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What college at UNT makes up about 20% if all undergraduate students

G. Brint Ryan College of Buisness

What college established the first five yea BS/MS accounting program in the nation?

G. Brint Ryan College of Business

What building is large enough to hold a large quantity of lecture halls ?

BLB

Which building offers a trading room with real-time market trading data?

G. Brint Ryan College of Business

What does the trading room offer/include?

It includes a livestock ticker and a dozen financial data terminals, similar to the New York Stock Exchange. The trading room provides students with interactive first-hand experience in trading.

What clasifications can join The Professional Leadership Program (PLP)

juniors, seniors, and graduate students

What opportunities does PLP provide students?

training & development of student directors, valuable networking events, student awards & incentives, scholarships, and more.

What do the UNT career centers help with?

UNT career center helps with a wide variety of needs, from finding a job on campus, prepping your resume, writing a killer cover letter, and practicing with mock interviews.

what does the UNT DIAMOND EAGLE CLOTHING CLOSET provide?

free clothing for all UNT students, from everyday wear to renting professional clothing.

Willis library is one of ____ and the biggest library on campus.

four

Why is Willis library known as "club" willis?

because it is open 24/7 (the party never stops)

Basement floor:

· Quietest Floor in Willis and one of the quietest spots on campus.

· Great for studying or working on assignments.

1st Floor

· Info Desk provides general services and can put textbooks on hold per request of your instructor.

· The Spark is known as the Technology Hub on campus, offering:

· Computer and other technology rentals (24-hour or semester-long)

· 3D printing and sewing classes.

· Phone and laptop chargers to borrow.

2nd Floor

· Known as the Active floor where many students go for group work or projects.

· Has rooms available for reservation through the Willis website and comes equipped with whiteboards and TVs for presentation practice.

Media Library

· Houses entertainment materials including movies, recordings, video games, and board games.

· Home to the Nest gaming lab where students can reserve PC Gaming spaces.

3rd Floor

· Our General Book Collection is located here, used by students for both research and personal readings.

· Another one of our quieter floors in Willis.

· Also home to many of our Digital Library services.

4th Floor

· Houses our Music Library, which is one of the largest in the nation.

· Also has our Special Collections Library, containing many entries including the 1st edition of The Hobbit, one of the original copies of Dante's Inferno, and the World's 7th Smallest Book

What area in campus which hosts most of our events here on campus and is often considered central campus?

Library Mall

What is Mean Green Fling?

a day where hundreds of our student organizations set up to recruit new members.

Who's birthday do we celebrate at the Library Mall?

Scrappy's Birthday

Who is our unofficial mascot ?

Lucky, and he is a real-life albino squirrel, whose white fur and red eyes make him special here at UNT.

What happens if you see Lucky?

If you see him, it is said that you will be lucky for the day, but if you spot him during finals week, you will get all A's.

What ceremony is the one where students that are graduating can get their UNT class ring and can dip their ring in the water to be washed in the spirit and traditions of unt ?

Ring Dive Ceremony

When was Chilton Hall built?

1938

What building was named after our founder Joshua C. Chilton, who served as our first president?

Chilton Hall

____ Hall housed the Harte flying school, a liaison division of the armed services early in WWII.

Chilton

During the late ____, They renovated Chilton Hall and it became known as the Inside out building, due to the original exterior walls staying intact.

1980's

"The Student"

sculpture made by Graduate Student Sterling Hall in 1940. He was a favorite target for pranksters on campus, and he was quietly taken away leaving his disappearance a mystery to students. During the renovations of Chilton hall, he was unearthed and now, while we only have his head and shoulders, he is proudly displayed in his original home.

What is Chilton Hall home to?

College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences and School of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism.

CMHT's Merchandising program is ranked ____ in the U.S. and 1st in Texas and is consistently ranked amongst the top ____ in the nation in several publications.

6th, 10

Where is the culinary kitchen located ?

3rd floor of Chilton Hall

Outdoor Pursuit Center

· Offers rental hiking, camping, canoeing, and other outdoor equipment.

· Will have different clinics and adventure trips throughout the semester.

What does The Rec Feature?

· Features a 45ft climbing wall, one of the largest for any Texas college.

