Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024

Fireworks at the University Union
   CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF THE UNIVERSITY UNION   
Get ready for a full day of food, fun and fireworks! Mark your calendar for Union Fest from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the Union, on the Union South Lawn and the Library Mall. If you won’t be on the main campus, there will be a Discovery Park Union Fest celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4 in CG130.
While the current building was renovated in 2015, the Union’s history and presence has brought people together for 75 years and counting.
Check out the full schedule of events to plan your Union Fest day the Mean Green way!
  SUCCEED AT UNT: STAY FOCUSED  
As we’re nearing the midpoint of the spring semester, we want to make sure you Stay Focused on your academic goals! Watch Maddy’s video to see how she balances her studies, work and extracurriculars, and what she does to minimize distractions.
We’re halfway through our Succeed at UNT series! Learn more about the rest of the seven keys to succeed in upcoming issues.
Women's History Month digital graphic
   WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH   
To honor women’s contributions to history, culture and society, Women’s History Month is observed annually in the United States during the month of March. Celebrate with these free events in Denton, Dallas and Frisco:
Carolina Gonzalez Valencia headshot
   FINE ARTS SERIES   
Colombian filmmaker Carolina González Valencia will present a film screening and artist lecture as a guest of the Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, in the University Union Lyceum.
Her projects weave together multiple media – animation, video, film, performance, writing, drawing and painting – to "challenge social and historical representations of migration, otherness, diaspora and labor." The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Goolsby Chapel
   SCRAPPY'S SIGHTS   
Last week, we asked if you knew which building this bird bath fountain sits in front of. The correct answer is the Goolsby Chapel! The chapel was a gift from the late Tony Goolsby, an alum and Texas State Representative, and his wife, Toppy.
The nondenominational and nonsectarian sanctuary offers a quiet place for reflection and meditation with stained-glass windows, a skylight and soft lighting, creating an inviting, peaceful atmosphere. Scroll through the Goolsby Chapel gallery to see visuals of the building, its beautiful grounds and surrounding courtyard area.
Student speaking with an advisor
   ADVISOR OF THE YEAR   
Has an academic advisor made a positive difference in your college career? If so, consider nominating them for the Advisor of the Year Award!
Nominations close at 5 p.m. Friday, March 29. Help recognize your academic advisors for the exceptional work they do in supporting you!
Road Work Ahead construction sign
   CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS   
Maple Street construction continues, with asphalt being laid and cured today and tomorrow, Feb. 29. The Avenue B crossing is scheduled to be rebuilt and reopened by the end of the day Friday, March 1.
On Feb. 26, crews closed Bonnie Brae Street to install UNT power and data lines. Weather permitting, the road will reopen Monday, March 4. Learn more about the project and follow UNT Facilities on Instagram to stay up-to-date on all construction projects.
Scrappy at a UNT basketball game
   GO MEAN GREEN   
Spend Sunday afternoon at the Super Pit to see the men’s basketball team play East Carolina at 2 p.m. March 3. 
If you can’t show your spirit then, catch the last home games of the regular season to cheer on your Mean Green basketball teams! The women’s team plays Memphis for their Senior Night game at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, and the men’s team faces Florida Atlantic at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
   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 AT DISCOVERY PARK
COMING UP IN FRISCO
  • March 4 – Game Night! 6-8 p.m. in the Frisco Landing Student Org Lounge 320
  • March 5-6 – Spring Break Book Exchange at the Frisco Landing Library and on the Frisco Landing second floor
Screen shot of NTScrappy Instagram reel
   SPEED PAINTING SCRAPPY   
Watch Scrappy get a personal portrait from speed painter Evan Struck, who showed off his skills at last week’s women’s basketball game!
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