University of North Texas

Lisa Russ Spaar, a professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Virginia, will speak at 7 p.m. March 26 in the Willis Library Forum.

Great Global Citizens Month promotes diversity, sustainability with arts, food and entertainment, including the University Day Native Dress and Flag Parade on April 12. Find a schedule of events.

Lanette McClure, administrative specialist in the Multicultural Center, celebrated retirement after 30 years at UNT. She says, "I have learned so much about true diversity and inclusion working with students, faculty and staff. I have met so many people from many different walks of life and enjoyed every minute."

UNT does not intend to close early for Good Friday, March 29, President V. Lane Rawlins says."I know some of you may have been hoping for a campuswide closure, but I hope you understand that as a public university, it's important that we don't disrupt our classes or services to students."

A scholar's answer to a Shakespearean mystery - the identity of the Dark Lady referenced in the Bard's sonnets - inspired Andrew B. Harris, professor of theatre. His play premieres April 11-14. Enter to win a pair of tickets.

The Adkins String Ensemble, a family of five string players, returns to their alma mater April 8 to perform and to receive the 2013 College of Music Honored Alumni Award presented by Dean James Scott.