Releases : Public Service

UNT to house Clinton-Gore electronic legacy
5.8.2001

Besides one of the closest presidential races in history, former Vice President Al Gore has left this country another kind of unique legacy -- web sites.

General University News | Public Service | Social Science

Public administration program ranked 12th in the nation	4.9.2001
U.S. News and World Report has ranked the University of North Texas' master of public administration degree program 12th in the nation in the city management and urban policy specialty area.
Public Service

UNT clinic to offer group for children of divorced parents	2.7.2001
The University of North Texas Psychology Clinic will offer a counseling group this semester for children ages 8 to 11 whose parents have divorced or separated during the past year.
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UNT Psychology Clinic offers group counseling	2.7.2001
The University of North Texas Psychology Clinic will offer three counseling groups during the spring semester.
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Master's degree with nonprofit management track	11.7.2000
When she received her journalism degree from the University of Kansas several years ago, Amber Hughes thought she would briefly work in public relations before entering law school.
Public Service

Scientist dates human fossils at 1.7 million years	5.11.2000
A University of North Texas geologist played a critical role in dating archeological findings that suggest the first humans migrated out of Africa much earlier than was previously believed.
Public Service \| Research \| Science

Research determines tomorrow's workplace is at home	4.25.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- According to research by a University of North Texas real estate professor, the Internet can change where we live as well as how we live. For businesses, it means a surge in savings from decreased office space.
Public Service

Community development leader honored by UNT	3.30.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Dr. Stan Ingman, director of the University of North Texas Center for Public Service and professor of applied gerontology and sociology, has received the Hiram J. Friedsam Award for Distinguished Faculty Service from the UNT School of Community Service.
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Texas Instruments employee honored by UNT	3.30.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Betty Purkey, manager of Texas Instruments' Work/Life Program, has received the Daniel M. Johnson Award of Distinction for Community Service from the University of North Texas School of Community Service.
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Collinsville student honored by UNT	3.30.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Shawnda Underwood of Collinsville has received the Community Service Award for Student Involvement from the University of North Texas School of Community Service.
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FEMA regional director honored by UNT	3.30.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Raymond Lloyd "Buddy" Young, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Region VI office in Denton, has received the Daniel M. Johnson Award of Distinction for Community Service from the University of North Texas School of Community Service.
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KNTU-FM to broadcast WFAA-TV evening newscast	2.7.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- KNTU-FM/88.1, the radio station licensed to the University of North Texas, will simulcast the weekday 6 p.m. newscast on WFAA-TV/Channel 8 beginning today (Feb. 7).
Arts and Music \| Humanities \| Public Service

Psychology Clinic to offer group counseling	2.7.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Psychology Clinic will offer four group counseling groups during the spring semester.
Humanities \| Public Service

Feminist playwright to speak at UNT Feb. 15	2.3.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Playwright and poet Cherríe Moraga, who was among the first writers to explore the experience of being Hispanic, lesbian and feminist, will give a dramatic reading of her recent writings at the University of North Texas Feb. 15 (Tuesday).
Humanities \| Public Service

Psychology Clinic offers help to children with ADHD and their parents	1.20.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Psychology Clinic will conduct a seven-week group therapy program in February and March for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Public Service

Students prepare for nonprofit careers	1.18.2000
Kristy Kastning knew that she wanted to use her communication studies degree to help others, but was not sure how.
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Early Childhood Music classes open enrollment	1.13.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Dr. Warren Henry, professor of music and director of the UNT Early Childhood Music Program, is accepting infants and preschoolers for the spring session of his childhood music classes.
Arts and Music \| Public Service

Conference highlights diversity, sexual orientation	1.12.2000
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Steven T. Birdine, president of Affirmations in Action, and Keith Boykin, a former special adviser to President Clinton, will conduct thought-provoking public programs at the Third Annual University of North Texas Equity and Diversity Conference on Feb. 7.
General University News \| Public Service

Metroplex residents unconcerned about Y2K	12.21.1999
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- With the change from 1999 to the year 2000 less than two weeks away, most Metroplex residents are not very concerned about possible Year 2000 computer problems, according to recent findings by the University of North Texas Survey Research Center.
Public Service \| Research

UNT opens new Speech and Hearing Clinic	11.29.1999
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- When Dr. Neil Wilner, University of North Texas associate professor of accounting, needed speech therapy, he didn't have to go far to find a certified clinic.
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Immunization program receives national recognition	11.19.1999
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas' Seniors and Volunteers for Childhood Immunization (SVCI) program has received a National Award for Excellence in Aging from the U.S. Committee for the Celebration of the United Nations International Year of Older Persons.
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