. $5 day passes or a $25-semester pass is available, with free climbing days throughout the semester (including on Halloween)

· It contains cardio equipment, weight racks, an indoor soccer field, an indoor track, and 3 multi-purpose courts used for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and more.

UNT Sports team include:

· Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Swimming & Diving, Track and Field.

All sporting events are ____ to UNT students

FREE

What division is the Football team?

NCAA Division 1

Who played for UNT before joining the Pittsburgh Steelers as a defensive lineman, helping them win 4 Super Bowls in the 1970s?

"Mean" Joe Greene

How much power do the 3 windmills provide for the DATCU stadium?

A 3rd !

Our Mean Green Men's and Women's basketball teams play inside here.

Coliseum

What else is the Coliseum used for?

concerts, orientation, graduation, and other special events.

Since many freshmen begin their time at UNT with orientation and graduate from here, the coliseum is often referred to as ...

"circle of life" building

What are some of the past speakers for The Distinguished Lectures?

o Jennette McCurdy (iCarly), Keke Palmer, Shaun White, and most recently Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once).

o We've also had guest singers including John Legend, J. Cole, and the Eli Young band (some of whom are UNT Alums)

Often called the Phys Ed Building or the P.E.B.

Physical Education Building

What building features a 4 full sized multipurpose courts and 8 handball/racquetball courts

P.E.B

Where can students go to to get Scuba diving classes/certification?

Physical Education Building

What departments does the P.E.B House?

Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation

How much does it cost to visit Chestnut if a student does not have medical insurance?

$20

Campus smiles:

Open five days a week, they offer a full range of comprehensive dental services, from checkups to fillings and everything in between.

L-Eveated Chiropractic:

provides chiropractic and recovery care for individuals dealing with back pain, neck pain, injuries, and mobility limitations.

Massage Therapy:

The SHWC partners with independent Licensed Massage Therapists to offer discounted sessions for UNT students.

North Texas Eye Clinic:

Offers full-service eye-care from eye exams to getting your frames and lenses.

What floor in chestnut is the Student Health and Wellness Center?

Second floor

Does SHWC accept some major insurances?

True

UNT Counseling and Testing Services:

provides comprehensive psychological services to all UNT students. Therapists are available to help students with mental health needs including anxiety, stress, depression, and much more.

Are all therapy services covered in student service fees?

True (This means students dont have to pay out of pocket)

What are all the services that UNT UNT Counseling and Testing provide?

individual therapy, group therapy, workshops, crisis services, case management, and fine arts-related services.

Office of Disability Access (ODA):

serves as the central campus resource for the university community in regard to students with disabilities by providing accommodations to remove barriers to access.

UNT Police Department (UNT PD):

is a dually accredited full-service agency that operates 24/7 year-round to ensure the safety of the UNT community.

Where is the UNT PD located at?

south side of the campus close to I35, and they patrol the campus where any location is reachable in minutes, including Discovery Park.

Where is the Risk Management Center located ?

underneath the Coliseum

What does Risk Management Center provide?

their programs provide proactive support for the strategic, operational, and financial foundation of the University of North Texas.

What is the Eagle Alert System?

our form of emergency communication. They will email all of the students, post on social media, and you can opt in for a phone call and/or text message.

How many resident halls do we have at UNT

14

When was Bruce hall built?

1946

Living Learning Communities (LLCs):

are programs in the residence halls that bring students together who share the same academic background, major, or interest. LLCs are for first-year students and offer them the opportunity to live together on the same floor. LLCs receive support from specific departments based upon majors, general areas of study, and general interests.

Bruce Hall is home to ____ pianos and ____practice modules (which are sound proofed!)

11, 14

Clark Bakery:

provides the baked goods for all UNT retail outlets as well as Bruce, Kerr and West Hall. The bakery produces about 6,000 units of baked goods each day, which are delivered by truck to each location.

Who is Chef Hunter?

he is a certified Master Baker - a prestigious titled shared by about 200 bakers across the country, and he Leads Clark Bakery!

Known for some of the best college food in the nation and ranked the ___________ by Niche!

"Best College Food in Texas"

What cafeteria is inside bruce? and what food does it serve?

