November 16, 2001 University of North Texas Inhouse publication

Dallas City Council approves purchase of land for UNT at Dallas UNT at Dallas campus conceptual drawing

On Nov. 14, the Dallas City Council approved the purchase of approximately 202 acres in the I-20 corridor of southern Dallas to be given to the UNT System for the development of the planned UNT at Dallas campus.

UNT closes deal to purchase TI plant for $8.9 million

UNT purchased a nearly 300-acre Texas Instruments property in north Denton Nov. 15 for $8.9 million.

The property — near the juncture of U.S. Highway 77 and Loop 288, just east of Interstate 35 — comes with four interconnected two-story buildings of some 550,000 gross square feet. TI used the structure in the late 1980s and early '90s for light manufacturing.

Friday Pride Day: a chance to show pride in UNT

UNT officials hope that someday soon all members of the university community will wake up on Friday mornings and automatically reach into their closets for a green garment to wear.

UNT e-learning program wins top national award computer with first place ribbon

UNT's system for distance learning won first place in the Best E-learning Program category at the 20th annual TeleCon Awards Oct. 23-25.

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Staff approves Staff Council constitution

UNT staff members approved the Staff Council constitution last month by a margin of almost 20 to 1, as reported at the Staff Council's regular meeting Nov. 7.

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Former International Criminal Tribunal president to speak at UNT

Gabrielle Kirk McDonald, who prosecuted individuals responsible for violations of international humanitarian law in the former Yugoslavia as president of the International Criminal Tribunal, will give a public lecture at UNT Nov. 29.

Moviegoers are expected to flock to theaters this holiday season as two fantasy literature works make their way to the silver screen – and not a moment too soon. Americans are ripe for the entertainment value the films are sure to provide.

Both films rely on the classic literary technique that transforms an average character by placing him in an adversarial situation. The character emerges as a hero in the timeless tale of good vs. evil.

The threat of cooler temperatures means winter is on its way. Unfortunately, winter brings the threat of hazardous driving conditions due to snow and ice.

Born in Michigan, Kathleen Morrison didn't seem to be the epitome of any ethnic group in America.

That changed in 1917, when she signed with Fine Arts, director D.W. Griffith's silent film company. Morrison chose to focus on her Irish heritage – so much so that she changed her name to Colleen Moore. Playing the stereotypical sweet Irish lass, she went on to become one of the top silent film stars of the 1920s, commanding a salary of $1 million a year. Movie book

Moore's stardom is an example of how the ethnicity of white European-American actresses historically played a key role in the mythology of American identity and nation building, says Diane Negra, assistant professor of radio, television and film. More recent ethnic film stars symbolize the promise of American multiculturalism, Negra adds.

UNT students are giving their time, their talents and a gift to young children by promoting literacy in Denton County. Inspired by the UNT Success for Life Through Reading program in early childhood education, UNT students in the Volunteer Center's service-learning program are helping young children learn to read.

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