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UNT guest lecturer to discuss Republic of the Rio Grande
What: "The Republic of the Rio Grande: A Historical Orphan" -- A lecture at the University of North Texas by author and Austin attorney Beatriz de la Garza. The 13th Annual Commemorative Lecture in Mexican American History, presented by the University of North Texas Department of History, the department's Mexican American studies minor and the...
Film festival at UNT presents teens' stories
What: The annual Campecine Film Festival features work by Denton High School students in collaboration with the University of North Texas and Peer Assistance Leadership and Service, a national program helping teens cope with and communicate the challenges and experiences unique to their world.
When: Screening at 10 a.m. Mar...
Texas Fashion Collection organizes exhibition by alumna at UNT ArtSpace Dallas
What: Linda Ohrn-McDaniel: A Decade of Design, an exhibition organized by the Texas Fashion Collection and featuring the fashion designs of UNT alumna Linda Ohrn-McDaniel
When: March 27 (Thursday) to May 3 (Saturday), gallery hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Gallery talk is March 28 (Friday) from 1 to 2 p.m. and opening reception follows from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: UNT ArtSpace Dallas in the UNT System Building, 1901 Main St. in Dallas
...Acclaimed tuba player to give concert, master class at UNT
What: Carol Jantsch, principal tuba player for the Philadelphia Orchestra and the first woman tubist in a major symphony orchestra, will visit UNT as a guest artist.
When: March 23 (Sunday)
Where: Voertman Hall in the Music Building, 415 Avenue C in Denton
Details: A panel discussion is at 1 p.m., followed by a master class at 3 p.m. A concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. All events are free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music will welcome guest artist Carol Jantsch,...
UNT Mayborn School of Journalism to host Barbara Jordan Media Awards Luncheon March 20
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas' Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism has been selected to host this year's Barbara Jordan Media Awards Luncheon presented by the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. The awards ceremony will be held March 20 (Thursday) at Club Level of UNT's Apogee Stadium, located a...
UNT Libraries to hold 11th annual Edible Book Festival
What: The 11th annual Edible Book Festival at the University of North Texas--UNT's observance of the international edible book festival, which has been held on or near April Fool's Day since 2000. Members of the Denton community and UNT students, faculty and staff members are invited to create representations of books out of food, which are judged by those who attend the festival and later eat the tasty entries.
When: 2-3:30 p.m. April 1 (Tuesday)
Where: University of North Texas' Willi...
Faculty recital to feature music of UNT composer
What: A concert of work from College of Music professor Joseph Klein's CD/DVD Improbable Encounters
When: 8 p.m. March 18 (Tuesday)
Where: Voertman Hall in the UNT Music Building, 415 Avenue C, Denton
Admission: Free and open to the public
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A College of Music faculty concert will feature works of acclaimed composer and UNT professor Joseph Klein.
The March 18 concert is tied to the r...
Two UNT students to use social innovation award to improve medical care for North Texans
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- A University of North Texas student will collaborate with Children's Medical Center of Dallas to study why parents take their children to hospital emergency rooms instead of primary care doctors for non-urgent medical matters. And another UNT student will work with the university's Speech and Hearing Clinic to help people with hearing loss f...
UNT student selected for Clinton Global Initiative University
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Lewisville resident Danielle Lane, a junior psychology major at the University of North Texas, has been selected to attend the seventh Clinton Global Initiative University with full sponsorship from the American Association of University Women.
Founded in 2005 by former President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative is a non-partisan organization that brings together global leaders to devise and implement innovative...
Emerald Eagle Honors recognizes distinguished UNT alumni Phyllis George, Peter Weller and Larry McMurtry March 5
DENTON (UNT), Texas — The 2014 Emerald Eagle Honors: Recognizing a Lifetime of Contributions to the American Landscape will honor outstanding UNT alumni Phyllis George, Peter Weller and Larry McMurtry on Wednesday, March 5, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in the Dallas Arts District. Presented by the UNT Foundation, the second annual event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony and entertainment...