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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

EARN MONEY WITH URBANSITTER

Looking for a way to make some extra money this summer? Become a caregiver with UrbanSitter! Join the growing community of babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, tutors and more. Set your own schedule and rates and keep 100% of your earnings.

Learn more and join for free for your first year using your UNT email address and entering the code UNT-SITTER.

COACHES CARAVAN

Mean Green coaches are hitting the road as the UNT Alumni Association and UNT Athletics co-host three Coaches Caravans this month. They begin Thursday, June 20, in San Antonio, then travel to Houston on Friday, June 21, and end in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 22.

Jared Mosley, vice president and director of athletics, will join football coach Eric Morris and basketball coaches Ross Hodge and Jason Burton at each stop to visit and engage with Mean Green fans and talk about the upcoming season. Register by June 17! Food and non-alcoholic beverages are included, and a cash bar will be available for guests 21 and over with a valid photo ID.

NEW EAGLES ON CAMPUS

Freshman orientation sessions kick off June 5 and will continue through Aug. 15. As our new Eagles get familiar with campus and meet their peers, be sure to welcome them to the nest and say hello if you’re on campus! For specific session dates, visit the Freshman Orientation and Transfer Orientation web pages.

RICCO ETHICS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

The winners of the 2024 Ricco Ethics Scholarship Competition have been selected! This ethics competition is designed to spark engaging intellectual and ethical debates among UNT students in their respective fields of study.

A big round of applause to Ben Larsen, first place graduate winner, and Linh Tran, first place undergraduate winner! These outstanding students collectively earned $10,000 for their exceptional work and research.

MONTHLY MOTIVATION

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”

— Amelia Earhart, American aviation pioneer, activist and author

WORLD CARING DAY

For World Caring Day on Friday, June 7, keep the quote above in mind. The day is set aside to recognize the impact of caring and remind us that our support and connection can change lives.

Let's make a difference with small acts of kindness. Here are a few ways to participate!

Write a thank-you note to someone who has made a difference in your life.
Volunteer at a local charity or community center.
Call or visit a family member or friend who might need some extra support.

FIRST FRIDAY DENTON

Make your way to downtown Denton on Friday, June 7, and visit participating businesses for a day of shopping, art, music, food and drinks!

Start your afternoon with a picnic lunch and live music. Then take a stroll around the square, visit a gallery or shop, and stay late to enjoy the nightlife. There is something for everyone on First Friday!

PAINTING WITH PEOPLE

If you're attending First Friday, swing by the UNT CoLab for the opening reception of its newest gallery exhibition, Painting with People. This event will have a live painting session with artist and UNT alum Kendall Myers from 6-8 p.m.

Read more about Myers' creative work and view portraits from her Painting with People YouTube series at the UNT CoLab, available June 7-29.

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.

June 5 – Census Date — Summer 10W
June 6 – UPCinema: Lisa Frankenstein 2 p.m. in the University Union Lyceum
June 6 – Drop with a Grade of W Begins — Summer 10W
June 6 – F1 Fundamental Series: Post-Completion OPT and CPT Workshops 3:30 p.m. online
June 7 – Last Day to Add a Class Section — Summer 8W
June 7 – Payment Deadline For Late Registration — Summer 8W
June 7 – Fulbright Fridays: Virtual Info Sessions 3 p.m. online
June 10 – Census Date — Summer 8W
June 10 – Last Day For Tuition Adjustment On Any Course Dropped — Summer 8W
June 10 – Last Day for 50% Tuition Adjustment — Summer 8W, 10W
June 11 – Drop with a Grade of W Begins — Summer 8W
June 12 – 8-Bit Animals 1-3 p.m. in the University Union Jade Ballroom 333
June 12 – Writing Wednesdays TGS Summer Series 2-5 p.m. in Chestnut Hall 104

UNPAID INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

If you have an unpaid internship this summer, consider applying for this Career Center scholarship! Selected recipients may receive a stipend of up to $500. Review the requirements and submit your application by 4:59 p.m. Monday, June 17.

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