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A course in cultural cuisine
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A new class at the University of North Texas is teaching students about the world’s vast variety of foods in a unique way.
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s “Global Kitchen: A Culinary Journey” course takes UNT students through the cuisines of different cultures.
Each week, trained chef...
Collaborative pianists to gather at UNT for 2018 CollabFest
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Collaborative pianists are getting their moment in the spotlight at the University of North Texas College of Music’s third annual CollabFest – the first conference of its type in the nation.
“Collaborative pianists are trained as partners. It’s about being present in a moment; intuiting, responding and dancing together with other artists real time – heart to heart,” said Elvia Puccinelli, associate professor of collaborative p...
Free speech on university campuses on tap for next UNT Distinguished Lecture Series event
Who: Mark Yudof, emeritus chancellor of the University of Texas System, will give a free lecture about exercising the First Amendment on university campuses.
What: “The First Amendment on Campus”
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 15 (Monday)
Where: Gateway Ballroom at the University of North Texas, 801 North Texas Blvd., Denton
Media: Journalists interested in covering the event should contact Heather Noel at heather.noel@un...
Emmy Award winning puppeteer comes to UNT
DENTON (UNT), Texas - Artist and puppeteer Wayne White has won three Emmy Awards for his outlandish creations, and now students at the University of North Texas will get to work with him.
White will help make giant puppet heads with students from the College of Visual Arts and Design Oct. 22-26 (Monday-Friday), and give a free talk to the public at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 (Tuesday) at the University Union Lyceum. Students will show off their work...
Look around - we’re in the middle of the fourth industrial revolution
University of North Texas College of Engineering Professor Nourredine Boubekri will speak at the ninth annual American Manufacturing Strategies Summit in San Diego, California, Oct. 22 – 23, 2018.
An expert on technology innovation, Boubekri will speak on new developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D/4D printing, quantum computing and other emerging technologies. He will address the challenges in technology development...
UNT achieves record-setting fundraising totals for second year in a row
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The generosity of the University of North Texas family reached an all-time high this year with more than $36.6 million raised to benefit students, research and programming. This is the second consecutive year the Division of Advancement has achieved record-setting fundraising results.
“The outstanding accomplishments of our Advancement team will allow us to build upon the momentum happening across...
UNT retail event to focus on challenges, opportunities facing industry
What: The UNT Global Digital Retailing Research Center will host “The Value Equation: The Customer in the Center” as part of its annual Executive + Scholar lecture series.
When/Where: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 (Thursday) inside the University Union Ballroom (room 314).
Tickets: Regular admission is $50, admission for non-UNT students is $25 and UNT students will be admitted for free. Parking is included with ticket...
Experience the world around us through UNT events
DENTON (UNT), Texas — DENTON (UNT), Texas — UNT International at the University of North Texas will host many activities and lectures this semester focused on learning about and enjoying other cultures. The events are free, will take place on the UNT campus in Denton and are open to media and the public, unless otherwise noted.
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Outstanding UNT faculty honored during annual awards dinner
Four University of North Texas faculty members were among the educators celebrated for their dedication to excellence through research, service and education. The awards were presented during the seventh annual Salute to Faculty Excellence Awards Dinner and Ceremony Oct. 5 at the University Union’s Emerald Ballroom. The ceremony was supported by the UNT Foundation, which accepts, invests and manages private gifts, endowed funds and other assets for the benefit of the university, including faculty and students.
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Texas historical records group honors UNT Libraries for archiving NBC5/KXAS/WBAP records
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board has chosen the University of North Texas Libraries for its 2018 Archival Award of Excellence for efforts to preserve, digitize and make publicly available archival footage from the oldest television news station in Texas, NBC 5/KXAS (formerly WBAP).
The recognition was announced as part of the advisory board’s Texas Archives Month...