STAY WARM, UNT!
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm during these weather conditions! Keep an eye on calendar.unt.edu to stay up to date regarding UNT event cancellations and postponements this week or contact event organizers for more details.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Happy Black History Month! This observance is celebrated annually in February to honor African Americans and their culture, history, and societal contributions. This year’s theme is “Black Resistance” — African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression to achieve accomplishments like the end of slavery, dismantling of Jim Crow segregation in the South, desegregation of educational institutions and many more. Celebrate the month with Dining Services from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday in February. Enjoy a variety of African recipes that trace the journey of two ingredients, greens and rice, from their African roots to contemporary Southern U.S. cuisine.
Due to the weather, week one’s celebration will be limited to Eagle Landing. The African-inspired dishes will be available Thursday at 11 a.m. while they last! Check out Dining Services’ hours of operations.
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STUDENT DIVERSITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Are you a student who’s passionate about diversity and inclusion? Apply to be a member on the Student Diversity Advisory Council (SDAC). The newly-created SDAC is a standing university-wide council that will serve as a student advisory board for Diversity & Inclusion. The SDAC will gather student representatives from colleges across the university to assist with the implementation of diversity, campus climate, equity, and accountability policies and practices. This pilot council will include a one-year commitment in which students will establish the council’s founding documents and principles and provide feedback and recommendations related to improving inclusion on the campus. If you are interested, apply by Feb. 10!
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COMPLETE CARE WEBINAR
Join us for 30-minute webinars to introduce our new comprehensive family care benefit: Complete Care, powered by UrbanSitter and Kinside. Whether you’re looking for childcare (sitters, nannies, daycares, preschools), senior care (non-medical), pet care, and more, Complete Care can help you find the right caregiver for you or help you find caregiving jobs that fit your schedule. Additionally, potential caregivers will receive a promo code for a free 1-year caregiver membership (normally $34.95) and background check, as a member of the UNT Community! Check out the webinar schedule here.
Webinars are scheduled:
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MONTHLY MOTIVATION
”Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” – Germany Kent American print and broadcast journalist, pageant winner, actress, producer, philanthropist, and author
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RACE TO ZERO WASTE
Join the We Mean Green Fund for the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a two-month competition and educational campaign spreading the word about the importance of adopting low-waste practices. This competition runs from Jan. 30 to March 25. Keep an eye out for weekly social media campaigns on Twitter and Instagram to win prizes, including reusable utensils, water bottles, tote bags and more.
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UNT AT THE GRAMMYS
The Grammys are this Sunday! Meet College of Music alumnus Vaughn Faison, who made a spontaneous decision to pursue singing as a college student. Now as part of the group Kings Return, the group is up for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella category at this year's ceremony, scheduled for Feb. 5. Check out this North Texan article for more information on this story!
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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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ICY WEATHER!
If you're tired of being stuck inside, take a look outside and get a glimpse of how beautiful campus looks on a snow day!
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