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1 FALL2021 University of North TexasUniversity of North Texas TraditionsGlory to the Green and WhiteFor more than 130 years, the University of North Texas has served as a guiding star committed to ensuring students are supported to become Texas leaders of tomorrow. Our students and alumni embody creativity, curiosity and something else that distinguishes them and makes them successful resiliency. These qualities are in UNT s DNA, borne of an independent spirit that sets us apart. From admitting women on our opening day to pioneering water quality research for the region, establishing the nation s first jazz studies program and becoming one of the first universities in Texas to desegregate, UNT always takes the road less traveled on our path to humble origins in a rented space above a hardware store in downtown Denton, UNT has grown into one of the nation s largest and most diverse public universities and the largest in the North Texas region.

2 We re a thriving Tier One public research university with more than 42,000 students and a path to any career. Designated a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution, we re dedicated to inclusion and reflecting the population of Texas. And as a catalyst for creativity, we launch new ideas, perspectives and we ve grown, so has our reach and impact. Our programs are nationally and internationally recognized. Our research and scholarship spans the arts, science, engineering and everything in between. Our world-class faculty are making breakthroughs every day. And our students and alumni from all walks of life push boundaries and tap into their imaginations to transform the world around them.

3 University Seal: At the top of the UNT seal is the lamp of learning, burning with an eternal flame representing academic achievement and excellence. The laurel wreath represents honor, and the beveled Lone Star in the center symbolizes the great state of Texas. University Day: First celebrated in 1961, when our name changed from North Texas State college to North Texas State University, this spring event includes a flag parade, music, food and celebrations of our history and traditions. Lighting of McConnell Tower: Green lights, first installed by the Talons in the 1970s, shine on McConnell Tower after athletic victories and for special occasions.

4 Scrappy, the Eagle Mascot: The student body chose the Eagle as our mascot in 1922 for its keen eye, strength, independence and loyalty. In 1950, students named the first live bird mascot Scrappy, which later became the name of the human mascot. The Eagle was known by other names through the years, including Eppy in the 1980s. But in 1995, our modern-day Scrappy returned to the nest as the Mean Green s biggest Claw: The Eagle hand sign is our universal sign of pride and unity. To display your pride: 1. Hold up your fist. 2. Make a V for Victory using your pointer and middle fingers. 3. Extend your thumb and curl your fingers slightly toward your by: Julia Smith Lyrics by: Charles LangfordSinging glory to the green, Singing glory to the white,For we know our university is striving for the right.

5 Down the corridor of years, we ll forget the joys and tears,But North Texas, North Texas, we of Health and Public ServiceCollege of InformationNew college 8 UNT Coliseum college of Merchandising, Hospitality and TourismCollege of Visual Arts and Design12 UNT ColiseumCollege of Music 12 Murchison Performing Arts Center college of Education 4 UNT Coliseum college of Science7:30 UNT ColiseumUndergraduate Commencement CeremoniesFriday, December 10, 2021 Saturday, December 11, 2021 Doctoral and Master s Commencement CeremoniesSunday, December 12, 2021 college of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences II12 UNT ColiseumEnglishHistoryIntegrative StudiesPhilosophy and ReligionSocial ScienceSpanishWorld Languages, Literatures and Cultures college of Engineering 4 UNT Coliseum G.

6 Brint Ryan college of Business7:30 UNT ColiseumCollege of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences I8 UNT ColiseumAnthropologyCommunication StudiesDance and TheatreEconomicsGeography and the EnvironmentInternational StudiesMedia ArtsPolitical SciencePsychologySociologyTechnical CommunicationFrank W. and Sue Mayborn School of JournalismDoctoral/Master s I 12 UNT ColiseumCollege of EducationCollege of EngineeringCollege of Health and Public ServiceCollege of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesFrank W. and Sue Mayborn School of JournalismCollege of Merchandising, Hospitality and TourismDoctoral/Master s II4 UNT ColiseumCollege of InformationCollege of MusicG.

7 Brint Ryan college of BusinessCollege of ScienceToulouse Graduate School (candidates from Interdisciplinary Studies and Advanced Data Analytics) college of Visual Arts and DesignUniversity of North Texas Commencement Schedule - Fall 20212 Academic Rega liaThe custom of recognizing the accomplishments of scholars through distinctive dress, color and ceremony began in the Middle Ages and has been adopted by various academic institutions throughout the world. American academic regalia developed from the English traditions that originated at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford and has been in continuous use in this country since Colonial of higher learning in the United States have adopted a system for identifying different academic degrees by use of specific gowns, hoods and colors.

8 The baccalaureate (bachelor s) gown is identified by long pointed sleeves. The master s gown has a very long sleeve, closed at the bottom, and the wearer s arm is placed through an opening in the front of the sleeve. Master s gowns also are distinguished by green panels down the front of the gown. Doctoral gowns are distinguished by velvet panels around the neck and down the front of the gown. Three horizontal velvet bars on each sleeve also may mark the colorful hoods worn by master s and doctoral graduates represent the specific degree earned and the degree granting institution. Hoods for UNT are distinguished by a kelly-green-and-white chevron lining.

9 The outside edge of the hood is bordered in a band of velvet that signifies the degree received. Among the discipline colors are: White: Arts, Letters and Humanities Forest Green: Audiology Light Brown/Drab: Business Light Blue: Education Brown: Fine Arts Crimson/Red: Journalism Pink: Music Dark Blue: Philosophy Peacock Blue: Public Administration Gold: Science Citron: Social WorkThe regalia variety worn by the deans reflects distinguishing customs from the universities from which they earned terminal degrees. Though the president and provost don UNT regalia for these ceremonies, faculty members regalia represent the institutions from which they Honor SocietiesCollege honor societies recognize academic excellence and promote scholarship, ethics and professionalism.

10 Membership in an honor society bestows honor, recognition and a lifetime distinction. UNT has many interdisciplinary and departmental honor societies, each of which wears a distinctive ribbon, pin, stole, cord or CommencementFall 2021 Honors Candidates4 Candidates for HonorsFall CommencementCollege of EducationSara Mohamed AbdurahmanBrianna Pyron Adams Elyssabeth N. Alvarez* Kathryn Elizabeth Antos Ashia Deshun Arline Giselle Arroyo Hannah Cheryl Augustus Vivian Rose Barber Sussette Benitez Hernandez Taylor Burke Bennett Kamaya Cherice Black Hannah L. Bonner Frank Basil Brown Carissa Elena Carlos Brenda Cecena* Caroline M.