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Dr. Michael Leo Owens to speak on effects of U.S. prison system at UNT Feb. 9
What: Michael Leo Owens presents "The Civic Consequences of 'The New Jim Crow' for Black America" as part of Black History Month at the University of North Texas. The event is jointly sponsored by the Department of History and the Department of Political Science.
When: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Feb. 9 (Monday)
Where: Room 105 of UNT's General Academic Building, 225 S. Avenue B, Denton
Cost:...
Ad with emotion may win out over humorous ads in this year's Super Bowl, UNT advertising professor says
While the memorable Super Bowl commercials have often advertised beer from Budweiser, various car and truck models and Doritos, an advertisement for men's grooming products will become memorable during Sunday's (Feb. 1) Super Bowl broadcast by tugging at the heartstrings of fathers, according to University of North Texas advertising faculty member Bill Ford.
Ford, who teaches in UNT's Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, has reviewed many of this...
Renowned artists and master printers exhibit collaborations at UNT ArtSpace Dallas
What: "P.R.I.N.T Press: Five Years of Collaborations," an exhibition that showcases recent fine art prints with University of North Texas students, faculty and guest artists.
When: Now through Feb. 14 (Saturday). Gallery hours are 5-8 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Where: UNT ArtSpace Dallas, 1901 Main St., Dallas
Cost: Free
Parking: Pay parking is available in the Elm Street Garage or in metered spots along Main Street.
More information:...
Former Ray Charles vocalist Cynthia Scott sings, shares journey at UNT performance
What: "Gospel Meets Jazz: One Raelette's Journey to Jazz," an evening performance featuring vocalist Cynthia Scott and the University of North Texas Three O'Clock Lab Band.
When/Where: 5 p.m. Feb. 15 (Sunday) in Voertman Hall, located inside the UNT Music Building at 415 Avenue C in Denton.
Admission: Free
DENTON, Texas (UNT) -- The year was 1972, and R&B artist Ray Charles was on the phone with Dallas resident and jazz vocalist...
National award earned by UNT counseling faculty member
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Janice Holden, chair of the Department of Counseling and Higher Education in the University of North Texas College of Education, earned the Gilbert and Kathleen Wrenn Award for a Humanitarian and Caring Person from the American Counseling Association for her contributions to the field.
Holden was selected to receive the award to recogni...
BET News correspondent Marc Lamont Hill to give keynote address at UNT conference
What: The 15th Annual Equity and Diversity Conference at the University of North Texas. Marc Lamont Hill, distinguished professor of African American studies at Atlanta's Morehouse College and a correspondent
for BET News, will give the keynote address.
When: 1:15 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 (Tuesday). Participants may also attend the lecture by actress Laverne Cox, a transgender advocate, which begins at 7 p.m. as part of UNT's Fine Arts Series...
UNT to offer special tuition rate for Oklahoma residents
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Starting in Fall 2015, Oklahoma residents pursuing a bachelor's degree at the University of North Texas will no longer pay the out-of-state tuition rate.
The new Oklahoma Tuition Rate is roughly half the cost of nonresident (out-of-state) tuition at UNT – $5,602.70 for 15 semester credit hours in 2014-15. The nonresident rate, currently paid by Oklahoma residents, is $10,282.70 for 15 semester credit hours. More information can be found at...
Press passes available to Gen. Wesley Clark speech at UNT Feb. 4
What: Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO supreme allied commander, presidential candidate and author, will speak Feb. 4 (Wednesday) as part of the University of North Texas Distinguished Lecture Series.
Where: UNT's Auditorium Building, at 1401 W. Hickory St.
Ticket info: Student tickets are free and student guest tickets are $5; UNT faculty, staff and alumni tickets are $8 and tickets for the public ar...
Hatton W. Sumners Foundation awards UNT up to 10 Master of Public Administration fellowships
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Public Affairs and Community Service received a grant from the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation for up to five new fellowships to be awarded to students entering the Master of Public Administration program in the 2015 fall semester. The grant also provides funding for five second-year students who are continuing as Sumners Scholars.
The new awards are each worth $28,500 and include a monthly stipend of $750, pl...
UNT Creative Writing welcomes Darin Bradley to read from his novel "Chimpanzee"
What: Darin Bradley, a graduate of the University of North Texas' Creative Writing Program, will read from his novel "Chimpanzee." The Creative Writing program of UNT's Department of English is sponsoring the event.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11 (Wednesday)
Where: Willis Library Forum, 1506 W. Highland St., Denton
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Vining at 940-369...