Bruceteria, it serves some of UNT's beloved classics, including mac and cheese, fresh rotisserie halal-certified chicken, and pizza crafted from scratch using Clark Bakery dough. Bruceteria is also renowned for hosting impressive special events.

What is the Academic Loop?

is the area on campus with the largest concentration of classrooms, department offices, and academic resources. Academic loop makes it to where students have a localized place to meet their faculty, take their courses, and find academic and professional support. With over 100 majors at UNT, students can find their passion and purpose.

Sycamore Hall:

· Sycamore Library is located inside here, which is home to the Collaboration and Learning Commons (CLC).

· The Mayborn School of Journalism is also inside here, among the nation's top schools for journalism and mass communication, with undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for careers in print & digital journalism, broadcast journalism, advertising, public relations, and photojournalism.

How many living UNT alumni have been recognized as Pulitzer Prize winners or finalist?

15

Are All Faculty members industry Professionals?

YES THEY ARE!

Since when has NTX daily been publishing ?

NTX Daily has been running stores since 1916!

What are the services offered at Sage Hall:

· Career Center

· Academic Success Center

. Students can receive free tutoring at the MathLab and Writing Center and have additional academic resources through the Learning Center.

· Honors College

. The purpose of an Honors education is to prepare you for graduate study, career building, and all the learning pursuits of a lifetime. It is about academic challenges and intellectual growth in a world of opportunity. Ideal candidates for the Honors College are students who love learning and see a world of accomplishment ahead of them as contributing members of society.

· Student Veteran Services

Who does the Hurley Administration Building House?

houses administrative offices of the President, Provost, Vice Presidents, and more.

What is Hurley often called?

It is often called the "White House on campus"

What did Hurley used to house ?

our registrar's office, and before you could register for classes online, you had to come to their teller windows in person to register for your courses. The original teller windows are still visible to this day!

Clock tower on campus and chimes every hour and half hour is called....

The McConnel Memorial Tower

What songs does The McConnel Memorial Tower play?

Fight Song and Alma Mater.

What color do we light up our Tower if any of our UNT division 1 athletic teams win?

We light it green!

University Union:

It is our student center full of ways to get involved and take a break between or after classes. It is most known for the wide variety of retail dining options and events held inside. It also houses many resources like the First-Generation Success Center, Eagle Engagement Center, our Eagle Post, and 4th floor patio.

Syndicate:

· The Syndicate is a section of the Union that is generally more relaxed and quieter than the rest of the building. There are seating areas, TVs for gaming or watching movies, and pool tables as well.

· The stage is used by various groups throughout the semester, including our University Programs Council (UPC) and our Jazz Department

· Our 7-time collegiate nominated One O'clock jazz band also plays here!

We are the nation's largest music program at a public university, and we also have the largest free-standing college of visual arts in the nation.

TRUE

The college of Music presents more than 700 music events annually and students perform in more than 70 ensembles in eight campus venues.

TRUE

What are the names of some of our College of music students?

Norah Jones and Marren Morris were both College of music students! and the Eli Young Band was founded right here at UNT!

Where has the UNT Marching Band Traveled to?

Ireland for their Saint Patrick's Days Parade!!

The Media Arts department is also home to two student media centers:

North Texas Television (NTTV) and our radio station KNTU.

How often does the UNT Art Gallery switch out ?

Installation switches out every two weeks.

Can students of any major apply to have their art presented?

Yes !

Our Core Values Installation was commissioned by a UNT alum specifically for the Union. And it weights ___ and holds ____

Two Tons ( 4,000 Pounds), 1700 Letters!

Banes and Noble:

shop for any mean green merchandise, including clothes, gifts, cards, magazines, graduation items, class rings, and office or school supplies

Barnes and Noble offers price matching with local textbook vendors and they also have...

a buy-back program for books still in good condition.

What does the tour bag serve as at the barnes and noble?

A coupon!

Where is UNT public transportation located ?

It is located right outside the UNION (on the Barnes and Noble side)

UNT Public Transportation:

UNT offers free public transit for all students through a partnership with DCTA (Denton County Transportation Authority), giving students 24-hour transportation throughout the campus and across Denton during the main semesters.