INVESTITURE OF UNT'S 17TH PRESIDENT
Wednesday, Nov. 13, marked a historic day for UNT when Dr. Harrison Keller was invested as the 17th president of the University of North Texas. In his inaugural State of the University address, Keller laid out his vision for UNT’s future in five design principles: Embracing our public responsibilities, creating transformative value for students, unlocking individual potential across our community, transcending traditional academic boundaries and prioritizing partnerships for the public good.
“I commit to work with you, and with our faculty, staff, alumni, employers and partners to provide you with world-class, transformative educational experiences,” he said to students. “Your UNT education should be distinguished by high expectations worthy of your talents, coupled with high support to help you unlock your full potential.”
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FALL BREAK ALERTS
Fall Break is almost here! There will be no classes Nov. 25-29, UNT campuses will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed through Friday, Nov. 29. Here are some additional reminders:
- Most dining halls will have limited hours during Fall Break, with select retail locations open on modified schedules. Check UNT Dining’s Fall Break hours for more details.
- If you live in a residence hall and plan to stay on campus over the break, log into the eHousing portal and complete the stay form.
Also, be aware that UNT campuses will close at noon Friday, Dec. 20, for Winter Break.
UNT Weekly also is taking a break next week, so there won't be an issue Wednesday, Nov. 27, but it will be back in your inbox Wednesday, Dec. 4. Stay safe and rest up for the end of the semester!
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SOAR THROUGH FINALS
As we head into the last three weeks of the semester, don’t forget to check out the complete event schedule on the official Finals Countdown website, your go-to guide for everything Scrappy has planned to help you ace your exams!
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EAGLE ALERT TEST
A UNT Eagle Alert system test is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. The system notifies the UNT community about ongoing emergency situations and university closings by sending text and voice messages by phone and displaying a full-screen alert on campus computers and presentation screens.
Check your contact information and update it if needed on the profile tab of my.unt.edu to ensure you receive the test messages and future alerts.
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SPOT SURVEYS
SPOT course evaluations for the full Fall 2024 semester are now open! Surveys were sent Nov. 18 to your official UNT email address. Complete each class survey with your honest feedback to help instructors and university departments continuously improve courses.
Submit all your SPOT evaluations before the survey closes Thursday, Dec. 5, to be entered to win an iPad Mini or one of ten $10 dining cards.
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WINTER SESSION
Register now for a winter course before classes fill up! Winter Session is a great opportunity to stay on track or get ahead. Learn more about payment options and how to register at winter.unt.edu.
- Winter Session registration ends Dec. 12
- The first day of class is Dec. 16
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REPRESENT STUDENT INTERESTS
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is looking for a university student to represent student interests as a non-voting member from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.
The coordinating board oversees public higher education in Texas, focusing on access, affordability, quality and success. As the student representative, you will have the opportunity to voice student perspectives at quarterly board and committee meetings. To qualify, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher).
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FINAL REGALIA REMINDER
If you’re planning to participate in commencement this fall, don’t forget to purchase your regalia in-person at the UNT Barnes & Noble bookstore by Friday, Nov. 22. With only two days left, don’t miss your chance to get everything you need to celebrate your achievement!
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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.
COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK
COMING UP IN FRISCO
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PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE
Starting today, Wednesday, Nov. 20, Welch Street will be closed between Mulberry and Hickory streets for utility and roadwork improvements. The closure is expected to last about four weeks, and the rest of the street will remain open, with detours provided!
If you need assistance finding alternate pedestrian routes, please contact Facilities Work Control by calling 940-565-2700 or emailing Work.Control@unt.edu.
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