May 4, 2001 University of North Texas Inhouse publication

May 4 , 2001
Volume 10, Number 8

U NT inaugurates 13th university president

Norval Pohl will be installed at 3 p.m. today as president of UNT, the 13th president in the university's history and the first president inaugurated in 19 years.

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Texas Legislature approves bill creating UNT-Dallas

The Texas House of Representatives gave unanimous support on April 19 to House Bill 1417, legislation that will statutorily establish the University of North Texas at Dallas. The vote was 141-0 in favor of passage.

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UNT swing dancers

Community leaders discuss education, work force issues

Participants at a recent education symposium hosted by UNT took a first step toward the goal of creating "seamless education."

Topics such as eliminating the high school dropout rate, creating a standards-based curriculum across grade levels to promote seamless education from one education level to the next, and successful teacher recruitment and retention were identified as areas of greatest concern.

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Spring graduation is May 12

About 1,800 UNT students are expected to receive degrees during commencement ceremonies May 12.

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Faculty Senate approves recommended grading change

In an 18-11 vote during the Faculty Senate's April 11 meeting, senators approved the plus-minus grading concept recommended by the Academic Affairs Committee.

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UNT to help improve Internet2

UNT is now connected to the effort to build tomorrow's Internet through Internet2, a second-generation web created strictly for educational purposes and experimentation.

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Faculty, staff recognized at Honors Day celebration

Several UNT faculty and staff members were recognized on April 27 during the traditional Honors Day celebration for their contributions to the university.

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UNT researcher to conduct time-of-day testing in schizophrenia patients

It's not uncommon to see high school students appearing sleepy and distracted during their early morning classes, and researchers have proven that they aren't just being lazy.

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Kerr Beach party

Staff Council discusses smoking, beautification issues

Staff Council members heard presentations by two guest speakers regarding smoking and beautification issues at the council's regular meeting April 4.

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Rancher offers a new field of dreams for stargazers

The only light that pierces the night sky above rancher John David Monroe's property comes from small, faint celestial objects. According to maps produced by the Dark Society his land north of Gainesville is devoid of urban glare.

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