Wednesday, May 14, 2025

UNT graduate at commencement
   COMMENCEMENT LIVESTREAMS   
Spring 2025 Commencement was a celebration to remember! If you missed any of the 15 ceremonies or want to relive the moment, they are available on the livestream playlist. Please note that captions may still be processing for some recordings but will be available soon.
Be sure to also read the inspiring stories of this semester’s Great Grads
Students eating at a UNT dining hall
   STAY AWHILE   
Planning to stay on campus this summer? The summer housing application is still open, with rooms available in Clark and Mozart Halls based on availability. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in summer courses during your selected housing dates. No payment is due at the time of application, but charges will be posted to your myUNT account.
Meal plans are also available! Bruceteria will be the only dining hall open this summer, and your plan will also work at campus retail dining locations. Plans can be purchased at any time, but an early purchase will maximize your benefits. 
UNT Coliseum
   LOCAL GRADUATIONS   
North Central Texas College and area high schools will be hosting their graduation ceremonies at the UNT Coliseum from Friday, May 16, through Wednesday, May 28. Parking and traffic may be affected, so check the schedule and plan accordingly. Parking for graduates and their guests can be found in Lot 20, with accessible parking in Lots 26 and 27.  
Stock image of a person biking
   PEDAL WITH PURPOSE   
Celebrate National Bike to Work Week by joining the UNT/TWU Bike to Lunch ride on Friday, May 16, for students, faculty and staff. Meet at 11 a.m. at the University Union for a guided group ride to downtown Denton for lunch.
It's a perfect way to enjoy fresh air, good food and great company while promoting wellness and sustainability on campus. If you don't have a bike or helmet, a limited number may be available through Rec Sports. Find details on the sign-up form, or email christopher.hawke@unt.edu with questions. 
Vacation photo from UNT students
   MEAN GREEN ON THE MOVE   
We want to see what you’re up to this summer! 
Whether it’s studying abroad, going on vacation or enjoying a local adventure between classes, if you’re wearing Mean Green gear, snap a photo and share it with us.
You may win a UNT prize pack (T-shirt included!) and could be featured in an upcoming UNT Weekly issue.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie poster
   GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY DAY   
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day on Thursday, May 15, students are invited to a special screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice featuring accessibility-enhanced features such as ASL interpretation, along with free popcorn and refreshments.
The event kicks off at 2:30 p.m. in Businesses Leadership Building 170 with a short presentation on digital accessibility, hosted by the Office of Disability Access in partnership with DSI CLEAR. Check out the DSI infographic and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines webpage for resources. 
Student studying by a tree on campus
   SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN   
Summer is officially in session, with the 3 Week 1 term already underway. If you're enrolled in the 5 Week 1 session, classes begin Monday, May 19. The last day to add or switch sections is Wednesday, May 21, for 5 Week 1 and Friday, May 23, for the 10 Week session. 
For other important dates, check the summer academic calendar or contact your advisor. Keep up the great work, Eagles! 
Open book on a desk
   NORTON WRITER'S PRIZE   
The Norton Writer's Prize is a national contest that recognizes outstanding original nonfiction by undergraduates, with three $1,000 cash prizes available. Entries can include literacy narratives, memoirs, proposals, textual analyses and more. The deadline to submit is Sunday, June 15. Visit the website for full details and submission guidelines. 
This is one of the many opportunities available to you as a UNT student to make the most of your college experience, similar to UNT's various scholarships.
   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
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   CELEBRATION RECAP!   
From heartfelt hugs to high-fives and happy tears, commencement weekend was full of unforgettable moments. Whether you were cheering on our graduates or enjoying the Grad Block Party, we hope you had an amazing time.
ConGRADulations to our newest Mean Green alumni! Watch the recap video and see if you spot yourself in the clips. 

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