FIRST FLIGHT WEEK
We are excited our newest eagles will join the Mean Green Family soon! First Flight Week, UNT’s official welcome week program, starts Sunday, Aug.13, and is designed to help new students get settled in and familiar with campus. Freshmen are required to participate in First Flight Week and transfer students may participate in the First Flight Transfer Experience, designed especially for them. Check out the First Flight Week and Transfer Experience schedules for more information. Download the free Guidebook App and search for UNT First Flight 2023 guide beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, for the latest updates about program changes and cancellations. Students who live off-campus also can participate in a virtual Campus Quest as an option for First Flight.
First Flight Week at Frisco begins Monday, Aug. 14, for students taking classes at UNT at Frisco or anyone who wants to see what our Frisco campus offers. Follow the UNT at Frisco Student Services group on the UNT calendar to learn about upcoming events for First Flight Week in Frisco.
Students returning to campus this weekend can check out the First Flight Kick-Off event from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. With a full schedule of activities, food, games and movies, this event is open to all students. Dining halls will be closed for dinner on this day and all students can go to the University Union 333 between 5 and 7 p.m. to eat.
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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
UNT invites you to an evening with Nyle DiMarco at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, in the UNT Coliseum. The first Distinguished Lecture Series event of the 2023-24 school year features the model, actor and deaf activist, who won the 22nd cycle of America’s Next Top Model as well as season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. The event is only open to UNT students and is free with your UNT student ID. Don’t miss out!
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NEW DEAN OF STUDENTS
Join us in welcoming your new dean of students, Dr. Laura Smith. She has more than 25 years of higher education experience, 22 of which were spent in student affairs. She started her career as an SMU admissions counselor, transitioning to an academic advisor at El Centro College before working at UNT Dallas as acting director of student life and coordinator of student development and services. Most recently, she served as associate dean of students for the University of Texas at Dallas. An alumna of UNT’s graduate school, Dr. Smith earned her doctorate and master’s here.
As the fall semester approaches, know that Dr. Smith and the Dean of Students office staff are ready to help with the resources you need to successfully navigate college.
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TRADITIONS OF SPIRIT
Since 1926, the Talons have embodied UNT’s traditions by creating and continuing an atmosphere of school spirit. As a student organization, they strive to uphold the old traditions and foster new ones. Speaking of traditions, did you know that in 1974 a UNT alumnus donated a 1931 Ford Model A Tudor sedan? The Mean Green Machine is also known as “school spirit on wheels” and is still fully functional. You can find it making appearances at UNT home football games and other campus events.
Another fully functional UNT artifact is Boomer the Cannon. Since 1970, this Mexican-American War replica has been fired during Mean Green home football games and other special campus events. If you haven’t already, be sure to follow UNT on Instagram and check out the Traditions highlight for a closeup look at these traditions and more!
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REGISTER YOUR ORGANIZATION
If you are part of a returning student organization, don’t forget to re-register your organization for the 2023-24 academic year. The priority deadline for returning orgs is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. The early bird deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. Student organizations registered by the priority deadline will be entered to win a $100 co-sponsorship. Those registered by the early bird deadline will have two chances to win. New student org registration opens Tuesday, Sept. 5.
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MEAN GREEN KICKOFF
The 2023 Kickoff Celebration starts at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the HUB Club at DATCU Stadium to mark the beginning of the 2023-24 athletic year. Fans will have the opportunity to hear from Jared Mosley, vice president and director of athletics, as well as select Mean Green coaches.
Complimentary food, water and soft drinks will be provided by Mean Green Concessions, with a cash bar for guests over 21. Crooked Crust, Kona Ice and Beth Marie's Ice Cream will be on hand for purchase, and Voertman's will have new gear for the 2023 season available. As a new member of the American Athletic Conference with a newly named DATCU Stadium, we know UNT Athletics has an exciting year ahead. Go Mean Green!
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ALTERNATIVE BREAKS
UNT’s Alternative Breaks Program raises awareness of social issues and injustices through educational and intensive service-learning experiences. Students are immersed in communities that bring social awareness to the forefront and inspire lifelong action and friendships.
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LAB SERIES: MUSIC & SPIRITUALITY
Tune in to The Lab series to hear Vivek Virani, assistant professor of ethnomusicology and music theory, discuss his research on different cultures, traditions and artists from around the world and how they engage with spirituality and religion through music. Despite cultural and religious differences, music ties us together and maintains value within many traditions. Subscribe to UNT’s YouTube channel to keep an eye out for the next episode!
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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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BITTERSWEET BLEED GREEN
While our Bleed Green alumni team made it to the championship, they fell short against Team Heartfire, 78-73. We are so proud of how far they went and can’t wait to see them advance in next year's tournament!
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