Prep The Pantry Drive

The UNT Food Pantry Presented by Kroger is preparing for Fall 2022 semester and they need your help to stock the pantry! Starting now, the UNT Food Pantry Presented by Kroger is partnering with departments all over campus to host a “Prep The Pantry Drive” to stock the pantry shelves before Fall session starts August 29th. We are asking the UNT community to help get ready by bringing donations and filling the bins located at our various campus locations. Every pantry item makes a difference! Drop off locations include Union 409, Sage Hall 110, Chestnut Hall 115 and 301, Marquis Hall 110, and ESSC 119.

Expanding Community Leadership

UNT Police Capt. Jeremy Polk spent the last nine months expanding his knowledge beyond UNT’s borders as part of Leadership Denton. The Denton Chamber of Commerce program brings together members of private industry, education, and government to learn more about businesses and activities in the city. "It opens your eyes to all that it takes to make a city this size work," Polk said.

A large part of the group’s work also centered on giving back to the community. The 2021-22 group project focused on putting together a diversity, inclusion, and equity program that the Chamber could use with local businesses. The 38th Leadership Denton Class was just formed but for those interested, anyone can apply for the 39th Class next year. Visit the Leadership Denton website to learn more.

Support Group for Adults who Stutter

The University of North Texas College of Health and Public Service Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is offering a support group for adults who stutter on August 3 at 6 p.m. in collaboration with the National Stuttering Association. Monthly meetings will be held at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, located at 907 W. Sycamore St. in Denton, and will focus on support, education and resources. For more information, contact Nunnelee at stacy.nunnelee@unt.edu or call 940-565-2481.

Composting Education

The UNT Community Garden Composting Initiative is a project supported by the We Mean Green Fund. We invite you to join the We Mean Green Fund staff in the UNT Community Garden for a morning of hands-on learning and discussion about the process and importance of composting. Learn about composting bins, the materials that can be composted, what to do with compost once it's usable, and the many reasons that composting is important. This is a great way to connect with fellow staff interested in gardening and sustainability! When: August 5, 2022 from 7pm to 8pm. Where: UNT Community Garden

Summer in Bloom

This summer we're spotlighting the floral beautification of campus maintained by the award-winning UNT Grounds Crew. This week we bring you the Narrow-leaf Zinnia which can be found near the UNT Coliseum and the Music building, as well as across campus.

• Fun Fact: The natural color of the creeping zinnia, the wild-type, is orange. However, due to hybridization there are now many color variations. 
• Symbolism: Energy, optimism, and joy
• Difficulty Rating: Easy, drought resistant, and requires little water. 
• Loves: Full sun and partial sun

Introduction to ePAR

Date/Time: 8/4/2022, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Instructor: Dorothy Louise Cummings
Location: Zoom
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Do you need to know how to submit an ePAR? Not sure when an ePAR is required, or where to go access the ePAR system? ePAR, electronic payroll action request, is the method to enter and/or update employee and position details in the HR/Payroll system. This training will cover: - What is an ePAR - When an ePAR is used - Demonstrate how to create a - Salaried hire - Hourly hire - Employee change within - Additional Pay - Termination - Vacant Position Change

Communicating with Confidence Webinar

Date/Time: On-Demand
Location: Online
UNT Bridge registration link
Confident interpersonal skills are crucial to professional development, as well as other aspects of life. Being confident in our communications is seen in our behaviors, such as: asking for what you need, handling confrontations gracefully, and putting ideas forward with assurance. In this session, we will focus on developing confidence through assertive communication. Assertiveness skills not only help improve teamwork, focus discussions, and build relationships, but they also help individuals become confident, constructive, and perform at their best. You’ll have the opportunity to practice skill development, and generate an understanding of how to boost your self-confidence and improve communication with others.