SCRAPPY SAYS, WELCOME BACK!
Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester! As always, supporting our students so they can succeed is our No. 1 goal. As a UNT student, you’ve got a lot on your plate. But you also have a lot of resources and plenty of people in the Mean Green Family who care about you and want to help when you need it.
- Have a question? Find answers to the most frequently asked student questions with Scrappy Says, your go-to for assistance with enrollment and financial services at UNT.
- Feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious? It’s important to take time to care for yourself and explore campus resources that focus on your wellbeing.
- Striving to start the semester on the right talon? The Learning Center offers a variety of tutoring options designed to help you succeed in your classes. Tutors can answer questions, check your approach to concepts and offer alternative solutions to problems.
- Struggling with food needs? Check out the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger. Students can visit once per week during open hours.
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SEPTEMBER FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Football season is almost here, and we can’t wait to see our Mean Green team play in the newly renamed DATCU Stadium! Here’s a quick glance at September’s games:
- Sept. 2 – Mean Green vs. California Golden Bears 3 p.m. at DATCU Stadium (DATCU Day)
- Sept. 9 – FIU Panthers vs. Mean Green 5:30 p.m. in Miami, Florida. Listen on the Varsity Network or watch on ESPN+.
- Sept. 16 – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Mean Green 6 p.m. in Ruston, Louisiana. Listen on the Varsity Network or watch on ESPN+.
- Sept. 30 – Mean Green vs. ACU Wildcats (time TBD) at DATCU Stadium (Family Weekend)
Take a look at the complete fall schedule and join us in supporting our football team this year. Remember that UNT students receive free admission to home games, and student tickets for all fall sporting events are now available to claim. Don’t forget about DATCU Stadium’s Clear Bag Policy and check out other stadium info before you head to the first home game. Go Mean Green!
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GRAB & GO BREAKFAST
Off-Campus Student Services wants to help you settle in this semester by providing a Grab & Go snack from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at Commuter Lot 54 with free breakfast items and beverages, while supplies last. Grab some food on your way to or from class as you learn about the resources Willis Library, Access Services and Barnes & Noble can offer students.
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TRADITIONS OF SPIRIT
Last week, we asked a question about the Spirit Bell: “What year was the new bell found to replace the old one?” The correct answer is 2002. After a 20-year search, a group of dedicated UNT alumni found a very similar bell, in both size and sound, that would replace the retired bell. The Spirit Bell is now rung at UNT football home games, symbolizing victory, strength and vitality.
This week, we are highlighting the Homecoming Bonfire, the largest handmade pallet bonfire in Texas! While the Spirit Bell is one of the oldest traditions, the bonfire is one of the largest traditions at UNT. The bonfire sparks spirit and kindles community among the Mean Green Family the night before the Homecoming football game each fall.
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RESEARCH DAY POSTERS
Save the date for the inaugural University Research Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Gateway Center Ballrooms 34, 35, 43 and 47. All undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students are invited to submit abstracts for posters highlighting innovative and educational research on campus. Abstracts for posters are due Friday, Sept. 15, and applicants will be notified of selection on Friday, Sept. 22.
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NEW NAME FOR NEW COLLEGE
We have exciting news from New College at UNT at Frisco! The college name has changed from New College to the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies. Degree programs that previously were housed in New College will be part of the newly created Department of Multidisciplinary Innovation.
“This is a huge milestone for us,” says Audhesh Paswan, vice provost for UNT at Frisco and dean of the college. “The new name represents who we are, what we are doing and what we plan to keep doing. We feel that students will identify more with the new name as it better reflects the type of degrees they are receiving.”
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CALLING ALL FOODIES
UNT’s award-winning Dining Services offers students some of the best food in the nation. With five dining halls, including a fully vegan Mean Greens Café and an allergen-free Kitchen West, Dining Services provides a range of options. And there’s more to celebrate than just great food! Take a look at upcoming Dining Services Events during which each dining hall celebrates food holidays and national holidays with themed dishes and seasonal treats.
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MEAN GREEN PRIDE
At UNT, we’re proud to be Mean Green. We show that pride by wearing green every Friday. Need more green in your wardrobe? Follow UNT social media accounts to learn about pop-up T-shirt giveaways around campus, at Discovery Park and UNT at Frisco during the semester. Be sure to stay tuned to our socials for a chance to score a free shirt and show your Mean Green Pride each Friday by wearing something green!
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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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BACK TO SCHOOL BEGINS!
We’re excited for this new term, and we hope everyone had a great start to their semester. See if you can spot yourself in the First Day of Class video on UNT's YouTube channel. Finish the week strong and make this school year count!
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