MEAN GREEN FLING SIGN-UP
Mean Green Fling is back! Campus department sign-ups are open until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, for the annual back-to-school kickoff event hosted by Student Activities. Only registered organizations are eligible to host a table. New student organizations can register for the waitlist, which opens Wednesday, Aug. 2, and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. Registration for a reserved table is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be aware that Mean Green Fling registration is not the same as Student Org registration — organizations must complete that registration process separately.
Mean Green Fling is from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, so mark your calendar now. We hope to see you there!
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EAGLE ALERT
UNT’s Eagle Alert system sent a test message to students, faculty, staff and UNT System staff on Friday, July 14. Because the Eagle Alert system is intended to communicate vital, urgent information in potentially life-threatening situations, the university maintains strict criteria for initiating an alert to the community. If you are on or near campus and receive an Eagle Alert, it is crucial that you pay attention to the alert. Learn about Eagle Alert and check your contact information at my.unt.edu. We suggest saving the Eagle Alert contact number in your phone, so you'll know the source of the call (940-369-8097) or text message (89361).
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FINANCIAL WELLNESS
The Student Money Management Center is here to help you manage your financial journey through college. The Financial Wellness Program allows you to schedule a money coaching session through Navigate to learn more about budgeting and saving, general money management, student loans and study abroad scholarship opportunities. SMMC Director Paul Goebel, who started the program, is always happy to talk with students seeking financial advice. Read more about his work that recently was highlighted on NBC 5 News.
The Student Money Management Center offers a variety of programs with your financial success and wellbeing in mind, so check them all out!
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NORTH TEXAS NEWS
Before the North Texas Daily, the student newspaper was printed weekly and had a different name. The first issue was distributed Nov. 1, 1916. Beginning in 1949, the paper was distributed every Wednesday and Friday.
What was the original name of UNT’s student newspaper? Send an email with the correct answer, and 10 randomly selected students will each win a Mean Green prize pack. The answer will be announced in an upcoming issue.
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LAB SERIES: LIQUID CRYSTALS AND OIL SPILLS
Tune in to The Lab series to hear Xiao Li, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, discuss her research on how liquid crystals can be used to effectively clean up massive oil spills from water bodies like oceans and rivers. Check out this two-minute video to learn how the liquid crystals act like a sponge, selectively absorbing oil from the water, resulting in a cleaner environment and healthier ecosystems. Watch The Lab's entire playlist and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes!
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MEET TOBE NWIGWE
Mean Green football player-turned-rapper Tobe Nwigwe is busy making UNT proud! He was nominated for a Grammy, performed at Coachella, had one of his songs featured in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie and co-wrote "On My Soul" for the new Transformers: Rise of the Beasts movie, of which he also plays the role Reek. The Nigerian American artist has been featured in Texas Monthly and NPR's Tiny Desk concert series. You also can read about his career in his interview with UNT's North Texan.
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SELF-CARE DAY
Make sure you spend some extra time on yourself this Monday, July 24, on International Self-Care Day. It's important to prioritize your physical and mental health, as well as your emotional well-being. The UNT Wellness site is a great resource to help you find ways to take care of yourself. You also can check out this list of self-care ideas to see what you can do to make your wellness a priority.
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Grab your family and join us from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, for Family Movie Night featuring From Earth to the Universe, screened at the Sky Theater in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building. This free event is open to all students enrolled in summer or fall 2023 with a current UNT student ID. This 30-minute feature is a great way for student-parents to involve their children in their college life and engage with other students and parents as they enjoy a family-friendly movie.
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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.
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LOST & FOUND
If you've misplaced something around campus, be sure to check with the University Union Information Center! They serve as the main lost and found for UNT, and you can even visit the lost and found page to file a claim or search for your misplaced item.
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