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Top stories for May 16, 2012
Campus News (View All)
UNT to plan for becoming a smoke-free campus starting January 2013
The university would join more than 700 universities or colleges in the U.S. that have taken that step. A large majority of students and employees favor a smoke-free environment, says President V. Lane Rawlins.
Employee Resources (View All)
Blackboard Learn 9.1 Boot Camp scheduled to help faculty plan classes
This hands-on workshop is targeted for instructors new to Blackboard Learn and/or those interested in learning more about quality course design.
Got a question? Find the answer online
The Business Service Center Solution Station can provide information about operations. Learn how.
Blackboard Vista courses must migrate prior to Spring 2013
Faculty using Blackboard Vista 8 may attend training and work with the Center for Learning Enhancement, Assessment and Redesign to transfer online courses to Blackboard Learn 9.1 for fall 2012 or spring 2013.
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Fun Fact: How did the French horn get its name?
Horn players will flock to campus May 19 in an attempt to break the world record for the largest horn ensemble performance. They are participants in the International Horn Symposium. Learn more, enter to win.
Coaches hit the road to promote Mean Green sports
Athletics staff will meet with fans, friends at four Metroplex events. Learn where and when.
Research News (View All)
Researcher laying foundation for discovery of new materials
Marco Buongiorno Nardelli, professor of physics and chemistry, helped create a database of materials that could pave the way for the discovery of a new class of topological insulators.
Researchers study birds to determine health of southernmost ecosystems
Jaime Jimenez, professor of biology, works in the sub-Antarctic forests of Chile to understand the habitat needs of the majestic Magellanic woodpeckers and the Austral migrant songbirds of South America.
Study will determine if pizza adds pizzazz to Grapevine festival
Young Hoon Kim and a team of students are looking at the effects of a change in branding to Grapevine’s Main Street Days festival. He plans to compare it to another festival in Texas and hopes his findings help community development and destination image.
People on Campus (View All)
Gamble to lead Research and Economic Development; Prasad to fill special appointment
Vish Prasad, vice president of research and economic development, will assess progress of the Strategic Plan for Research. Senior Vice Provost Geoff Gamble will lead research until the position has a long-term appointment.
Congratulations to these InHouse prize winners the week of May 7
Enter to win items branded with UNT's new theme line, "A green light to greatness." Scan InHouse for Fun Facts, events and other activities that offer opportunities to win.
Totten to return as College of Information dean, continue service in community affairs
In past year, Herman Totten, vice president for university and community affairs, has been focused on building a program that will help ensure that the university is able to reach its goal of becoming an engaged regional leader, says President V. Lane Rawlins.
Awards and Achievements (View All)
Two Student Affairs professionals honored by national associations
Jaime Blanton and Paul F. Goebel each received top national awards from professional organizations for Student Affairs activities. Both support the university's mission to be a catalyst for greatness for students, faculty and staff.
UNT Foundation establishes new faculty awards totaling $25,000
Deadline is Aug. 1 - it's closer than you think - to nominate faculty members for scholarly creative contributions, leadership and community engagement. The awards will be presented Oct. 5 as part of Salute to Faculty Excellence Week.
Obituaries (View All)
John L. "Jack" Baier, professor of higher education
Baier received awards from the Texas and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, American College Personnel Association and others.
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