Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023

UNT's Great Holiday Baking Challenge video
   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! 
Student at commencement
   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.
See the full schedule and links to the livestreams and the virtual commencement experience (which will be updated online for fall early Friday, Dec. 15), and note that traffic will be heavier than usual, especially on the west side of campus. Share these parking tips and important information with your loved ones who plan to be at your commencement ceremony, and if you haven’t already, take a look at this semester’s Great Grads for inspiring stories of achievement. 
Congratulations, graduates! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished. 
Student with their laptop
   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.
Check out these step-by-step visuals on how to apply for graduation and go over these undergrad and graduate guides to make your journey to graduation the smoothest it can be. 
Scrappy Wars graphic
   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: 
Student studying at Discovery Park
   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 

Thank a Teacher digital graphic
   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
Headshot of LaToya Haynes, new Title IX and equal opportunity assistant vice president
   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.
Students toasting smores
   WINTER BREAK BUCKET LIST   
If you’re staying around Denton this Winter Break, here are some ideas for fun and festive activities to do around town. Visit the hot chocolate bar at Two Gentleman of Verona as you walk through the Downtown Denton Square to admire its decked-out decorations. There’s a free screening of A Christmas Story at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 14, at Andersons Eatery & Distillery, and the Denton Recreation Center is serving Cookies & Cocoa To Go from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
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.
Check out the Discover Denton, Visit Frisco and Visit Dallas pages for the latest events in the North Texas area. 
   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 
   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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