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Entries are being accepted for the Edible Book Festival, an annual contest hosted by the University of North Texas Libraries that calls on entrants to turn their favorite books into culinary creations. The books will be judged by festival attendees who can later eat the tasty texts.
Kelly Reyna, University of North Texas assistant professor of biology and executive director of UNT Quail, aims to find out how neonicotinoids affect quail that may eat coated seeds or plants, and how quail embryos develop in the presence of the pesticide.
The University of North Texas College of Music is registering musicians for their summer workshops – and you don't have to be a college student to attend. This year, there will be a variety of jazz, instrumental and voice classes for musicians ages 14 and up.
The University of North Texas is hosting a weeklong series of events in April to celebrate the institution's past, present and future. Events include the grand opening and dedication of UNT's new University Union, tours, a concert series, Wingspan Gala and more.
The spring semester is winding down, but the University of North Texas College of Music is gearing up for a busy April. This month brings an African cultural festival, choral and orchestral performances, and a famed jazz singer who has toured with Sting and Paul Simon. Below are a few highlights followed by a complete calendar of April performances.
Two commissioned pieces – "Ocean of Possibilities" and "Quiet and Soaring" – were installed Jan. 19 in the union's food court and meditation room, respectively.
Steven Bayme, director of the William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department for the American Jewish Committee, will discuss "Israel in the Public Square: American University Culture and the Image of Israel" March 29 (Tuesday).
The 19th Annual African Cultural Festival returns to the University of North Texas at 8 p.m. on April 2 (Saturday), and will bring dancing, drumming and a variety of global music. The Afrikania Cultural Troupe from Ghana, West Africa, will perform with Gideon Alorwoyie, percussion professor and festival organizer.
Film screenings, screenplay readings and panels with media industry professionals will all be a part of the UNT Media Arts Festival March 31 through April 2 (Thursday through Saturday).
"Art+Autism," a one-of-a-kind exhibition showcasing the talents and abilities of artists living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The exhibition is sponsored by the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center, UNT Art Galleries and UNT's College of Visual Arts and Design.
