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UNT visiting professor works with students, faculty on Fanfares, Marches and Other Literature for Brass Choir
What: Fanfares, Marches and Other Literature for Brass Choir featuring the UNT Teaching Fellow Brass Choir with percussion and College of Music visiting trumpet professor Allen Vizzutti, conducted by Nicholas E. Williams. This concert is dedicated to trombone professor Dr. Vern Kagarice, who has taught at UNT for more than 30 years.
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 8 (Monday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton. The concert will also be stream...
UNT experts available to discuss Texas gubernatorial race, other political races
As you continue your coverage of the Texas gubernatorial race, which will include debates between Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott Sept. 19 and 30; the lieutenant governor race, which will include a debate between Dan Patrick and Leticia Van de Putte on Sept. 27; and other state and Congressional races, consider these University of North Texas faculty members who will provide analysis and discuss a variety of topics.
Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, an associate professor in the UNT Department of Politic...
L-3 Mission Integration donates equipment to UNT College of Engineering
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- L-3 Mission Integration has donated equipment and materials to the University of North Texas College of Engineering in an effort to help educate and inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals.
Among the donations are six unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground station equipment, as well as specialized laboratory equipment supporting the departments of electrical engineering...
UNT welcomes Scott Dikkers, founding editor of The Onion satire publication, on Sept. 18
What: Scott Dikkers, founding editor of the satirical publication The Onion, presents "Funny Story Behind the Funny Stories," part of the 2014-15 Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series, at the University of North Texas.
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 18 (Thursday)
Where: UNT's Main Auditorium, 1401 W. Hickory St., Denton
Cost: Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 for UNT faculty/staff/alumni, free for UNT students (but ticket must be reserved in advance)
More information: Ti...
UNT conference for educators of grades 4-12 to focus on teaching history through biography
What: "Leadership and Legacy Through Biography" -- The 2014 Teaching of History Conference presented by the University of North Texas Department of History. Featuring Randolph "Mike" Campbell, Lone Star Professor of Texas History at UNT, as keynote speaker.
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 20 (Saturday)
Where: UNT's Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St., Denton
Cost: $25 regular registratio...
Fifteen UNT students receive Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Scholarships
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism has awarded $140,000 in scholarships to students for the 2014-2015 year.
Fifteen students, all earning master's degrees in journalism, will receive scholarships of up to $10,000.
The institute is named for longtime newspaper publisher and civic leader Frank W. Mayborn, who owned the Temple Daily Telegram, Killeen Daily Herald and...
UNT researchers receive $327,000 NSF grant to study disaster preparedness of Native American communities
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two University of North Texas researchers have received a $327,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to...
UNT University Union topping off ceremony set for Sept. 4
What: Topping off ceremony for the UNT University Union construction project. Construction crews will lift and place the highest steel beam on the new University Union during the ceremony
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 4 (Thursday). Beam will be lifted between 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Where: UNT Library Mall, 1506 W. Highland St.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- More than 1,200 tons of concrete, 16,000 yards of rebar and 1,800 tons of steel have been poured, placed and secured in the new UNT Unive...
UNT fall exhibitions feature international photographers, faculty and alumni artwork
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The UNT galleries of the College of Visual Arts and Design will host a variety of exhibitions this fall, presenting the best in art and photography from UNT and around the world.
UNT Art Gallery
Location: 1201 W. Mulberry St. in Denton, on the first floor of the Art Building
Hours: 12 – 5 p.m. Tuesday; 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 12 – 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday...
Tailgate in Mean Green style for Sept. 6 home game
As you prepare for the first Fall 2014 Mean Green home game Sept. 6 against SMU, plan to tailgate Mean Green style:
- Carpool. This is the easiest green practice to implement. By simply hopping in a car with your friends and family, you can reduce carbon emissions that pollute our air while saving gas money. It's a win-win for the environment and your pocket book!
- Utilize Public Transportation. If you're commuting from Dallas, hop on...