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UNT Creative Writing welcomes Darin Bradley to read from his novel "Chimpanzee"
What: Darin Bradley, a graduate of the University of North Texas' Creative Writing Program, will read from his novel "Chimpanzee." The Creative Writing program of UNT's Department of English is sponsoring the event.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 11 (Wednesday)
Where: Willis Library Forum, 1506 W. Highland St., Denton
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Vining at 940-369...
Laverne Cox, actress and transgender advocate, to speak at UNT's Fine Arts Series Feb. 24
What: Transgender advocate and actress Laverne Cox visits the University of North Texas to speak about her experience as a minority transgender woman as part of the 2014-15 Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series.
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 24 (Tuesday)
Where: UNT's Super Pit Coliseum, 600 Ave D, Denton
Cost: $10 for general public; $5 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students. Students can print their free ticket, while UNT faculty/staff/alumni and the public, may purchase t...
Olympic silver medalist speedskater Jordan Malone among speakers at UNT's Great Conversations dinner Feb. 24
What: Great Conversations -- A dinner hosted by the University of North Texas Honors College, with stimulating conversation as the main purpose. Those who attend will be seated in small groups, with the tables hosted by UNT faculty and staff members and business and community leaders.
When: Feb. 24 (Tuesday), beginning at 6 p.m.
Where: Clubroom of UNT's...
"Eleni of Sparta" tells the Indo-Greek story of Helen of Troy for UNT's Fine Arts Series
What: Eleni of Sparta, an Indo Greek retelling of the life of Helen of Troy conceptualized, choreographed and presented by Rajika Puri as part of the University of North Texas' 2014-15 Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Art Series.
When: Feb. 20 (Friday)
Where: UNT's Main Auditorium, 1401 W. Hickory St., Denton
Cost: $10 for public; $5 for UNT faculty, staff and Alumni Association members; free for UNT students. Students can print their free ticket, while UNT faculty/staff/alumni and the public, may purchase...
UNT Early Childhood Music continues to offer opportunities for newborns to elementary-aged children
What: Early Childhood Music Program for children ranging in age from birth through 7 years. Parents and guardians participate in the sessions with their children, who experience musical learning through play.
When: Families may register for one of two 10-week sessions held Fridays and Saturdays starting Feb. 20 and 21.
Where: Room 115 in the College of Music Annex, at the corner of Avenue C and Highland in Denton
Cost/Registration: The 10-week...
Container Store CEO to speak at UNT for Executive + Scholar Lecture Series
What: "Conscious Capitalism" -- A presentation at the University of North Texas by Kip Tindell, chairman and chief executive officer of The Container Store. Followed by Tindell signing copies of his book, Uncontainable: How Passion, Commitment and Conscious Capitalism Built a Business Where Everyone Thrives. The final Executive + Scholar Lecture Series for 2014-15, sponsored by the Global Digital...
UNT faculty members available to discuss State of the Union speech
During his State of the Union speech on Jan. 20 (Tuesday), President Barack Obama may urge the Federal Communication Commission to adopt strong regulations to ensure that the Internet remains a level playing field for businesses and the public. The speech will come a little more than a month before the FCC votes on new Internet rules, which have not been released to the media.
The following University of North Texas faculty members are available to discuss the State of the Union speech:
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Grammy winner Bobby McFerrin joins UNT College of Music for annual Glenn E. Gomez Endowment concert
What: The University of North Texas's One O’Clock Lab Band's spring Glenn E. Gomez Endowment concert will feature 10-time grammy-winning vocal innovator Bobby McFerrin and a UNT jazz choir, made up of jazz voice majors.
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 5 (Thursday)
Where: Winspear Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Denton.
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UNT’s A Cappella Choir performs concert in Dallas Feb. 10
What: UNT's A Cappella Choir presents a concert for Dallas audiences. The concert includes a broad range of repertoire that will demonstrate the breadth of the choir's vocal talent. This is a preview of the concert they will perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association conference.
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 (Tuesday)
Where: St. Monica's Cathedral, 9933 Midway Road, Dallas
Tickets: $10 for adults; children and students free. Purchase via the church's website at...
UNT partners with SkyLIFE Technology to research aerial emergency relief system
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The University of North Texas College of Public Affairs and Community Service is partnering with SkyLIFE Technology to conduct research that could help SkyLIFE determine the effectiveness of its approach of dropping emergency relief supplies by air to people during disasters.
SkyLIFE is also providing:
- A $10,000 annual scholarship to be awarded to an outstanding student in the emergency administration and planning program at UNT
- A paid internship for a junior o...