FANDOM INTERNATIONAL
Nothing brings people from different nations together quite like fandoms. That’s the lesson UNT students learned from the first annual Fan Tourism: Behavior and Business study abroad course. Hosted by UNT’s Department of Media Arts, students had the opportunity to travel to England and Scotland, visiting sites made famous by Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Bridgerton and more. Students either chose to study fan behavior or the business side of the fandom tourism industry.
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MEAN GREEN FLING
The Fall 2025 semester is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for Mean Green Fling! The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the Library Mall, South Lawn, North Green and in the University Union. Students can connect with hundreds of student organizations, campus departments and local vendors, and food is available and free with a valid UNT student ID.
Mean Green Fling is a part of First Flight Week, where incoming freshmen and transfer students learn more about campus life. While First Flight Week is for incoming students only, Mean Green Fling is open to all students, new and returning.
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EAGLE INSOMNIA
Get ready night owls, Eagle Insomnia is back from 7 to 11 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, at the University Union. Enjoy a high-energy night filled with games, music and karaoke. If you want to move to the beat of your own drum, then Silent Disco is for you. Participants are given headphones and can select one of three music channels to get their dance on!
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TAX-FREE WEEKEND
Attention all shoppers! Texas’ Tax-Free Shopping Weekend is this Friday through Sunday, Aug. 8-10. Students can save money when purchasing most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks that cost less than $100. These tax benefits are available in Texas stores and at online retailers that do business in the state.
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MONTHLY MOTIVATION
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
- Albert Schweitzer, Polymath
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MOVE-IN REMINDERS
Here’s a friendly reminder that Move-In Weekend starts at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8. The UNT campus and the city of Denton will be full of first-time students and their families who may be unfamiliar with the area, so here are a few things for Denton drivers and shoppers to keep in mind:
- Take extra care when driving around Denton this month, especially when driving on or around one-way streets while students get used to Denton traffic patterns.
- Try to get most shopping done early Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings this weekend to take advantage of tax-free shopping before new students descend on local retailers.
- If you’re uncomfortable with driving, all DCTA buses are free to ride with a valid UNT student ID.
We can’t wait to meet our incoming students, but keep in mind that they won’t be familiar with Denton yet. Please be patient while they get settled in and be sure to welcome them to the Mean Green Family!
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FANTASTIC FELLOWS
Stenlund is a doctoral student from the College of Science who seeks to improve the quality of organic chemistry education. Knight, from the College of Engineering, focuses on shape memory alloys for cooling applications. Goralczyk, from the College of Engineering, focuses on how stainless steel reacts to corrosives on the atomic scale.
We’re #UNTProud of our fantastic fellows and wish them the best with their fellowships!
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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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DORM SIGNS
Which dorm essential are you? Check out this post from UNT’s official Instagram page where the astrological signs are paired with must-have move-in essentials. While everyone has their own sign, all of these are equally important!
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