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Political scientist available for comment about terrorism attacks in Paris
On Sunday (Nov. 15), the French government launched airstrikes in the city of Raqqa, Syria, two days after six separate attacks carried out by radical Islamic terrorists killed 129 people in Paris.
The following University of North Texas faculty member is available to discuss the Paris attacks and terrorism:
James Meernik, professor of political science, directs UNT's Castleberry Peace Institute. He researches post-conflict security, transitional justice, U.S....
Student Health and Wellness Center receives national accreditation
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas' Student Health and Wellness Center received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Only 14 other universities in the state of Texas are accredited, which places the Health and Wellness Center at the top of the list for professional, quality patient care.
"We are professional staff and we're meeting standards that some hospitals don't meet," said Kerry Stanhope, assistant dire...
High school symphonies join UNT for preview concert
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Wind symphonies from Southwest High School in Fort Worth and Flower Mound High School will join the internationally renowned University of North Texas Wind Symphony for a preview concert before all three symphonies travel to Chicago for the 69th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference.
The preview concert will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 13 (Sunday) in the Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center.
Directors from all three bands will conduct the performances at UNT...
Communications professor honored with national Teachers on Teaching Distinction
DENTON (UNT), Texas – Karen Anderson-Lain, a senior lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas, has been named as a Teachers on Teaching honoree by the National Communication Association.
Anderson-Lain will receive her award Nov. 20 during the group's annual convention in Las Vegas, NV. The Teachers on Teaching series honors exceptional communication professors from across the United States. This includes instructors that have enriched student lives, helped students t...
UNT's One O'Clock Lab Band welcomes jazz drummer Dennis Mackrel on Nov. 24
What: The University of North Texas College of Music's One O'Clock Lab Band fall concert featuring guest artist Dennis Mackrel.
When: 8 p.m. on Nov. 24 (Tuesday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton. The concert will also be streamed live online at http://UNTmusiclive.com.
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UNT students challenged to present years of research in just three minutes
What: The University of North Texas' first 3MT®, or Three Minute Thesis, competition. Nine UNT doctoral students will each have three minutes to summarize their research methods and results of their dissertations, and discuss the significance of the results. First place, runner up and people's choice winners will receive cash prizes.
When: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 21 (Saturday)
Where: Room 255 of UNT's...
UNT associate professor Ruth West to discuss innovation at National Academies of Science conference
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Ruth West, an associate professor at the University of North Texas, will join some of the nation's most innovative thinkers at a conference sponsored by the National Academies of Science Keck Futures Initiative.
West is just one of about 100 scientists, artists, writers and others selected from a call of applicants to attend the meeting on "Art...
UNT College of Music hosts Christmas-themed International Festival of Czech Music
What: Veselé Vánoce! A Czech Christmas at the University of North Texas is the second International Festival of Czech Music to be hosted by the College of Music. The program brings together students, faculty and guest artists from around the world for a week of concerts, lectures and film screenings. A full schedule of events can be found at http://czech.music.unt.edu.
When: Nov. 18 (Wednesday) to Nov. 21 (Saturday)
Where: All concerts and events will take place at the College of...
UNT receives $1.9 million from alumnus Jerome M. Westheimer, Jr. to support golf, art, music and academics
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Gifts totaling nearly $2 million from Oklahoma businessman and UNT alumnus, Jerome "Bruzzy" Westheimer ('65), will generously support the Mean Green Athletics golf program, the College of Music, the College of Visual Arts and Design, a commissioned sculpture by the late artist and UNT alumnus Jesus Moroles, and educational initiatives.
"Bruzzy Westheimer embraces the entire university experience with this latest gift," said Vice President for Advancement David Wolf. "His dedication to helping the next generation of UNT Alumni through athletics, art, music and na...
Guide to workplace success: Pier 1 exec to share advice at UNT talk
What: "Finding Yourself, Not Losing Yourself in the Workplace" with Pier 1 Imports executive Catherine David and research expert Kirthi Kalyanam – A frank conversation about how to be true to yourself and still be successful in the workplace. The talk closes the University of North Texas Executive + Scholar Series for the Fall 2015 semester.
When/Where: 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 16 (Monday) in the...