Starting this summer, undergraduate students can enroll in the UNT Global Career Accelerator. The six-credit hour course will be offered during the 10 Week Summer Session. In this fully online, project-based program, you will complete work connected to organizations with global reach such as Intel, OpenAI, L’Oréal and the Grammys. 

You also will gain experience using industry tools including Google Analytics, Meta Ads Manager, Python, SQL and Tableau, while strengthening the communication and professional skills employers expect.  

Speaking of summer, applications for summer housing are now open. There are three different housing options to choose from to fit your summer schedule. Spots are limited and are awarded on a first come, first served basis, so if you plan to stay on campus this summer, apply as soon as possible. 

The UNT Alumni Association is seeking passionate students with strong communication skills to become members of the UNT Student Alumni Ambassador program. SAA members gain valuable networking opportunities and leadership experience by engaging with the UNT alumni community and serving as official student representatives of the Alumni Association. Applications are open until Monday, April 20, with in-person interviews conducted Wednesday, April 22, through Friday, April 24. Selections will be announced the last week of April. 

Also, for graduating students, register and come to the Alumni 101 series designed to help you navigate post-grad life with confidence. Learn essential career and financial skills and discover how to stay connected with UNT after you graduate. The upcoming sessions are Thursday, April 9, Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 22. Attend at least two sessions to receive a UNT zipper pull for your graduation robe!  

Register now for the April 21 LinkedIn Open to Work Lab, an interactive experience where students will hear from industry leaders on how to navigate what work looks like now and what it means for you. Whether you’re exploring career paths or getting ready to graduate, this experience is designed to help you take your next step with confidence. 

All attendees will receive a free copy of Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI. Lunch and Career Starter Kit giveaways provided at the 11:30 a.m. session. Check out the event agenda and register now!

LinkedIn also is sponsoring a pop-up event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, through Wednesday, April 22, in the Business Leadership Building Commons (first level). All students are invited to attend, regardless of whether they attended the Open to Work Lab. This event is designed to assist students in building their careers by helping them create or update their LinkedIn account, get professional headshots, learn how to stand out and more.

Don’t miss your chance for ice cream on a nice spring day! Catch Clover and special guests as they ride around campus from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9, to give away 500 cups of Clover Dream ice cream, while supplies last. Check out @untpolice on Instagram for updates and the route.

Just note that Clover Dream ice cream contains chocolate, so it is not appropriate for dogs (Clover is pictured after enjoying a pup cup instead)! 

Come and show support for your peers and small businesses at the UNT Art Mart from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, on the Library Mall. Browse table to table and purchase original crafts made by students and local vendors. For updates, follow the @unt_upc Instagram account. 

As the end of the semester gets closer, now is the perfect time to attend a career fair. The Geography, Urban Planning and Ecology Career Fair is the place for you if you want a career in these fields! With multiple employers and city officials attending, there are opportunities for everyone. Any student can attend from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Environmental Science Building. 

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 upcoming Athletics events. 

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

UNT at Frisco asked employers why they hire UNT students, and discovered that creativity, hard work, diversity and grit are all qualities that make them stand out.

If you haven’t already, think about planning to attend a career fair before the semester ends to help you get a head start on your future. 

Tune in to the recent episode of the Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast. Hear from UNT Distinguished Alumnus Sam Golden as he returned to campus last week for a fireside chat and signing of his new memoir, A Golden Legacy: Faith, Family and a Life of Purpose. Read more about Golden and his time at UNT and what he does for the school now.

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