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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Karlington Anunagba
   MEAN GREEN AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS   
Friday marks the beginning of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Five UNT alumni will be among the athletes competing for their native countries or working behind the scenes.
Meet Karlington Anunagba, representing his native country Nigeria as a member of its 4x100 meter relay team. Last year, the sprinter set a new UNT record in the 60-meter indoor race and broke the fastest time in university history for the 100-meter outdoor race, qualifying for nationals. 
Check out the additional alumni participants, and Go Mean Green!
Chick-fil-A in the University Union
   CHICK-FIL-A IS OPEN!   
Chick-fil-A is now open on Level 1 of the University Union, across from the UNT Barnes & Noble Bookstore. The new location features a spacious dining area where you can relax and enjoy your favorite sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries and more.
Follow UNT Dining on social media to see what’s coming next in the previous Chick-fil-A location!
Student outside on a laptop
   SUMMER FINAL EXAMS   
The remaining Summer Sessions conclude this week. With the last regular class meeting today, July 24, and final exams on Friday, July 26, remember to stay focused and organized.
A helpful study tip: Create a schedule that allocates time to study each subject, making sure you cover all essential topics. You've put in the effort, now it's time to finish strong! Learn more about how to stay focused and be prepared at succeed.unt.edu.
Group of students walking in Denton Square
   FUN IN DENTON AND FRISCO  
Summer is not over yet! There's a world of things to do that are just a short hop from the UNT campus and Frisco Landing. Here are a few popular places to check out: 
  • Visit the Denton Community Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, or the Frisco Fresh Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends for shopping, local food and live music.
  • Play your favorite retro arcade games at Free Play in Denton. Stop in before noon on weekdays for half-off admission.
  • Cool off at the Civic Center Pool next to Quakertown Park in Denton. Admission is $5 and the pool is open from noon to 6 p.m.
  • Explore Limestone Quarry Park in Frisco. The park has a hidden waterfall and swimming area along the creek.
  • Watch a Frisco RoughRiders baseball game while floating the lazy river.
Scroll to the end of the issue for more Denton Square fun!
Dog statue on campus
   SCRAPPY'S SIGHTS   
How well do you know UNT’s Denton campus?
With one of the largest college campuses in Texas, UNT is full of landmarks and hidden gems. This week, put your knowledge to the test: Do you know which area of the Denton campus is home to this bronze dog statue? Send an email with the correct location to be entered into a random drawing for a UNT T-shirt and Succeed at UNT swag. The answer will be revealed in a future UNT Weekly issue!
UNT football helmet
   MEAN GREEN QUEENS   
On Monday, July 29, UNT Athletics will host Mean Green Queens, a women’s football clinic hosted by the coaches' wives, for those 21 or older. Registration is $40 per person and all proceeds benefit Denton County Friends of the Family. The event will include football drills, a tour of the facility, dinner and a silent auction.
The dinner in the HUB Club at DATCU Stadium includes two drink tickets and will also feature vendors and a photo station. Register soon for a night of football fun.
Physics Building and Curry Hall
   NOISE NOTICE   
UNT Facilities will be using a HydroVac for excavation work, which makes a great deal of noise when in operation, during the next two weeks. Expect to hear some construction sounds coming from the north side of the Physics Building and the south side of Curry Hall.
The excavation should be finished no later than Aug. 2. The new fire main line being installed will support a fire sprinkler system in the Physics Building.
Laptop Lottery digital graphic
   LAPTOP LOTTERY   
In need of a laptop for the fall semester? The Spark administers a laptop lending program which offers Mac and Dell laptops with multiple loan periods. Since 2022, semester-long laptops have been assigned through a lottery drawing due to the limited number of laptops.
Be sure to read the details and enter the drawing before Aug. 8.
   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. 
Screen shot of a UNT YouTube short
   DENTONING   
Eagle Ambassador Kourtney took a trip to Denton Square to hear everyone’s favorite downtown activities. Whether it's cozy coffee shops, live music or shopping, there’s always something exciting happening here. Check out Discover Denton’s calendar to see what’s coming up!
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