On Feb. 8 (Monday), Chipotle restaurant chains will temporarily close the doors of their approximately 1,900 locations nationwide for a food safety meeting. The move, according to media reports, comes after a string of outbreaks of foodborne illnesses that caused customers in several states to become ill, sending sales and stocks plummeting. Stores will reopen 3 p.m. local time.

University of North Texas marketing professor David Strutton...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Hoping to send that special someone a sultry serenade or looking for an empowering way to celebrate Valentine's Day? The University of North Texas College of Music has some unconventional ways to enjoy the holiday.

• Are you looking for a unique way to show that special someone how much you care this Valentine's Day? How about giving your love something big and shiny? Order a UNT Tuba Valentine! Each gift comes with a card, a chocolate rose and two love songs of the buyer's choice, performed by a quartet of two tubas and tw...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Media Arts Chair Eugene Martin will screen his feature film "Marisol" at Denton's Thin Line Film Fest Feb. 17-21. The film was funded by foundation grants and is sponsored by the Austin Film Society. UNT Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting Sally Vahle co-stars in the film.

"Marisol tells the story of three women who are affected by immigration in Texas," said Eugene Martin, chair of the department of media arts. "The story of Marisol, a young college age Mexican woman in North Texas, is inspired by the real life stories of young peo...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Kendra Ketchum, who has more than 22 years of technology experience in higher education and government organizations, has been named the new University of North Texas Information Technology Shared Services (ITSS) chief technology officer. Ketchum also has 14 years of leadership experience at the university level.

In her new role, Ketchum will be responsible for overseeing Enterprise Technology Services that consist of enterprise architecture and planning, IT service management, infrastructure and customer service support.

Ketchum will work with Rama Dhuwar...

The Iowa Caucus on Feb. 1 (Monday) -- the first major electoral event of the 2016 presidential race -- has become a contest between Republican candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, who have been separated in polls by two or three points at most. Their closest competitor, Marco Rubio, is running behind by double digits. Among the Democrats, Bernie Sanders leads Hillary Clinton by eight points.

The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to provide preview and analysis of the Iowa Caucus:

Mat...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- University of North Texas Moot Court members Taylor Ledford, a recent graduate from San Antonio, and Eryn Mascia, a junior from Trophy Club, took first place for their written appellate brief at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association National Championship Tournament. The competition was held this month at California State University at Long Beach.

During a moot court, a simulation of an appellate court's proceedings, teams of two students e...

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music is gearing up for the spring semester, and February offers a variety of performances for audiences to enjoy. From jazz, to symphonic music and opera, there is something to fit everyone's taste. Below are a few highlights followed by a complete calendar of February performances.

• The UNT Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Itkin, will perform Gustav Mahler's large-scale Symphony No. 6 in A minor at 8 p.m. on Feb. 3 (Wednesday) in Margot and Bill Winspear Hall. Sometimes refe...

What: The work of Siona Benjamin, a Jewish-Indian artist, will visit the University of North Texas for an exhibit titled "Blue Like Me: Siona Benjamin, 2004-2015," which not only toys with artistic forms, but finds new ways of thinking about culture and history.

When: March 3 (Thursday) – April 2 (Saturday)

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What: "Liberty & Justice for All" -- The University of North Texas' annual Equity and Diversity Conference, featuring Derald Wing Sue, author of Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation, as the keynote speaker

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Is it a bad idea to enjoy Valentine's Day alone with Netflix and ice cream? What are the signs of a healthy, respectful relationship? University of North Texas experts are available for interviews to discuss these topics ahead of the upcoming holiday.

Being alone

Valentine's Day can be difficult for those without a spouse or significant other in their lives. Julie Leventhal, UNT educational psychology lecturer, said a popular stereotype...