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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

FOURTH OF JULY

Celebrate Independence Day by checking out some of these events happening around Denton this weekend.

The Liberty Run 5K and 1-Mile Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at Denton Civic Center. Online registration ends today, June 28, or sign up in person at the Denton Civic Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 29, and Friday, June 30, as well as before the start of the race at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Registration requires a $30 fee.
The Yankee Doodle Parade begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, at the Downtown Denton Square near the Wells Fargo building. It will continue throughout the square and end at the Denton Civic Center.
Denton’s Fourth of July Jubilee starts at 6 p.m. Monday, July 3, in Downtown Denton Square with live music, a hot dog eating contest, games, a host of local vendors, face painting and photo opportunities. The evening includes a drone show at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Catch a free showing of Independence Day at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Lucky Lou’s. The first 25 movie viewers will get a free bag of Movie Tavern popcorn!

The university is closed for the holiday and classes will not be held on Tuesday, July 4.

INTRODUCING THE MARKET

The Market by Clark Bakery is now open! Located behind Eagle Landing near the Business Leadership Building, The Market offers fresh baked goods every day, serves as the new venue for Which Wich, and has all your favorite snacks and drinks as well as a coffee bar stocked with Voltage Coffee. Stop by to see the newest addition to UNT’s award-winning Dining Services locations.

MUSIC PRACTICE NORTH RENOVATIONS

The Music Practice North building will be closed for renovations during July. College of Music students who have belongings in the building that they may need while it’s closed should retrieve them before Saturday, July 1. Email music.information@unt.edu for any assistance needed in removing items.

Scrappy dressed as Frida Kahlo with text reading

LAST CHANCE FOR SUMMER REGISTRATION

This is your chance to register for the last available 2023 summer session. The deadline for late registration as well as tuition and fees payment for Summer 5 Week 2 Session is 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 28. A late registration fee of $75 will apply. Register now to stay on top of your summer schedule.

Scrappy showing off the Mean Green Eagle Claw.

MR. EAGLE!

In last week’s issue we asked, “What was the mascot’s name when the first human put on the iconic Eagle costume?” The correct answer is Mr. Eagle. First appearing in 1963, the mascot costume was provided by the North Texas Marching Band. Band director Maurice McAdow and Helen Wright, with what was then the business school, designed it with leather, plastic and chicken wire and a paper-mâché head. For the first football game of the season, assistant drum major Eric Brewster “flew” into the stadium, introducing fans to Mr. Eagle. Over time — and other names — that morphed into the Scrappy costume we know and love today.

Thank you to everyone who participated, and be ready for the next trivia contest in July.

Digital graphic of a checklist on a clipboard.

NEW SEMESTER CHECKLIST

It’s never too early to start crossing things off your Fall 2023 to-do list. Student Accounting has created a New Semester Checklist informing students of important dates to remember, including how to secure your classes before the payment deadline and how to confirm your refund preference.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

UNT offers Off-Campus Housing resources to help students find the perfect place to live in Denton. Create a profile, compare housing options and find roommates all in one place!

FREE CLIMB DAY

Looking for a new fitness goal this summer? Challenge yourself to conquer the 45-foot-tall climbing wall! Free Climb Day is happening from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 3, at the Pohl Recreation Center. No pass is needed during this time.

COMING UP

Here's a snapshot of campus happenings this week. Please check the UNT Calendar for updates and the status of all events, or contact the event organizers for details.

June 28 – Professional Picture Day 4:30 to 6 p.m. at University Union 341A
June 29-July 27 (every Tuesday and Thursday) – Small Group Training: Ladies Who Lift 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at Pohl Rec Center
June 30 – First Day to Drop with W – Summer 5 Week 2 Session
June 30 – Midpoint of the Semester – Summer 8 Week Session
June 30 – Likes for Loot 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Discovery Park G140
July 1-29 (every Saturday) – General Audience – Forward to the Moon at Sky Theater Planetarium, EESAT 150
July 1 – The Planets and Beyond Live Show 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sky Theater Planetarium, EESAT 150

UNT ATHLETICS TAKE FLIGHT

Mean Green athletics will officially be part of the American Athletic Conference on July 1. The men’s basketball team’s recent NIT Championship, the football team’s six bowl appearances in seven years and the women’s soccer team’s 28 consecutive winning seasons made headlines in our conference welcome video. Go Mean Green!

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