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Teachers turning to social media for learning and support
DENTON, Texas (UNT) - New research from a University of North Texas learning technologies professor found social media may be the way for struggling teachers to get the help they need.
“Twitter could be a life or career saver if you can join up with the right group and can even help with burnout,” said Scott Warren, associate professor of learning technologies.
Warren began his career as a middle school teacher in a lower economic school district where he struggled to learn how to communicate with the students. His difficult time was the basis of his research into how social med...
Inaugural LASER program to address future of human-robot interaction
DENTON, Texas (UNT) — Self-driving cars. Automated factory workers. Even home health care aides.
As robots become increasingly common in our everyday life, so will interactions between humans and robots.
To address that future, the xREZ Art + Science Lab at the University of North Texas will host “Bonding with Bots: The Future of Human-Robot Interaction” on Oct. 6.
The event is the inaugural North Texas Leonardo Art/Science Evening Rendezvous, or LASER, an international program of evening gatherings that bring artists and scientists together with the public for informal pr...
Artist Sarah Sze to speak as part of UNT’s Nasher Lecture Series Nov. 2
What: Artist Sarah Sze is the guest speaker of the annual Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Lecture Series in Contemporary Sculpture and Criticism. She will participate in a question and answer session with students in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas and give a lecture at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas.
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K-12, higher education leaders to grapple with taboo topics at UNT conference
What: The 33rd annual Educational Leadership Conference at the University of North Texas. This year’s theme, “Crucial Conversations on Equity and Excellence,” will feature talks, presentations and interactive group activities designed to bring issues such as race, faith and sexual orientation to the forefront of education conversations and initiatives.
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 (Wednesday).
Where: UNT's...
UNT College of Music Halloween Spooktacular to bring holiday treats
What: Halloween Spooktacular, an evening of costumes, music and dance performed by the UNT Concert Orchestra and LakeCities Ballet Theater.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 31 (Monday).
Where: Margot and Bill Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 Interstate 35E, Denton. The event also will be streamed live at https://recording.music.unt.edu/.
Cost: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, non-UNT students, children (12 and under), UNT facult...
UNT College of Music to present works of renowned alumnus as part of "Spectrum: New Works from North Texas"
What: The University of North Texas College of Music's Spectrum: New Works from North Texas will present two pieces from alumnus and emeritus professor Larry Austin, as well as new music from students.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 3 (Monday)
Where: Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theater, located in the Music Building at 415 Avenue C, Denton.
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking will be available in lots 26 and 4 with overflow parking available in the lot next to the MPAC. View the UNT parking ma...
UNT's Department of Library and Information Sciences becomes Department of Information Science
DENTON, Texas (UNT) – A name change is taking place within the University of North Texas' College of Information. As of Oct. 1, the Department of Library and Information Sciences will be known as the Department of Information Science.
"The name change not only reflects the progressive nature of the programs served by the department to support the students, but also aligns well with the strategic direction of the College of Information," said Kinshuk (who goes by one name), the dean of the College of Information.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month events at UNT and in Denton aim to educate, raise awareness
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The University of North Texas and Denton County Friends of the Family will host a variety of events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October. The events aim to raise awareness and bring together those on campus and throughout the community who want to end relationship violence. The full calendar of events is available online.
Highlights include:
Resource Fair and Clothesline Projec...
Mini Maker Faire celebrates Denton’s creativity on Oct. 8
University of North Texas Libraries will help showcase local creativity and inventiveness on Oct. 8 at the second annual Denton Mini Maker Faire.
The Denton Mini Maker Faire is a family friendly event that offers a variety of activities ranging from creative, hands-on art projects and demonstrations to innovative technological workshops.
Makers range from crafters and homesteaders to garage tinkerers and open-source space flight software developers. The aim of the...
UNT on the Square expands its Thursday Night Music series to Tuesdays in October
What: The fall Tuesday and Thursday Night Music Series at UNT on the Square, presented by the University of North Texas College of Music and the Institute for the Advancement of the Arts.
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic courthouse square.
When: 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday night in October
Cost: Free
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