NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
The deadline to submit scholarship applications to receive a UNT endorsement for the Rhodes, Mitchell and Marshall scholarships is Sunday, Aug. 6.
UNT has a single nominating committee for the three scholarships. All required forms, essays, transcripts and letters of recommendation must be combined and submitted via email in the form of one complete PDF. Students should not confuse national-level application and nomination deadlines with the Aug. 6 internal UNT deadline. If you plan to apply for any of these opportunities, please send a brief email to James Duban and Lily Geilhausen to learn more about the process.
There are many other funding opportunities that do not require institutional endorsement. Keep in mind that most nationally competitive scholarships require applications to be submitted one year in advance.
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CORNER STORE CLOSING
Dining Services announced some exciting changes happening on campus! The Corner Store located on the University Union first floor will be closing Friday, June 23, but you can still enjoy its tasty treats in other locations.
Stop by Verde Everyday Express, located on the University Union second floor across from Chick-fil-A. They will continue to serve your favorite sandwiches, chips, salads and snacks, plus Scrappy’s Ice Cream! Check out the UNT Dining Instagram page for more information and future updates concerning The Market, the new retail venue on campus.
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GREEN WINS GOLD!
Congratulations to our Mean Green chefs Rodrigo Blanquet-Suarez, Sarah Kettelhut, Thomas Reinbold and Shelley McGinnis for winning gold the second year in a row during the American Culinary Federation competition at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Chef Culinary Conference! Their three-course menu featured creative dishes of Lion’s Mane Cake, Crispy Soft-Shelled Crab, Sage Brined Quail Mole and Spring Ginger Lime Cake. UNT is proud to have such talented chefs curating meals for our students!
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BEFORE SCRAPPY, THERE WAS
UNT has gone through quite a few changes since its establishment in 1890 as Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute. Just like North Texas, Scrappy has had a fair share of name changes. It’s hard to imagine Scrappy with a different name!
With that being said, what was the mascot’s name when the first human put on the iconic eagle costume? Send an email with the correct answer, and 10 randomly selected students will each win a Mean Green prize pack. The answer will be announced in an upcoming issue.
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SUMMER FITNESS EVENTS
UNT invites you to join in on the summer fitness fun! Rec Sports is offering unlimited group fitness class passes for $15 until Aug. 12. Students can participate in classes like cardio kickboxing, dance lessons and meditation. With several programs, dates and times to choose from, there is something for everyone. If you’re interested in getting active, check out a full list of Rec Sports programs.
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POLLINATIVE PRAIRIE
The Diamond Eagles Society selected the Pecan Creek Pollinative Prairie to receive its 2023 funding, totaling $77,500, for a new expansion project called the Diamond Eagles Community and Learning Area. The development will feature a new covered pavilion, observational dock, accessible walkway and signage. The Pollinative Prairie, located on four acres of the east field at Discovery Park, is open to all visitors who are looking to relax, research or learn about the more than 900 plant and animal species that have been observed in the prairie.
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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.
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UNT ON THE BIG SCREEN!
Giovannie Cruz continues her role as Orloni Peddler in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, now playing in theaters. Cruz previously played the same role in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Cruz is an actress, singer and director who has starred in The Suicide Squad, co-directed the short film ILLEGAL and was one of the February 2021 winners for Best Women Short at the IndieX Film Festival. Check out her North Texan interview.
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