Welcome to the quick-read summer edition of UNT Weekly! Every Wednesday between now and Aug. 5, you’ll receive a shortened newsletter with important items and sometimes content that’s just for fun!
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Peace Corps volunteers work hard to build and host communities in other countries. Members of the UNT family have served in places including Paraguay, Ghana, Moldova and more. Read stories about their experiences, learn more about joining the Peace Corps, and check out information about UNT’s Peace Corps Prep Certificate, which also can help you develop skills needed for other global careers.
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Saturday, July 4, is American Independence Day, otherwise known as the Fourth of July. This year we celebrate 250 years since the original 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Britain.
In honor of the holiday, the UNT campus will be closed Friday, July 3.
Check out these events happening around the Denton, Dallas and Fort Worth area:
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The Yankee Doodle Parade starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, on the Denton Square, and gates will open for the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club Firework Show at 6 p.m. at the North Texas Fairgrounds, with live music starting at 7 p.m. and the fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. Entry is free, but parking at the fairgrounds is $10 per vehicle.
- The Frisco Freedom Fest Block Party is from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Riders Field with a car show, live music and a fireworks show that begins after the RoughRiders game.
- The Fair Park Fourth fireworks show starts after the conclusion of the last FIFA World Cup match Friday, July 3, at Fair Park in Dallas.
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Addison Kaboom Town is from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Addison Circle Park with live music, an air show and fireworks
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The first session is Wednesday, July 15. You can either join in person or online for a morning or afternoon session. The morning sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the afternoon sessions are from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. If you’re interested, make sure to register by 5 p.m. Friday, July 10.
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Here are some Denton traffic changes happening around campus:
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Due to the ongoing work on the TxDOT I-35 improvement project, Lot 20 is limited to three entry and exit points, located on the northeast, east and west sides of the lot (the south entrance/exit is closed). See the map to help plan your route.
Be sure to follow UNT Transit on Instagram for all parking updates.
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If you're coming to Denton from I-35W, be aware that TxDOT has closed the northbound off-ramp for Oak Street (exit 85B), and it's expected to remain closed through early 2027. Instead, you'll need to exit to Bonnie Brae Street (exit 84).
- There will be intermittent on- and off-ramp closures on southbound I-35 between U.S. 380 (University Drive) and I-35W from 9 p.m. Thursday, July 2, to 5 a.m. Friday, July 3.
- A heads-up for those who work or drive along Bonnie Brae Street between Roselawn Drive and Airport Road: Southbound traffic has been switched to the southbound inside lane (the new left lane), and the outside lane is closed. A switch of the northbound traffic — to the northbound inside lane with the outside lane closed — is expected Monday, July 6.
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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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COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK
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1155 Union Circle #311070 | Denton, TX 76203 US
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