January 19, 2001
Volume 10, Number 2

UNT scientists, students join other Texas universities in display showcasing scientific research

President Norval Pohl, UNT scientists and students from the university and the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth joined colleagues from Texas' other major research universities in displaying student research efforts during "Research Education for Texas."


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UNT seeking $28.9 million in funding from 77th Texas Legislature

During its five-month session, the 77th Texas Legislature, which convened Jan. 9, will consider the university's special and exceptional item funding request of $28.9 million for the 2002-03 biennium.

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Regents, THECB discuss closing the gaps

Five members of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board were on campus Jan. 11 to discuss their Closing the Gaps by 2015 initiative with UNT Regents and administrators.

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Top questions regarding the UNT publications policy

In presenting the UNT identity to the general public and prospective students, consistency is the key. The university seal, wordmark, spirit markers and stationery - and guidelines for their use - were created with that thought in mind. The following are the most frequently asked questions regarding the UNT publications policy (7.1).

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Vice Provost Schafer to step down

After 12 years as Vice Provost for Research, Dr. Rollie Schafer has decided to step down from his position to return to teaching and research activities.

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UNT students receive $25,000 Rotary Scholarships

Four UNT students received Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships for study abroad during the 2001-02 academic year.

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Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism to host African journalist as visiting lecturer

Pius Njawe, editor-in-chief of Cameroon's independent newspaper Le Messager and one of Africa's most outspoken activists for press freedom, will be this spring's guest lecturer in UNT's Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism.

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Take precautions when using space heaters

Chilly temperatures continue in Texas, and the cold weather may have some faculty and staff wishing for a way to help warm up their offices.

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UNT professor says Super Bowl is going to be dot-com thin this year

If you're expecting to see the parade of dot-com commercials from last year's Super Bowl during this year's game, you may be disappointed, says Leon Kappelman, director of the UNT Information Systems Research Center and associate professor of business computer information systems.

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Two groups help keep former UNT staff, faculty involved in university life

Even after retirement, members of the UNT community may still remain active in the university through two groups: the Retired Instructors, Personnel and Spouses (RIPS) and Continuing Academic and Professional Service (CAPS).

RIPS, strictly a social organization, sponsors four major activities each year to help retirees keep in touch and enjoy the benefits of the university.

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