Spring 2024 commencement was a success! Congratulations to all of our new Mean Green alumni.
To watch or rewatch any of the 14 ceremonies, follow the link to the livestream playlist. We also hope you enjoyed the Virtual Commencement Experience option for graduates who were not able to attend the in-person ceremonies.
Be sure to read the inspiring stories of this semester's Great Grads.
SUMMER SUCCESS AGENDA
If you are a continuing student, now is the perfect time to bask in the sun and take proactive steps toward your future. UNT’s Career Center offers valuable resources to help you. From job searches to internships, the center’s free services set you up for success.
Here are a few tips for making the most of your summer and career goals:
Schedule internship advising sessions via Navigate to explore opportunities.
Create a Handshake account to access full-time and part-time jobs, internships and on-campus positions.
DENTON COMMUNITY MARKET
If you’re looking for a Saturday morning activity in Denton this summer, stop by the Denton Community Market. Shop local artisans, farmers and food trucks – all while enjoying live music!
For those with SNAP benefits, you may use your card for qualified purchases on fresh produce, agriculture products and staple foods.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on our wellbeing. UNT offers a variety of campus, community and online resources to make it easy to find the help you need, when you need it. Explore your options today and remember – small changes can make a big difference in your overall wellbeing.
If self-care feels overwhelming, take this quiz to find out what to focus on first.
UNT WEEKLY WORDLE
Last week, we created a UNT-themed wordle. The correct word was GOWNS.
Thank you to everyone who played. Winners should have received an email with instructions on how to pick up their prize. Stay tuned for the next game!
NORTON WRITER'S PRIZE
Calling all undergraduate writers! The Norton Writer’s Prize is back, celebrating exceptional nonfiction writing. Submissions can range from literacy narratives to textual analyses, memoirs, proposals and more. Showcase your talent for the chance to win $1,000 and represent UNT. Learn more about this contest and enter by Saturday, June 15.
GETTIN' REAL WITH NEAL
The latest episode of our Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast is available now and features an extended interview with UNT President Neal Smatresk.
Dr. Smatresk visited the studio to talk about future plans, reflect on his tenure as university president and weigh in on the best Batman debate.
Give it a listen, and tune in every other Friday for new episodes!
To secure your spot in these sessions, register by Thursday, May 16. Get the summer classes you need to graduate on time or early!
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.
There’s a tiny wonderland in the Reading Room at Willis Library! Special Collections, which collects and preserves rare and unique materials, has created a miniature book warehouse. Check out the wee display in Willis 437.
