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Alexandra Ponette-González, an assistant professor in our Department of Geography and the Environment, received a NSF CAREER Award for a five-year analysis of the effectiveness of blackjack oaks and post oaks in capturing black carbon in urban areas. Good work!

http://news.unt.edu/…/unt-geographer-receives-nsf-career-aw…

UNT geographer receives NSF CAREER Award | News| University of North Texas
DENTON (UNT), Texas -- Post oak and blackjack oak trees in full foliage may provide more benefits for humans than blocking winds and casting shade to cool the ground on hot days. The trees may also improve air quality when air pollutants fall onto their branches and leaves and are eventually washed…
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We love seeing UNT's creativity! Enter our grad cap contest by tagging @UNTArtsSciences in a photo of your grad cap on Twitter. We will be giving out prizes, including UNT drink-ware, blankets, umbrellas, and more! ‪#‎untgrad‬

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See a rare space event today on campus!
Watch Mercury pass across the sun through UNT's high-powered telescopes today from 10 AM - 1 PM at the EESAT Building. This won't happen again until 2027.

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Rare space event can be seen using UNT's high-powered telescopes on May 9 | News| University of...
DENTON, Texas (UNT) - On May 9 (Monday), the closest planet to the sun, Mercury, will pass across the face of the sun like a little black dot. You can safely witness the moment through UNT's high-powered telescopes – and even take a photo. The University of North Texas will host a free public event…
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Edges and Intersections is about to start at 2914 Taylor St in Dallas! Join us to help endow a new arts and sciences scholarship for UNT. Ticket and art sales go towards this endowment. Edges and Intersections is an art and technology exhibit. The event will run until midnight.

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Need a last minute Mother's Day gift for mom? Like our page and tell us why your mom is special for a chance to win this adorable little cactus. Happy ‪#‎freebiefriday‬!

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Edges & Intersections to ARTNOLOGY: Edges & Intersections Annual Art Show
May 5 at 7:34am

DID YOU KNOW: it's not too late to score your VIP tickets!
VIP will get you a private reception with artists, musicians and University of North Texas Dean Davi...d Holdeman where you can get a sneak peek (and first dibs!) on unique and limited pieces (plus an awesome tee AND open bar!)

100% of ticket sales and 30% of art sales will help endow a new University of North Texas Arts & Sciences scholarship. Don't miss your chance to help support future creators.

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What happens when art and technology collide?
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May 4 at 1:06pm

UNT is currently installing the Jesus Moroles sculpture out in front of the UNT University Union! This sculpture was made possible by the generosity of Gloria & Bruzzy Westheimer!

UNT knows how to celebrate ‪#‎starwarsday‬. ‪#‎MaytheFourthBeWithYou‬

Dr. Schaake has been selected for the 2016 National Academic Advising Association Outstanding Advising Award. She will be honored at the special Awards Ceremony and Reception at the annual NACADA Conference. Dr. Schaake is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences. Felicitations!

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Origami eagle challenge: Can anyone make this?
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The weather this afternoon looks stormy. Good thing today is ‪#‎FreebieFriday‬! 'Like' this post and our page for a chance to win an umbrella.

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UNT students get creative to protect their windshields!

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CAS is having a competition between departments during April, our annual faculty/staff giving campaign month. First place receives $500 from Dean Holdeman. Communication Studies is in first place with 100% faculty/staff giving participation. Will the Economics Department catch up?

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April 26 at 12:34pm

Because we care, our count was 100%!!! Every faculty and staff member gave back to our department for the annual We Care We Count campaign!

CAS IT Services is conducting a survey about how students use social media.

Share your opinions at https://goo.gl/V5eznH!

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Innovation Greenhouse UNT with Chris Wang and 7 others.
April 20 at 9:42am

We got a few spots left! Please continue to share and sign up. Thank you and see you all this weekend! UNT Division of Student Affairs UNT College of Arts and Sciences UNT University Union

Fishackathon 2016 - Dallas, TX
Fishackathon was established to congregate brilliant minds for the purpose of developing usable technology solutions to address the problem of worldwide overfishing. Fishackathon 2016 is taking place on Earth Day Weekend (April 22-24) in over 40 cities around the world. Fishackathon will bring toget…
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One of our alums, Michael R. Galvan, is making a difference in education.

Michael is the Policy Director for the Mayor’s Office of Education under Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney where he’s working to develop plans to ensure Philadelphia’s youth have access to resources and supports through quality pre-K and community schools. He also works with the Department of Commerce, the Deputy Mayor for Labor and the School District of Philadelphia to develop a meaningful career pipelin...e for young adults.

Michael received his BA in May of 2011 from UNT (Major in PSCI, minor in ECON) and his MS (PSCI) in December of 2013 from UNT.

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Part of UNT's Wingspan Week - 125 Celebration

Dr. Martinez-Ebers was awarded the Midwest Latino Caucus for Political Science Distinguished Career Award this past weekend at the Midwest Political Science Association Conference in Chicago.

This award recognizes a Latino/a or Latino Politics scholar who has made a substantial contribution to scholarship, who has made significant contributions to the profession and its associations, who has actively mentored scholars at her own institution or elsewhere, and who serves as a ...positive role model in the profession.

She was recognized with this award on a panel that included the top names in the field, such as Luis Fraga (Notre Dame), Rodney Hero (Berkeley), and Gay Segura (Stanford).

Dr. Martinez-Ebers is a professor in our Department of Political Science and the Latina/o and Mexican-American Studies Program Director.

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