romantic destination
DENTON (UNT), Texas — When U.S. News & World Report’s travel website recently ranked the top 15 honeymoon destinations in Europe, the list included many sunny islands — the Greek islands of Corfu, Crete and Santorini and Italy’s Sicily; coastal cities such as Cannes and Nice in France; and Italy’s Tuscany region.
Switzerland wasn’t a possibility for a romantic honeymoon. But thanks to the influence of the Hindi-language film industry known as Bollywood, the nation would be at the top of the list if a magazine in India had ranked th...
UNT's College of Music fall 2013 season features festivals, guest artists, celebrations and family events
For a complete list of UNT College of Music events, including faculty and student recitals, visit the College of Music online calendar at http://music.unt.edu/calendar. For ticket information for performances at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, call the box office at 940-369-7802 or visit the center’s website at http://www.theMPAC.com. Some concerts are streamed live online at http://UNTmusiclive.com.
The Music Building is located at the southeast corner of Aven...
UNT Fine Arts Series presents "West of Memphis"
What: The UNT Fine Arts Series presents the documentary “West of Memphis,” which follows the “Paradise Lost” movies about the West Memphis Three, a group of three men who were convicted of murdering three children in 1993 and later released when new DNA evidence came to light. “West of Memphis” delves specifically into the efforts to free Damien Echols, one of the three men, and posits a theory about the real killer. A panel discussion immediately follows the movie.
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M. Jean Keller of UNT elected fellow of national parks organization
Denton (UNT), Texas -- M. Jean Keller, professor of kinesiology, health promotion and recreational studies and interim vice president for community engagement at the University of North Texas, has been elected as a fellow of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. As a fellow, Keller will contribute to the academy's goals through conducting research, publishing scholarly papers and sponsoring seminars related to the ad...
Dallas director brings apocalyptic play to UNT Theatre
What: The University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre presents Marisol, a story about a New York woman who loses her guardian angel to a fight against God and navigates the apocalyptic times facing humanity. Guest directed by Christie Vela. Guest scenic designer is Scott Osborne.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9; and 2 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10
Where: University...
UNT Opera enchants with Massenet's version of Cinderella
What: UNT Opera presents Jules Massenet's Cendrillon, based on Charles Perrault's classic tale of Cinderella and her fairy godmother. Performed in French, with English supertitles.
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 8 and 15 (Fridays), and 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17 (Sundays), with "In the Know" pre-performance lectures beginning 45 minutes before each performance
Where: Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, in Denton
Tickets: $15 to $35...
UNT student designs haunted house
What: Fear Factory Insanitarium haunted house, designed by University of North Texas art and design student Keegan Arnold.
When: Fridays and Saturdays now through Nov. 2 (Saturday)
Where: 6303 Main St., The Colony
Cost: $18
*Suggested that children 10 and under do not attend.*
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Keegan Arnold, a Sculpture Studio major at the University of North Texas a...
UNT exhibit shows collaboration of art, metabolic science
What: Metabolic Science in Art, a juried art exhibition that stemmed from a collaboration of UNT College of Visual Arts and Design and Chemistry professors and students.
When/Where: Nov. 8 to 23 at UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
More information: For more information, visit the exhibition’s website at...