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Famed composer Bruce Broughton joins UNT Symphonic Band for concert featuring his music
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Bruce Broughton, 10-time Emmy Award winner and 2017-18 University of North Texas composer-in-residence, will return to the College of Music to join the Symphonic Band in a performance of his compositions and participate in a unique on-stage conversation where he will discuss his music, career and contributions live for the audience. Media: Download image...
UNT Equity and Diversity Conference to feature keynote speaker Rosa Clemente
What: The 18th annual Equity and Diversity Conference at the University of North Texas, featuring keynote speaker Rosa Clemente, scholar-activist, journalist and 2...
UNT’s Urban Network to host roundtable symposium for students
What: Urban Encounters:People, Places and Politics of the City, a roundtable symposium from the UNT Urban Network.
When: 2-5 p.m. Feb. 5 (Monday).
Where: Willis Library, room 140.
Cost: Free.
DENTON (UNT), Texas — A broad group of faculty comprising the new UNT “Urban Network” is holding their first event called “Urban Encounters:People...
UNT art history professor earns Warhol honor
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Nada Shabout, art history professor and coordinator of the Contemporary Arab and Muslim Cultural Studies Initiative in the College of Visual Arts and Design, has earned a $50,000 Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant.
The grant was created to support writers who address contemporary visual art. Shabout was one of only 20 selected for awards and one of eight recipients in the “Books”...
UNT researchers develop material that could lead to next-generation, ultra-thin electronic devices
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DENTON (UNT), Texas — University of North Texas researchers in the College of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering have created a uniform, thin, two-dimensional material that could revolutionize materials science. Their...
UNT alumni see Grammy wins at 60th annual awards show
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Two University of North Texas alumni were part of projects that earned three awards at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (Jan. 28). Here is a round-up of the winners:
Edward Stephan
Alumnus Edward Stephan is a timpanist for the Pittsburgh Orchestra, which won in the categories of Best Engineered Album (Classical) and Best Orchestral Performance.
Frank Greene
Alumnus Frank Greene is lead trumpet for the Christian McBride Big Band,...
Inventive works on display at Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Lineages exhibition Feb. 9-March 17 at UNT on the Square
What: Metalsmithing and Jewelry: Lineages, an exhibition featuring the works of undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas and their mentors.
When: Feb. 9 (Friday) – March 17 (Saturday). Opening reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 (Friday).
Where: UNT on the Square, 109 N. Elm St., on Denton's historic courthouse square.
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UNT’s Fine Art Series features music, dance and innovative artwork
Three upcoming events at the University of North Texas will feature the Paraguayan harp, breathtaking dance moves and a “factory” that reconnects people lost items.
The shows are part of the spring schedule for the Mary Jo & V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series, now in its 114th season.
Paraguayan harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz will perform 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4 (Sunday) at the Winspear Performance Hall in the Murchison Performing Arts Center, 2100 North Interstate 35 East. He has played around the world for more...
UNT Wind Symphony collaborates with Lone Star Wind Orchestra for tribute to local children’s advocacy group
What: The UNT Wind Symphony and The Lone Star Wind Orchestra present “Winds of a Grateful Heart,” conducted by Eugene Corporon
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 (Thursday).
Where...
Communication studies, political science faculty available to discuss State of the Union January 30
President Donald J. Trump will give his first formal State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress next Tuesday (Jan. 30). He is expected to reset the narrative that his policy agenda and approval ratings have been damaged by internal chaos and his own behavior by touting his most notable achievements. The speech will be televised live, and several Democratic members of Congress have said they will boycott the speech.
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