North Texan Fall 2019

About

The North Texan magazine connects UNT alumni and friends to the university and keeps them up to date with what's happening on campus and with our community members.

The magazine's mission is to "demonstrate UNT's vibrant and continued relevancy within the lives of alumni and friends as it showcases how the university and its alumni make a difference in the world."

The North Texan is brought to you by the Division of University Relations, Communications and Marketing.

University Relations, Communications and Marketing Leadership

Vice President

Jim Berscheidt

Associate Vice President

Kelley Reese ('95)

Magazine Staff

Executive Editor

Julie Elliott Payne ('97)

Managing Editor

Randena Hulstrand ('88, '07 M.J.)

Editors

Erin Cristales ('11 M.S.)

Jessica DeLeon

Jill King ('93 M.S., '00 M.A.)

Art Director

Angilee Wilkerson

Design Editor

Nola Kemp ('92)

Photo Editor

Gary Payne ('99)

Project Management

Spring Atwater

Erica Blount

Jan Clountz

Advertising

Jack Fraser ('11)

Marybeth Menz ('08, '12 M.A.)

Designers

Cliffton Caster

Clay Davis ('96)

Ciera Schibi

Photographers

Michael Clements

Ranjani Groth ('16)

Ahna Hubnik ('03)

Videographers

Christopher Bryan ('08)

Brad Holt ('09)

Writers

Amy Brundeen

Amanda Fuller

Leigh Anne Gullett

Trista Moxley

Kris Muller

Heather Noel

Jim Rogers

Meredith Moriak Wright

Social Media

Melisa Brown ('93)

Megan Lawton

Kayla Lindberg ('11)

Online Communications

Jacob King

Eric Vandergriff

Student Contributors

Brittney Dear

Kara Dry

Madeline Greene

Sean Riedel ('19)

Sarah Stevens

The North Texan (ISSN 0468-6659) is published four times a year (in March, June, September and December) by the University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311070, Denton, Texas 76203-5017, for distribution to alumni and friends of the university. Periodicals postage paid at Denton, Texas, and at additional mailing offices. The diverse views on matters of public interest that are presented in The North Texan do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the university. Publications staff can be reached at northtexan@unt.edu or 940-565-2108.

The University of North Texas (UNT) prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its application and admission processes; educational programs and activities; employment policies, procedures, and processes; and university facilities. The University takes active measures to prevent such conduct and investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate. Direct questions or concerns to the equal opportunity office, 940-565-2759, or the dean of students, 940-565-2648. TTY access is available at 940-369-8652.

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