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Why take a family vacation? UNT doctoral student weighs in
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Summer months are looming. Should your family plan a getaway? Is it worth the time off work and the hassle of planning?
University of North Texas doctoral student Debbie Farr, who has studied family vacations, can discuss changing perceptions of vacations throughout the decades and can talk about a body of research that shows the benefits of family vacations.
"In this country, we have forgotten there's a real purpose behind vacation, and it's not just to be slackers," said Farr, who has worked with parents and families for about 20 years. "We have this p...
UNT students to present short documentary films
What: A screening of documentary films produced by University of North Texas students earning Master of Fine Arts degrees in documentary film. Presented by UNT's Department of Radio, Television and Film.
When: 7 p.m. May 1 (Thursday)
Where: Room 184 in UNT's Radio, Television and Performing Arts Building, 1179 Union Circle.
Cost: Free...
Students from across the U.S. enroll in UNT online doctoral degree
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- As the president and owner of a communication skills training firm in Brooklyn, N.Y., Josh Gordesky wasn't sure he'd have time to go to a university campus several times a week to take classes for a doctoral degree, which he says will allow him to teach outside of his firm.
"While I am building my business in the field of professional development training, I would like to add teaching in college as an area of expertise," he said.
When Gordesky learned that the University of North Texas Colle...
Registration open for 2014 engineering summer camps at UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Children in grades 8 through 12 can now register for summer camps in the University of North Texas College of Engineering focusing on robotics, video and computer game development, mobile applications and computer science and engineering.
Camps are held from early June through August 1 (Friday), 2014. More information on camp schedules, registration, costs and locations can be found at http://www.cse.unt.edu/robocamp.
For more informat...
UNT recognizes sexual assault awareness month with guest speaker
What: Katie Koestner, a date rape survivor, gives a speech as part of the University of North Texas’s sexual assault awareness month activities.
When: 7 p.m. on April 22 (Tuesday)
Where: Volleyball Gym located at 1536 S. Bonnie Brae, Building H, Denton.
Cost: Free
What else: Those who attend the event will have a chance to meet Koestner after the event.
Contact: Brooke Everette,...
UNT's collaboration with Easter Seals North Texas offers yummy solutions for children with autism
DENTON (UNT), Texas — Many kids are picky eaters, and 6-year-old Ryan Lingo "takes the cake." So when he reached to eat the orange muffin a few weeks ago, his parents were more than surprised.
"We were astonished," said Lucia Lingo, Ryan's mother. "This is a child who wouldn't eat anything except goldfish crackers, pizza and prosciutto sandwiches. No vegetables. No fruits. As a mom I'm always concerned about his nutrition."
Food got yummier for Ryan because of Yummy Starts, a healthy eating program geared for kids with autism spectrum disorder. The program is one of four behav...
UNT art alumni honor late watercolor professor Rob Erdle with exhibition April 23-May 21
What: Rob Erdle, His Students, His Influence an exhibition of works by the late University of North Texas painting professor Rob Erdle and his former students.
When: April 23 (Wednesday) - May 21 (Wednesday). The gallery is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdays from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and closed on Sundays.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., Denton
Cost: Free
What else: A reception for the exhibition w...
UNT welcomes two renowned professors to discuss Islamic art and politics in the Middle East
What: UNT's Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Institute hosts "By the Pen: The Art of Writing in Islamic Art," a lecture by Sheila Blair, Boston College professor of Islamic and Asian art. The lecture discusses the ways artists and craftsmen of the Islamic cultures have used writing to decorate buildings and objects.
When: 4-5 p.m. April 24 (Thursday)
Where: The Forum at Willis Library, 1506 Highland Ave., Denton
Cost: Free
What else:...
UNT offers a variety of summer workshops for all ages
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – The University of North Texas will offer a variety of workshops for students, professionals and families this summer.
Several workshops are offered all summer long through the College of Music for students, professional musicians and teachers. Camp Communicate, from June 9-13, offers children ages 5-12 with speech, language and hearing disorders a chance to make friends and practice communication. Grandparents University, offering an opportunity for grandparents and family members to receive a college experience with their grandchildren, will take place June 19-2...
"Top 100 Global Thinker" Robert D. Kaplan to speak May 6 as part of UNT Kuehne Speaker Series
What: Geopolitical analyst and author Robert D. Kaplan, chosen as one of the "Top 100 Global Thinkers" by Foreign Policy magazine, will present the final lecture of the University of North Texas Kuehne Speaker Series on National Security for 2013-14
When: Noon May 6 (Tuesday)
Where: Gold Room on the second floor of The Fairmont Dallas hotel, 1717 North Akard St.
Cost:...