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Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

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ROUND UP RECAP

What an unforgettable week! This year’s Homecoming festivities roped in UNT traditions, Mean Green Pride and campus spirit. Catch up on the latest episode of the Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast, a special homecoming episode featuring the Talons spirit student organization as they talk about our blazing Homecoming Bonfire tradition.

Gallop through the Frisco Landing Homecoming celebration, where students enjoyed concessions, games, dancing and riding a mechanical bull! The week also consisted of an engaging alumni panel discussion and a campus cleanup.

Students talking at a table at an org fair

STAY CONNECTED

Don’t hang up your saddle just yet — the energy doesn’t stop after Homecoming! Explore more ways to stay involved with student life on campus all semester long.

Use Orgsync, your pathway to over 450 student organizations to discover ways to connect with others who share similar interests.
Find online student resources and opportunities.
Consider volunteering on campus to give back in a big way.

MAYBORN GETS LIT(ERARY)

The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference returns to campus on Friday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 25. This annual conference unites writing and film creatives for a series of masterclasses and engaging talkback sessions. UNT students may email moremayborn@unt.edu to request a registration discount code.

View the complete conference schedule, and register!

TOYS FOR TICKETS

Transportation Services continues to make it easier to clear or reduce campus parking citations. The Toys for Tickets program returns starting Friday, Oct. 29, and will continue through Friday, Dec. 12, benefiting WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive.
To participate, bring new, unwrapped toy donations with purchase receipts to the Transportation Services office on the first floor of the Highland Street Garage, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Double the purchase price amount will be applied to your outstanding citation balance, with some limitations.

Graphic of 3 individuals holding a vote sign

EARLY VOTING AT GATEWAY
Early voting is open through Friday, Oct. 31, at UNT’s Gateway Center, Room 52, for voters registered in Denton County. Remember to bring a valid form of ID.

Find the Denton County voting location closest to you by entering your address, or view details on mail or absentee voting at votedenton.gov. Remember, you must have registered to vote in Denton County by Oct. 6 to vote here. If you miss early voting, election day is Nov. 4. Use your voice and vote!

Pic of Septura near London’s Tower Bridge

FINE ARTS SERIES

The UNT Fine Arts Series will host Septura, a London-based brass septet renowned for redefining brass chamber music, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

Students may get their one free ticket by visiting the Murchison Performing Arts Center Box Office to show a valid student ID. General admission tickets can be purchased online.

President Keller shaking hands with a student

HOWDY GENERATIONS

How many generations has President Keller's family lived in Texas? Send us an email with the correct answer to be entered into a random drawing for a UNT swag pack. The answer will be revealed in a future UNT Weekly issue, so stay tuned!

BUILT TO LEAD

Want to learn strategies to help you handle challenges? Join The Center for Leadership Development for Leadership and Leading with Awareness from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the University Union 314. You'll learn how self-awareness, emotional intelligence and active listening can change the way you handle conflict.

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.

Check out this week’s Athletics events.

Oct. 22 – Haunted Candle Making 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 23 – Chill Gaming Hour 2-3 p.m. in Chestnut Hall 313
Oct. 23 – Garden 101 Plant Propagation 3-5 p.m. at the Community Garden behind Crumley Hall
Oct. 23-24 – Distinguished Speaker – Dr. Chris Voigt (MIT) 4:45-5:45 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. in ESSC 255
Oct. 25 – Virtual Make a Difference Day 10 a.m.- noon
Oct. 27 – Clay Candle Ghosts 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 27 – Test or Treat 1-3 p.m. on the University Union South Lawn
Oct. 28 – Boo Bash 6-8 p.m. University Union Emerald Ballroom

Coming Up at Discovery Park

Oct. 27 – The Spark @ Discovery Park Workshop: Pin Loom Weaving 3-4 p.m. in B135

Coming Up at Frisco Landing

Oct. 23 – Building and Managing Your Credit 11-11:30 a.m. in Room 320
Oct. 27 – Pumpkin Painting and Crafting 1:30-2:30 p.m. Frisco Landing and Inspire Park lobbies
Oct. 28 – Flu Fighters 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Frisco Landing Lobby

BOWL BOUND

The Mean Green closed out Homecoming Week with a sweet victory, defeating UTSA 55-17, clinching bowl eligibility! Next up, the team heads to Charlotte, North Carolina, to take on the Charlotte 49er.

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