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UNT raising funds for Haiti with UNT Big Give initiative
DENTON (UNT), Texas – The Student Government Association at the University of North Texas is coordinating a campus-wide initiative called the UNT Big Give aimed at raising funds for Haiti relief. The effort launched on Feb. 6 with the College of Music presenting a Haiti relief concert featuring the Symphony Orchestra and the A Cappella Choir. The initiative will continue until March 21 (Sunday). Dakota Carter, president of the Student Government Association, says that the program's goal is to raise $40,000 for Haiti. Carter pointed out that the UNT population of students, faculty and staff is more than 40,000. "If each of us donates $1, then we can reach our goal," said Carter. "All it will take is for everyone to sacrifice a cup of coffee or a candy bar, just once, for the UNT community to make a difference in Haiti." The funds raised through the UNT Big Give will be divided among the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and Doctors without Borders. Donations will be collected at all of the following events: - All men's home basketball games. Games are held at the UNT Coliseum, also known as the Super Pit, which is located at 600 Avenue D in Denton.
- All of the concerts held at UNT's Murchison Performing Arts Center, located at 2100 N. I-35E in Denton. Events include:
- One O'Clock Lab Band and UNT jazz faculty members with Lyle Mays, piano; Steve Wiest, director
8 p.m. Feb. 25 (Thursday)
Winspear Performance Hall
Donations from this concert will benefit Habitat for Humanity - UNT Opera/Symphony Orchestra performance of Smetana's Prodaná nev?sta (The Bartered Bride)
8 p.m. Feb. 26 (Friday), 3 p.m. Feb. 28 (Sunday), 8 p.m. March 5 (Friday), 3 p.m. March 7 (Sunday)
Lyric Theater
Donations from this concert will benefit Habitat for Humanity
- Progressive Black Student Organization: An Eventful Night (A Talent Show)
7 p.m. Feb. 17 (Wednesday)
Lyceum in the University Union
The University Union is located at 1155 Union Circle in Denton. - Café Diversity
3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 (Thursday)
Chemistry Building, Room 352
The Chemistry Building is located at 1508 W. Mulberry St. in Denton. - Sister to Sister: Women Taking Over
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb. 23 (Tuesday)
One O'Clock Lounge in the University Union
The University Union is located at 1155 Union Circle in Denton. - African Heritage Banquet
6 p.m. Feb. 23 (Tuesday)
Gateway Center
The Gateway Center is located at 801 N. Texas Blvd. in Denton. - University Program Council's Wash Down Wednesday
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb. 24 (Wednesday)
One O'Clock Lounge in the University Union
The University Union is located at 1155 Union Circle in Denton. - UPC Free Movie: Precious
5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 24 (Wednesday)
Lyceum in the University Union
The University Union is located at 1155 Union Circle in Denton.
Additional programs may be added. Check the university event calendar for additional opportunities to give. A campus map with information about event location and parking may be found at: www.unt.edu/pais/map/campusmap.htm.
UNT News Service Phone Number: (940) 565-2108
Contact: Alyssa Yancey (940) 565-3510
Email: Alyssa.aber@unt.edu
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