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UNT College of Music employee never misses a beat when booking artists for Denton's live music scene
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, Christopher Walker works in an office on the University of North Texas campus managing tasks handed to him by the College of Music's divisions of Composition Studies and Music Education. He is the administrative assistant for both areas, planning various activities and keeping them organized. But, when he is not busy juggling these successful programs, he has his finger on the pulse of Denton's thriving live music scene.
"I'm a booker, talent buyer and sound engineer at Andy's Bar on the squa...
UNT chef says go big or go home with game day food
University of North Texas chef Andrew Klipsch is available to discuss game day food ideas ahead of Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7 (Sunday).
"There really is only a 50/50 chance that you and your guests will enjoy watching the game, depending on how your team is doing," Klipsch said. "A good way to make sure your party is fun for everyone is to go all out with food. I suggest picking one food theme, which could be dips, sandwiches or chili.
"If you pick sandwiches, go big and have five types of sandwiches and a lot of sides. Make sure at least one of you...
UNT Black History Month speaker to discuss women's role in the 1960s civil rights era
What: A lecture and panel discussion on the history of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, part of the University of North Texas' observation of Black History Month. Sanderia Faye, a UNT doctoral student, will discuss and read from her historically-based novel, "Mourner's Bench," which examines women's roles in the movement in rural Arkansas. J. Todd Moye, a faculty member in UNT's Department of History, will speak about the history of th...
UNT economist available to discuss stock market volatility
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has seen significant volatility in 2016. The Dow closed with a triple digit gain or loss in 16 of the 21 trading days so far in 2016. Michael Carroll, a University of North Texas economist, is available to discuss this year's trading news and both the short- and long-term effects.
Reach Carroll at 940-565-4049 (office) or 419-308-9580 (cell), or by email at Michael.Carroll@unt.edu.
He says that though the market volume has remained within histori...
UNT College of Music professor, students help North Texas seniors get in tune with musical talents
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- On Monday afternoons during the University of North Texas fall and spring semesters, the Denton Senior Center is filled with the vibrant sounds of a traditional concert wind ensemble – woodwinds, brass and percussion all working together in harmony. But, there is something unique about the musicians sitting in the chairs of the two Denton New Horizons bands – they are either young seniors or retirees.
"A few months after I retired in 2010, I saw an article in the newspaper regarding the band," said Buddy Givens, bassoon player for the New Horizons Band. "I had i...
Theatre teacher to lead hands-on story time workshop as part of UNT's Saturday Series
What: Saturday Series, an interactive storytime program demonstrating how children can improve their public speaking and creative movement skills sponsored by the University of North Texas.
When: 1-3 p.m. March 12 (Saturday).
Where: UNT Art Gallery, 1201 W. Mulberry St., Denton.
Parking: Guests can park for free near the Art Building on Mulberry and Welch. Parking is not allowed in the green spaces, which are reserved.
Cost: Free.
More information: Reservations...
UNT graphic design program ranked best in the Southwest
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The College of Visual Arts and Design's graphic design program at the University of North Texas has been ranked #1 in the Southwest by Animation Career Review.
UNT's graphic design program also ranked 5th among public universities...
Carnegie Classification lists UNT among Tier One research universities in latest report
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas is ranked among the nation's 115 top-tier research universities, according to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education™ released Monday (Feb. 1).
This achievement is commonly considered the most significant step in the evolution of a research university and marks a key milestone in UNT's commitment toward national prominence.
"We moved up in the Carnegie classifications by staying true to our roots as an institution focused on creativity as expressed through our research, scholarship and educational acti...
Bringing books back to life: NEH, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation award $95,000 grant to UNT Libraries
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Libraries is working to bring more than 100 out-of-print books back to life. Thanks to a $95,599 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor under the new Humanities Open Book Program, the UNT Libraries will digitize 146 books and make those available for free as e-books.
"UNT is a well-established player in digital libraries and publishing," said...
Advertising professor available to comment on this year's Super Bowl ads
He may have been the star of the most popular ad for the most-watched football game of the year, three years in a row, but Budweiser's cuddly puppy won't be returning in the beer company's ad for Super Bowl 50.
Instead, one of Doritos' three funny ads will probably be the highest rated by viewers, 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,...