HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
What a wonderful time of year! Finals are wrapping up, fall commencement is right around the corner and the holiday season is in full swing. Take a look at this year’s holiday video to see what Scrappy whips up during UNT’s Great Holiday Baking Challenge, and check out these important details about Winter Break before you unplug for some much needed time off:
- During the break, UNT will be closed from 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2.
- The campus also will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- Select dining halls close this week, so check UNT Dining’s Winter Break hours for more details.
- Fall dining meal plans expire Friday, Dec. 15.
- Bus service will be limited so monitor UNT Transportation on Twitter for the latest updates.
- Return your rented textbooks by Friday, Dec. 15.
- If you live in a residence hall, be sure to unplug all appliances, take home your necessities and lock your door on the way out.
- Residence halls close Friday, Dec. 15, but students may request to move back in starting on Saturday, Jan. 6, and requests must be processed before then.
- Current fall semester residents may qualify for Winter Break housing. Log in to the eHousing portal to apply as soon as possible since the last day to sign up is Friday, Dec. 15.
- Grades and academic standing for all Fall 2023 sessions will be posted by Wednesday, Dec. 20.
- Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 16.
This is the last 2023 issue of UNT Weekly, but it’ll be back in your inbox starting Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. We hope you have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!
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CON-GRAD-ULATIONS!
We're celebrating commencement all weekend long, from the first ceremony at 8 a.m. Friday through the ninth ceremony at 4 p.m. on Sunday. The College of Music ceremony will take place in the Murchison Performing Arts Center. Other ceremonies will be in the UNT Coliseum, which enforces a clear bag policy and will be using metal detectors.
Congratulations, graduates! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished.
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GRAD APPS FOR SPRING
If you’ll be crossing the stage next semester, you can get a head start on your graduation application. Spring and Summer 2024 graduates participating in spring commencement may apply for degree conferral through Thursday, Feb. 22.
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SPRING REGISTRATION
Speaking of spring, registration for Spring 2024 courses is still open for all classifications! Register now through Thursday, Jan. 11, to master your out-of-this-world spring schedule, and register for a winter course by Friday, Dec. 15, to stay on track or graduate early. May the Force be with you as you follow these tips:
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MONTHLY MOTIVATION
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.”
— Brian Herbert, New York Times bestselling author and Notable Book Award recipient
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THANK A TEACHER
With the semester winding down, take a moment to reflect on all the professors, instructors and advisors who have helped you along the way. Show them how much you appreciate them by writing a note through the Thank a Teacher program. Log in with your EUID and send as many thank you messages as you’d like to your favorite faculty members and advisors!
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TITLE IX AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AVP
LaToya Haynes is UNT's new assistant vice president for Title IX and equal opportunity. She has 10 years of investigative experience with staff, faculty and student complaints, including roles at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Old Dominion and University of Maryland-College Park, and two UNT assignments — in Equal Opportunity & Title IX and in Residence Life-Community Standards. She has a master’s degree in social work from Stony Brook University and is working on a doctorate in higher education.
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WINTER BREAK BUCKET LIST
If you’re closer to Frisco, visit the Frisco Heritage Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 14, for Walnut’s Wassail Walk. If you’ll be in Dallas, the Latino Cultural Center is celebrating Posada from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17.
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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.
COMING UP IN FRISCO
- Through Dec. 14 – Sip and Study at the Frisco Landing Student Org Lounge 320
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AUTUMNAL BLISS ON CAMPUS
As we near the end of finals week, we hope you can take a break from your studies for a few minutes to enjoy UNT’s fall campus beauty. Step outside and embrace the crisp air to refresh your mind and reset your focus.
One day soon, you’ll graduate and leave UNT to accomplish even greater things, so enjoy your time on campus while you can and finish the semester strong!
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