FLIGHT WEEK 2024
First Flight Week, UNT's official welcome week program, is almost upon us! New students will attend campus events Aug. 11-18, to help them get settled and familiar with campus. Frisco Flight Week will start on Monday, Aug. 12, and continue throughout the week at Frisco Landing. If you’re an incoming transfer student, you may participate in the First Flight Transfer Experience, designed especially for you.
Online learners who need extra help during the first two weeks of classes can experience a Virtual Week of Welcome Drop-In Session. Students will meet with an Online Student Experience team member and learn about technology tools and tips to start the semester strong.
New and continuing students are invited to Mean Green Fling from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, on the Library Mall and South Lawn! Bring your current student ID and meet more than 200 student organizations, campus departments and vendors.
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EAGLE INSOMNIA
Looking for something to do instead of sleeping on Sunday night? UPC is taking over the University Union on Sunday, Aug. 11, with nighttime activities including inflatables, bingo, crafts, glow-in-the-dark games and a silent disco. Eagle Insomnia is a popular tradition before each semester, and it will be hosted from 7 to 11 p.m. throughout the Union.
Bring your current student ID to participate. Don’t miss out on a night of fun!
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EAGLE ALERT POST-TEST
UNT’s Eagle Alert system sent a test message to students, faculty, staff and UNT System staff on Friday, Aug. 2. Because the Eagle Alert system is intended to communicate vital, urgent information in potentially life-threatening situations, the university maintains strict criteria for initiating an alert to the community.
If you are on or near campus and receive an Eagle Alert, it is crucial that you pay attention to the alert. Learn about Eagle Alert and check your contact information at my.unt.edu. We suggest saving an Eagle Alert contact in your phone, so you'll know the source of the call (940-369-8097) or text message (89361).
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CONSTRUCTION ON AVENUE C
On Monday, Aug. 12, the City of Denton will begin rebuilding Avenue C from Eagle Drive to Highland Street. Work is expected to last through the fall semester. Barricades will be placed Monday closing Avenue C and vehicles traveling west on Maple Street toward Avenue C will not be able to pass Avenue B.
Pedestrians will need to use crosswalks at Eagle Drive or Highland Street to get around the job site. Stay safe and remember that the work zone is off-limits to everyone except authorized workers!
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SCRAPPY'S SIGHTS
In a previous issue, we asked if you know where the bronze dog statue is located on the UNT campus. This dog is said to be named Rowdy, and he stands proudly in the Traditions Hall courtyard facing North Texas Boulevard. He has a mysterious past, but everyone agrees he’s a good boy!
Rowdy protects the courtyard, and he is one of many animal statues on campus. Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest; winners will receive an email with instructions explaining how to collect their prizes.
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TAX-FREE WEEKEND
Got back-to-school shopping on your to-do list? Tax-Free Weekend in Texas is Friday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 11. This is a great opportunity to save on school supplies, clothing and shoes, as many of these items will be exempt from sales tax during this period. Athletic gear, computers, textbooks and items priced over $100 will remain taxable. Qualifying items purchased online also are tax-free during the Sales Tax Holiday. (Shipping and handling fees are counted as part of the price of an online item.)
Check out these tips from Student Money Management Center to help you save money as you stock up on your school supplies!
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DONATE AND SAVE
We know many students are moving into and out of apartments and cleaning out their pantries this time of year, so if you have any unexpired nonperishable food items, consider donating them to the UNT Food Pantry! This will help stock the shelves for the fall semester.
The UNT CoLab will accept donations through Aug. 31, during the Square-d exhibition. Those who donate receive a coupon for 20% off one item in the retail boutique, which features Mean Green and Denton-inspired products!
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CLASS RING SALES
If you're considering a UNT class ring and have completed 60 credit hours or more, mark your calendar for Jostens ring sales. Virtual appointments will be available Aug. 21-22, and in-person sales will start Aug. 26, at the UNT Barnes and Noble Bookstore. While payment plans are available, to receive your order in time to participate in the fall 2024 UNT Ring Ceremony and Eagle Ring Dive, you must purchase and make final payment before Oct. 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
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AN EVENING WITH STEVE BURNS
The original host of Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, Steve Burns, is coming to UNT to meet all of you! Join Burns and the Distinguished Lecture Series at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Coliseum. Admission is free with your current UNT ID.
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