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Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

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   SECRETS TO SUCCESS   

Want to make the most out of your UNT education and set yourself up for success in your career and in life? Succeed at UNT is a resource that provides tips and tricks to help you while you’re a student and after you graduate. Watch the videos on the website so you know how to flourish during your time here and beyond. 

 

   FLiP RETREAT  

Attention, first-year students! If you’re looking to be a future leader on campus, join the Center for Leadership Development at the First-Year Leadership in Practice (FLiP) Retreat — a full-day experience that takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Camp Copass. Connect with new friends, challenge yourself on the Low Ropes Course and gain leadership skills that will empower you personally and professionally. This camp is free to attend, but make sure you register by Tuesday, Sept. 1.  

Students at the FLiP retreat
 

   GOOD FOR BUSINESS   

Career Fair season is upon us! The Wilson Jones Career Center in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business is hosting the Business Career Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in the University Union Emerald Ballroom, Room 314. Connect with over 100 employers and network with your peers. Business attire is required and be sure to bring several copies of your resume. 

Student talking to an employer

Need to prepare? Check out the Career Fair Prep Week schedule. 
 

MONTHLY MOTIVATION

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” 

— Zig Ziglar, author, salesman and motivational speaker 

Students in a classroom
 

   EAGLE ALERT   

UNT tests its emergency notification system, UNT Eagle Alert, each month. The next system test will be Friday, Aug. 28. The system notifies the UNT community about ongoing emergency situations and university closings by sending text and voice messages by phone and displaying a full-screen alert on campus computers and presentation screens.   

Check your contact information and make updates if needed on the profile tab of my.unt.edu to ensure you receive the test messages and future alerts. 

 

   REC CONNECT   

Want to increase your activity level while making new friends and connections? Rec Sports invites you to Rec Connect. This 8-week program is filled with physical challenges, team building and fun activities — no experience required! You can try one event or all of them. The more events you participate in, the more chances to win a prize in the Rec Connect drawing, so check out the schedule to see which events are for you! 

Students in front of the climbing wall
 

   AFTER-HOURS TRANSPORTATION   

Late night study sesh ran overtime? UNT Transportation has you covered with Night Flight! This late-night transportation route runs from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Night Flight follows the same route as Eagle Point 131, and you can track the bus using the TripShot app. 

If you miss that, UNT also provides free Lyft rides on campus from 2 to 7 a.m. Use the promo code UNTFALL2026 when booking your ride. 

Night Flight bus

Read some safety tips for being on campus at night. 

 

   FALL INTO FUN   

Make this fall semester one to remember with UPC Fall events. With free crafts, movies and music, you are sure to find something to keep you entertained.

View the calendar online or swing by the University Union Program Council office in the University Union, Room 221, to pick up a physical copy. 

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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.   

Check out upcoming Athletics events. 

  • Aug. 26 – Open Mic Night 6:30-9 p.m. in The Syndicate at the University Union 
  • Aug. 27 – Orientation Reunion 4-6 p.m. in the Emerald Ballroom at the University Union 
  • Aug. 28 – Last Day to Drop a Class Section Without a W — Fall Full Term 
  • Aug. 28 – Discover Texas 3 p.m. in Marquis Hall 130 
  • Aug. 28 – UPCinema: Eternity 4-6 and 7-9 p.m. in the Lyceum at the University Union 
  • Aug. 31 – Sewn Sleep Masks 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in University Union 214 
  • Aug. 31 – Grocery Bingo 4-6 p.m. in the Lyceum at the University Union 
  • Sept. 1 – What UNT Libraries Can Do For Grad Students 11 a.m.-noon Virtual Event 
  • Sept. 1 – First Gen Friendzy 5-6:30 p.m. in Sage Hall 230 
  • Sept. 1 – First Year Connections Kick-Off 6-7:30 p.m. in the Jade Ballroom at the University Union 

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

  • Aug. 28 – The Pull of Stronger Magnets: From the Compass to the Rare Earths 11 a.m. in B155 
  • Sept. 1 – Master Career Fair Networking 1-3 p.m. in A140 
  • Sept. 2 – Disco Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in CG130

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

  • Aug. 27 – Junk Journals 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Room 320 
  • Aug. 31 – Grocery Bingo noon-1 in the Lobby 
  • Aug. 31 – Career Insights Beyond the Classroom: Haris Khan 5-6 p.m. in Room 130 
  • Sept. 1 – Credit Q&A noon-1 p.m. in Room 320 
 
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   SWAG CHECK   

Students showed off their first day of class fits and it looks like they are runway ready!

Watch this reel and see if you can recognize a familiar face. 

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   #HFNT   

The Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast is back from summer break! Tune in to hear a few of our Eagle Ambassadors share the inside scoop on some the best places on campus and around Denton. 

 

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