INTRODUCING DATCU STADIUM
UNT's stadium has a new name! North Texas Athletics and DATCU entered into a new naming rights and campus agreement as of July 31. The 2023 football season will debut in the newly named DATCU Stadium on Sept. 2 when the Mean Green take on the California Golden Bears. We can’t wait for game day!
The partnership also makes DATCU the official financial institution and exclusive credit union of UNT Athletics and the UNT Alumni Association. DATCU offers students, faculty and staff access to discounted financial services, UNT merch and UNT event tickets as well as financial literacy training and seminars for students.
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GUPTA CAREER CENTER
UNT at Frisco received a $3 million gift from Satish and Yasmin Gupta to support student scholarships and establish the Satish and Yasmin Gupta Career Center at Frisco Landing. It’s the first endowed gift for UNT’s branch campus. The Guptas’ generosity will help students plan and pay for school and set them up for success beyond the classroom.
“Yasmin and I are honored to contribute to UNT at Frisco’s vision of fostering student success,” Satish Gupta says. “It is our hope that our giving to create this career center will help thousands of students in their journey, in their career or in helping enhance their families — because we know that when you believe in yourself, your dreams will come true.”
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SB17 OFFICIAL NOTICE
The Texas State Legislature recently passed and signed into law Senate Bill 17, which prohibits public institutions of higher education from maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion offices, and related activities. UNT President Neal Smatresk issued an official notice stating that the Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access will be dissolved, and some units within that division will be transferred to other divisions. Effective Sunday, Aug. 13, the offices of Title IX, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action will move to the Division of Finance and Administration.
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THE REAL UNREAL
Step into another reality at the newest Meow Wolf venue, “The Real Unreal” at Grapevine Mills mall. Right now, general admission for the interactive art experience is $50 for adults and includes access to an entire house full of quirky themed rooms. The mind-bending artscape is a one-of-a-kind experience for all to enjoy, and it even has a café serving tasty treats from local vendors.
Check out this North Texan article to read about some of the UNT alumni artists who contributed to Meow Wolf’s fourth permanent exhibition space in the nation.
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FALL MEAL PLAN QUIZ
Take the Meal Plan Quiz to build the best plan for you. Fall 2023 plans are active Friday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Dec. 15. Meal plans are valid for one semester, and swipes do not carry over into future semesters.
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MEAN GREEN MOVE-IN
The start of the new semester is right around the corner! Mean Green Move-In begins at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, continuing through the weekend and into First Flight Week. Student orgs that were registered for 2022-23 may sign up to volunteer by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, and can register for up to three shifts with no more than 10 volunteers per shift.
If you see our newest Eagles settling in around campus, be sure to make them feel welcome as they make UNT their new home away from home.
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TAX-FREE WEEKEND
If you haven’t finished your back-to-school shopping yet, remember that the Texas Tax-Free Weekend is coming up. Save on school supplies, clothes and shoes from Friday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 13, when there is no sales tax on qualifying items. Specially designed athletic gear, computers, textbooks and items sold for $100 or more do not qualify and will be taxed as normal. Qualifying items purchased online are also included for exemption during the Sales Tax Holiday.
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FINAL FOUR
Our Bleed Green alumni team did it again, winning its fourth straight game in a row! Check out the game highlights from their 72-61 victory over the Gutter Cats in the quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament in Louisville. The team will now face the Friday Beers at 8 p.m. today, Aug. 2, in the TBT semifinals in Philadelphia for a shot at the $1 million prize. The game airs on ESPN. The championship game is scheduled for 6 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 3, also in Philadelphia. Go Bleed 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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FIND THE PERFECT ON-CAMPUS JOB
The Career Center wants to help you find the perfect on-campus job in time for the fall semester. UNT student workers are provided with flexible scheduling and opportunities to develop healthy work habits. Create a Handshake account to search and apply for jobs on campus. UNT Dining and UNT Esports are currently hiring, so be sure to check them out!
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