COMMENCEMENT SUCCESS!
It’s a wrap for Spring 2023 Commencement! President Smatresk spoke to the Class of 2023 about achieving success through challenging times. “It’s all right not to be sure, it's all right to try different things, and use the resilience that your education here has taught you,” he said.
We also hope you enjoyed the Virtual Commencement Experience option for graduates who were not able to attend the in-person commencement ceremonies. This was a great way for graduates to celebrate with their family and friends virtually!
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WHAT'S NEXT?
Congratulations on completing the spring semester! Give a Mean Green cheer for the 2023 graduating class! Whether you’re still a student or starting your new journey as a graduate, the possibilities for your future are endless. But you may be wondering, what's next?
If you’re interested in getting a job or internship, but you’re not sure where to start, check out UNT’s Career Center. It offers a wide variety of resources to help students and alumni get on a path to success, from resume writing assistance to internship advising, which enrolled students can schedule via Navigate.
Students seeking campus employment must use Handshake to apply for campus jobs. View available positions, upload documents such as your resume and cover letter, and start applying. Check out the UNT Career Center’s Handshake Guide for Students for more assistance.
Graduates, if you find yourself unsure about what to do next, read these Keys to Finding a Post-Graduation Job.
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LAST DAY FOR PASS/NO PASS
UNDERGRADUATES in good standing with a "C" average or better on all work attempted in residence at UNT may schedule one course a semester on the pass/no pass option. Seniors may elect more than one pass/no pass course during their final semester. You may apply a maximum of 18 semester hours of credit under the pass/no pass option toward the bachelor's degree. Only courses counted as electives on the student's degree plan may be scheduled under the pass/no pass option. These hours are not used in calculating the grade-point average, but they do count as full credit.
TRANSFER STUDENTS have the same pass/no pass privileges and restrictions, but they must pass 30 semester hours of regularly graded courses at UNT to be eligible for graduation.
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MEET BOOMER!
The Talons introduced a new spirit project in 1970 — Boomer, UNT’s muzzleloader cannon, a scale replica of a model widely used in the U.S.-Mexican War. This ongoing football tradition ensures that fans in the stadium literally have a blast while cheering for the Mean Green by providing an element of excitement. What does Boomer, the cannon being fired, signal during a game? 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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WORLD BEE DAY
May 20 is National World Bee Day! This day was created to educate about the impact bees have on our ecosystem and ways to preserve these fuzzy pollinators. The We Mean Green Fund committee, composed of students, staff and faculty, provides funding for pollinators’ habitats and helped UNT become the first Bee Campus USA institution in Texas and the 12th in the nation! While exploring campus, observe the pollinative patches that act as sanctuaries for pollinators, either by providing food or beneficial habitats. If you are not on campus, you can take a virtual tour!
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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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OPAL LEE EARNS HONORARY DEGREE!
"The grandmother of Juneteenth" received an honorary doctorate from UNT last weekend. This inspiring UNT alumna and activist led the charge in making Juneteenth a national holiday — earning admiration and accolades along the way such as a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
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