July
5, 2002
Volume 11, Number 12
Regents
name Dallas County Judge Lee Jackson as UNT System chancellor finalist
The UNT System Board of Regents voted July 3 to name former Texas legislator and Dallas County Judge Lee Jackson as the sole finalist for the position of UNT System chancellor. If confirmed by the board later this month, Jackson will become the system's third chancellor.
UNT scientist says 1.75 million-year-old human fossils question theories of evolutionary sequence
UNT scientist Reid Ferring, chair of the Department of Geography, says ongoing studies of human fossil discoveries at Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia may eventually pose challenges to prevailing scientific theories of human evolution and human migration out of Africa.
Committee formed to search for UNT College of Engineering dean
A UNT search committee of faculty and staff members has launched a nationwide search to find a dean for the university's new College of Engineering.
New
video created to boost UNT spirit and pride
The
office of Student Activities and Organizations has recently completed
a video to promote school spirit and pride at UNT.
New
director of women's studies selected
Sandra
L. Spencer, a lecturer in the Department of English, has been named
the new director of women's studies at UNT. Her appointment is
effective Sept. 1.
Postal
rates up as of June 30
The
price to mail a letter rose this week from 34 cents to 37 cents, marking
the second increase in less than two years.
"The increase in postage will affect most UNT department budgets
by about 10 percent," says Ginger Deussen, UNT assistant mail supervisor.
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UNT departments move to new locations
Three UNT groups are settling into new locations after their recent moves.
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Staff
Council changes bylaws to include UNT System staff
The Staff Council approved a change to the organization's bylaws that provides for the inclusion of UNT System staff members in the UNT Staff Council during the group's June 12 meeting.
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Pohl recognized
as outstanding administrator
UNT President Norval Pohl was named outstanding college president by the All-American Football Foundation at a banquet held in Dallas in June.
UNT parking
permits for 2002-03 now for sale through intercampus mail
UNT
faculty and staff have until Aug. 9 to purchase parking permits for
2002-03 through intercampus mail.
Faculty Senate meets for the last time during 2001-02 year
The UNT Faculty Senate heard a series of committee reports and administrative presentations during the group's final meeting of the 2001-02 academic year on June 12.
First aid
kit supplies for sale
Do
you know where your office first aid kit is?
UNT departments should maintain a well-stocked kit, according to Risk Management and Environmental Services. Any area without a first aid kit should make plans to purchase one and find an easily accessible place to store it.
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