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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

UNT JOINS THE AMERICAN

UNT officially entered the American Athletic Conference on July 1 and all Mean Green athletics teams will compete in the league beginning this fall!

“Joining The American is another example of UNT’s commitment to excellence and is an exciting new beginning for us,” UNT President Neal Smatresk says.

Five other new members — UAB, UTSA, Rice, Charlotte and FAU — transitioned at the same time as UNT. The six universities join East Carolina, Memphis, Navy (football only), South Florida, SMU, Temple, Tulane, Tulsa and Wichita State (basketball and Olympic Sports only) – to bring The American’s membership to 15 schools.

Don't miss “The American — Day One” video, celebration photos and more. Go Mean Green!

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FALL REGISTRATION

There is still time to enroll in courses for the Fall 2023 semester. The last day to register is Thursday, Aug. 17. Late registration is from Friday, Aug. 18, to Friday, Aug. 25, and will include a late fee of $75. The first day of classes for the new fall term is Monday, Aug. 21. Check out a detailed list of important dates for Fall 2023.

BEAT THE HEAT

Texas is heating up, so make sure while you're having your summer fun in the sun that you're also staying cool and hydrated. An estimated 80% of U.S. adults are mildly dehydrated, making it easier to get heat exhaustion. While temperatures are high — and expected to be in the 100s again next week — the heat index calculates how hot it really feels to the human body, which in some cases can be more than 10 degrees higher. Drinking plenty of water, wearing sunscreen and taking breaks from being outdoors for long periods of time can all help prevent heat exhaustion. Find out more ways to avoid heat-related illnesses.

OPENING RECEPTION

Join UNT from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 7, at the opening reception of the UNT CoLab’s “square-d” exhibition. This free event will feature work from community members as well as artists such as Dan Black and alumnus John Bramblitt. Artwork may be purchased for $25, and select pieces will be available for a silent auction bid throughout Friday evening. All proceeds from art sales benefit the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger. The exhibition will run through Saturday, July 29.

SUMMER SOAR PARTY

UNT presents an evening of summer fun at Grandscape in The Colony from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. The Summer Soar Party is open to everyone. Bring along prospective students, family and friends so they can catch a glimpse of what being a UNT student is all about. You also can learn more about UNT’s 244 degree programs, play games and get free swag. We hope to see you there!

SECRET CHEF

Mayborn alum Anthony Langston made his debut Thursday, June 29, on Hulu’s Secret Chef cooking show. Langston’s nontraditional path to the culinary world is captured in his interview with the North Texan. Known for his colorful personality and a talent for using bold flavors, he auditioned for MasterChef and appeared on Netflix’s Best Leftovers Ever! before being offered a slot on Secret Chef. All episodes are streaming now on Hulu so tune in to support our Mean Green alumnus!

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JOB SCAMMERS

The UNT Career Center wants students to beware of job scammers this summer. There has been an increasing number of emails where scammers pose as recruiters or UNT employees and may provide a form to fill out or ask for personal information. Protect yourself from scams by keeping confidential information safe. Never pay for the promise of a potential job and always research the position or person contacting you. Email the Career Center with any questions at career.center@unt.edu or call them at 940-565-2105 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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DAY IN THE LIFE AT UNT

Follow sophomore Shelby as she takes us through a day in her life at UNT. We love learning more about our students, and Shelby shows us a little about her everyday routine as she shares advice on how to manage a full schedule. Check out her video to see what she does on a typical day!

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.

Through July 8 – Emmy Bright Exhibition: “It Gets Better or It Doesn’t” noon-5 p.m. at Art Building 160
July 5 (every first Wednesday) – Support Group for Adults Who Stutter 6 p.m. at the Speech and Hearing Clinic
July 6 – Paleta Paradise 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Discovery Park, DP Hallways
July 6 – Deco Dinnerware 1-3 p.m. in the University Union Jade Ballroom
July 6-27 (every Thursday) – Summer Social Hour 2-4 p.m. at Marquis Hall 130
July 7 – Undergraduate Deadline to Change to Pass/No Pass – Summer 5 Week 2 Session
July 7-21 (every Friday) – Fulbright Fridays: Virtual Info Sessions 3-4 p.m. online
July 10-14 – Summer 2023 Lab Specials Week 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. at the Student Health and Wellness Center
July 10 – UPCinema: Woman King 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the University Union Lyceum
July 10 – Cornhole League 5 p.m. at Pohl Recreation Center Courtyard

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MEAN GREEN MISS TEXAS!

Congratulations to Ellie Breaux, former North Texas Dancer, who was crowned Miss Texas 2023! She earned her bachelor’s in marketing from UNT in May. As the daughter of a Houston police officer, she hopes to use her platform to promote her “Cops in the Community” initiative to bridge the gap between police officers and local communities. Ellie will represent Texas in the 2024 Miss America pageant. We couldn’t be prouder!

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