HAPPY JUNETEENTH!
Monday, June 19, is Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the end of slavery. The news finally reached Texas two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. On June 17, 2021, it became an official federal holiday, largely due to the work of UNT alumna Opal Lee, who is widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” Read about Opal Lee in the North Texan, and how UNT alumnus Jarred Howard has been working with her and other UNT connections to create the National Juneteenth Museum.
Check out these events to celebrate:
- Celebrating Juneteenth: Music of Black Composers by the Orchestra of New Spain, at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15 in the Lewisville Grand Theater. Tickets are $5 for students.
- The two-day Denton Juneteenth Celebration starts at 3:45 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Fred Moore Park with live music and entertainment. The Juneteenth Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Denton Civic Center and will end with closing ceremonies at Fred Moore Park. This event is free for all to enjoy.
- Opal’s Walk for Freedom, from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, June 19, will take you from the Fort Worth Library to the National Juneteenth Museum. Register to walk with her in person or virtually.
- Bruceteria is hosting a special Juneteenth lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 19.
The university will be closed, and classes will not be held on the holiday.
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TARRANT AREA FOOD BANK
Students who need food can stop by the free mobile pantry provided by the Tarrant Area Food Bank from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, in Lot 20. No documents are required. Be aware that there will be heavy traffic in this area as people drive through the site. If you don’t plan to attend the event, we recommend avoiding the west side of campus during those hours.
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PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH
Summer is a great time to prioritize your wellness! With summer plans in action and the fall semester on the horizon, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. If you need help finding a place to start, check out UNT’s resources that can help boost your wellness in nine different areas: physical, social, emotional, creative, intellectual, occupational, environmental, spiritual and financial. No matter the subject, UNT is here to help make your summer as smooth as possible.
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PURCHASE PARKING PERMITS
Get ready for the fall semester by purchasing your parking permit ahead of time. Commuter students can start purchasing Eagle permits on Wednesday, June 14. Resident permits for upperclassmen are available for purchase starting Wednesday, July 5. Freshman resident permits go on sale Wednesday, July 12. Purchase your permit and learn more.
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OPEN FOR ORIENTATION
It’s time to welcome our new Eagles! Orientation sessions began June 2 and will continue through Aug. 17, which means there will be large groups of new students around campus all summer. Orientation gives incoming students a chance to get familiar with campus, meet their classmates, learn about UNT resources and visit advisors. If you're on campus and see new students and families, be sure to welcome them to the Mean Green Family! For specific session dates and schedules, visit the Freshman Orientation and Transfer Orientation web pages.
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CONGRESSIONAL AWARD WINNER
Luis Fraga, CVAD fashion design junior, was one of 574 students in the country to earn the 2023 U.S. Congressional Gold Medal Award, Congress’ highest honor for young people in the U.S. who have logged hundreds of hours in voluntary public service, expedition and exploration, personal development and physical fitness. Congratulations, Luis!
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MONTHLY MOTIVATION
“The things that make us different, those are our super powers.” – Lena Waithe, American actress, producer and screenwriter
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RICCO ETHICS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
UNT recently announced the winners of the Ricco Ethics Scholarship Competition for the Fall 2023 semester. The scholarship competition promotes intellectual and ethical debates relating to the UNT students’ field of study. Congratulations to Sara Tonge, first place graduate winner; Kiana Kawahara, first place undergraduate winner; and Connor Kokora, second place undergraduate winner! Collectively, these three students were awarded $12,000 for their work and research.
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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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GOURMET FOR GOLD
UNT Dining Services is competing at the annual Chef Culinary Conference this week! Our award-winning chefs and staff have won medals in past competitions, and we are so excited to see how they do this year. Good luck, UNT Dining!
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