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Homecoming 2013:
Mean Green on the Big Screen
Homecoming 2013 will take place from November 4-9. This year's theme, selected by the students on the Homecoming Crew, is "Mean Green on the Big Screen," a nod to Hollywood and film. Mean Green fans can attend and particpate in traditional Homecoming events, such as Bonfire and the Parade. The week's activities end with the Mean Green taking on UT-El Paso at Apogee Stadium. Here's a full schedule of the Homecoming Week activities.
Please join us, as representatives for our UNT Parent Association, in "walking" the UNT parade route. This year we are excited to have our first float entered in the parade.
A big "thank you" to Cindy and Matt Cravey, for donating their truck, trailer and decorations. Judging of our float will start at 7:30 AM and we ask that you arrive no later than 8:00 AM so you will have ample time to find parking and be ready to go for the start of the parade at 9:00 AM.
Please come dressed in your green and white. Funny hats, glasses, hair and noise makers assists in making our float even better and will be counted towards the judging. Noisemakers are welcomed with the exception of air horns. We will have footballs and green beads to distribute and ask that you please bring candy to distribute along the parade route. It should be noted the candy and give away's must be "handed out" along the parade route and not thrown.
If you are interested in participating in the parade, please email [email protected]! |
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General Parade Information
Parking:
All members of the organization meeting at the parade, please park in Lots 53, 56, or 57. Find a UNT Parking Map here!
Award Announcements:
Award winners will be announced after judging of all categories are complete. This should be around 8:30AM, please be aware of Homecoming Crew members making announcements that the award ceremony is about to begin. The stage where awards and parade banners will be handed out will be on the corner of Union Circle and Welch St., nearest to parking lot 50 - D (indicated as the red square on the map above).
Parade Route:
The annual Homecoming parade begins at Welch and Hickory Streets, travels down Hickory, around the Denton Town Square. From Oak, left on Welch, right on Hickory (going the wrong way on Hickory through campus), left on North Texas Boulevard. Parade ends at North Texas Boulevard and Highland Street. |
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A Word from the New Parent Association President
 It is an honor to be writing to you as the incoming president of the UNT Parent Association. We have an exciting year ahead! Having been a UNT parent for going on four years now I have had the honor of watching the University and the Parent Association grow and expand its reach. We currently have over 400 members on Facebook and over 500 new Parent Association members so far this year. Our 2013-2014 board is very involved and ready to serve. We appreciate them being willing to put forth their time and effort to help the Parent Association grow and serve you, the parents. Our 2013-2014 board members are Tony Hill, President-Elect; Wendy Lay, Vice President; Sharon Wainscott, Treasurer; Mark Grayson, Secretary; Stephen Humenesky, Parliamentarian; Teresa Tavares, Historian, and Elizabeth Cheney, Past President. We also appreciate the wonderful volunteers who have assisted us with Goodie Box Stuffing, Parent Orientation, Summer Send-Off Parties and other events. It is your volunteer hours that allow us to assist all of the parents at UNT and help them to feel welcome and secure. We also must thank Catherine Olivarez, our Coordinator for Parent Programs, who along with her staff, help support the UNT Parent Association by putting in long hours and days and are always ready to respond to the PA needs. The Parent Programs office is developing our website to include capabilities of applying and renewing membership online, which was one of the areas recommended by our membership committee. This website will also include the option to view and purchase PA merchandise online.
I have been asked multiple times, "Why I should join the Parent Association?"I inform parents that as the mother of senior James Kantner, and freshman Keith Kantner, the PA has allowed me to be aware of campus activities, campus news, registration deadlines, opportunities for student leadership positions, and special programs hosted by offices such as the Learning Center, which have supported the success and well-being of my sons, and much more.I also can't forget our random draw scholarships of $500, $1000 academic scholarships, roadside assistance, UNT calendar, etc.The Parent Association has also allowed me to feel that we are contributing to promoting UNT as we wear their colors and participate in community events, thus making our children's education more valuable with the community at large.Finally, it has allowed me to develop friendships with other parents whose children are also jumping on this train of success that UNT offers.
We have some wonderful fun events just around the corner that I cannot wait to see you at.Mark your calendars and join us for the Homecoming Parade as we walk the parade route with our first ever float entry.
Remember, Goodie Box Stuffing is November 23 at 9:00 A.M. at the UNT Alumni Center. We will stuff boxes of treats for our students to enjoy during finals as we enjoy fellowship and refreshments. Volunteer to help. Directly following Goodie Box Stuffing will be a Tailgate Party at the Stadium until 2:00 P.M. Bring your snacks and drinks as we watch the football team and band march into the stadium.You might even get your picture taken with Scrappy! Kick-off for the game is at 2:30 pm.
Please know that we are always open to listening to you, our members, about your needs and concerns.You can reach out to us on our Facebook page, UNT Parent Association, or at [email protected]. I look forward to serving you.
Sheri Kantner
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Parent Association members will be stuffing Finals Goodie Boxes at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 23 at the UNT Alumni Center in the Gateway Center. Because we will be stuffing hundred of goodie boxes, we need as many volunteers as possible. If you have not signed up to volunteer for goodie box stuffing, please click here or email [email protected].
There are several areas to park near the Alumni Center, including Fouts Field (the stadium). Because there is UNT Football game there will be a $10 fee to park at Fouts Field. Please note that the PA will be tailgating for the football game, so you are more than welcome to stick around and join us.
We look forward to seeing you there, and thank you in advance for showing our students how much we care! |
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Football Ticket Discount
for Parent Association Members
Please note this message, from UNT Staff Member, Eddie Delgado, as posted on the UNT Parent Association Facebook page.
"Hello everyone. I work in the ticket office here at Athletics. I wanted to let you know if you had any questions about tickets or parking for the football and basketball games to give me a call at 940-369-5380 or email [email protected]. We have also partnered with the Parent Association to give you $5 off your tickets for the last three home football games. So give me a call and tell me you are with the Parent Association for the discount.
Thanks and Go Mean Green!" |
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Remember...
November 28 - December 1
-- No Classes; University Closed --
in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday |
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UNT Thanksgiving Bus Trip
Does your UNT student need a ride home for Thanksgiving?
UNT Parent Programs is pleased to announce that Campus Connector will provide bus trips to assist UNT students in traveling home for Thanksgiving 2013. Campus Connector is the largest break/event transportation service for colleges and universities in the country.
Charter buses will transport students to/from Denton for Thanksgiving. Destinations are Houston, Austin and San Antonio. Buses depart Denton on Wednesday, November 27th and return to Denton on Sunday, December 1st. Seating is based on availability and is sold on a first come, first served basis. Prices vary by destination. More information about this trip and the online registration link can be found below.
Bus trips are provided by Campus Connector, a separate entity from the University of North Texas. The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs at the University of North Texas works with Campus Connector to ensure these trips are possible.
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Welcoming Your College Student Home
"Your college student is coming home for his first real visit since he headed off to college. You're excited - but also a bit nervous about what to expect. You know that he has changed - increased independence and responsibility are goals of the college experience. But you may not be sure how this increased independence will affect your relationship. Your college student is probably nervous, too. He can't wait to come home to show off his new found independence, but he's not sure how he will fit in with the family now." - College Parents of America
Click Here to continue reading about what to expect when your student comes home and what types of conversations you should have to make this an enjoyable holiday experience. |
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Upcoming Events for Students
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