[University-wide Spring 2016 commencement ceremony and UNT's 125th Anniversary celebration] captions transcript

[University-wide Spring 2016 commencement ceremony and UNT's 125th Anniversary celebration]

Video recording of the University-wide Spring 2016 commencement ceremony held at Apogee Stadium on Friday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. Approximately 3,411 undergraduate students, 740 masters students and 119 doctoral students were honored at the ceremony. The ceremony includes remarks by UNT President Dr. Neal Smatresk, System Chancellor Lee F. Jackson, System Regent Laura Wright, President of the Student Government Association Adam Allatry, former U.S. Army Sergeant and UNT Alumnus Steven Davidson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Finley Graves, and member of the Alumni Association Byron Campbell. Preceding the commencement, the video includes a narrated highlight on the origin and history of UNT, as well as a message delivered by President Dr. Neal Smatresk in celebration of the university's 125th (quasquicentennial) anniversary.
Date: May 13, 2016
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism and College of Visual Arts and Design Spring 2023 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism and College of Visual Arts and Design Spring 2023 commencement ceremony]

Video of the College of Visual Arts and Design and College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism Spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The video begins with an introduction to the University of North Texas with a short history segment and photographs and videos of various unidentified graduates. Welcoming remarks are given by Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences James Meernik. Faculty and graduates process into the coliseum. Carol Libby sings the national anthem, accompanied by the UNT Wind Orchestra. Dean of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism Jana Holley and Dean of the College of Visual Arts and Design Karen Hutzel makes additional remarks. Provost Michael McPherson gives a speech congratulating the graduates and acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. The keynote speaker is Sarah Wagner, chair of the Board of Regents of the Alumni Association. The ceremony concludes with Carol Libby singing the UNT alma mater and the graduates leaving the coliseum.
Date: May 13, 2023
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Education Spring 2023 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Education Spring 2023 commencement ceremony]

Video of the College of Education Spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The video begins with an introduction to the University of North Texas with a short history segment and photographs and videos of various unidentified graduates. Faculty and graduates process into the coliseum. Welcoming remarks are given by Dean of the College of Education Randy Bomer. Rebecca Mugnolo sings the national anthem. Neal Smatresk, president of the University of North Texas, gives a speech congratulating the graduates and acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. The keynote speaker is Emily Clement of the Alumni Association. The ceremony concludes with Rebecca Mugnolo singing the UNT alma mater and the graduates leaving the coliseum.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Business Spring 2023 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Business Spring 2023 commencement ceremony]

Video of the College of Business Spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The video begins with an introduction to the University of North Texas with a short history segment and photographs and videos of various unidentified graduates. Faculty and graduates process into the coliseum. Carol Libby sings the national anthem. A video tribute created by graduating seniors is shown. Welcoming remarks are given by Dean of the College of Business Marilyn Wiley. Neal Smatresk, president of the University of North Texas, gives a speech congratulating the graduates and acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. The keynote speaker is Kevin Fralicks, associate vice president for alumni relations. The ceremony concludes with Carol Libby singing the UNT alma mater and the graduates leaving the coliseum.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Health and Public Service, College of Information, and New College Spring 2023 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Health and Public Service, College of Information, and New College Spring 2023 commencement ceremony]

Video of the College of Health and Public Service, College of Information, and New College Spring 2023 commencement ceremony held on May 13, 2023, at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The video begins with an introduction to the University of North Texas with a short history segment and photographs and videos of various unidentified graduates. Welcoming remarks are given by Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences James Meernik. Faculty and graduates process into the coliseum. Natasha Becker sings the national anthem, accompanied by the UNT wind orchestra. Associate Dean of New College Shari Childers, Dean of the College of Information Kinshuk, and Dean of College of Health and Public Services Nicole Dash give additional remarks. Neal Smatresk, president of the University of North Texas, gives a speech congratulating the graduates and acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. The keynote speaker is Ernest Martinez, vice chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The ceremony concludes with Natasha Becker singing the UNT alma mater and the graduates leaving the coliseum.
Date: May 13, 2023
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Engineering & College of Science Fall 2022 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Engineering & College of Science Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Video of the Fall 2022 College of Engineering & College of Science commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas in the Coliseum. The video starts with clips featuring: a narrator telling the history of the university's founding, two students explaining why students should attend the university, and a compilation of graduates expressing gratitude for the university. A doctoral student sung the national anthem as the students and faculty marched into the auditorium. Dr. Shengli Fu, Dean of the College of Engineering, opens the ceremony by congratulating the graduates. Dr. Neal Smatresk, president of the university, gave a speech urging the students to make the most of their degrees and explains the significance of their ceremonial robes. Dr. John Quintanilla, Dean of the College of Science, gave a speech acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the graduates. Daniel Suda, director of infinity programing with the UNT alumni association, gave closing remarks before joining the rest of the faculty and a doctoral student in singing the alma malter.
Date: December 16, 2022
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences II Fall 2022 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences II Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Video of the Fall 2022 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences II commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas in the Coliseum. The video begins with a series of clips featuring: a narrator telling the history of the founding of the university, two students explaining why students should attend the college, and a compilation of graduates expressing gratitude for the university. A doctoral student sung the national anthem after the students and faculty entered the auditorium. Dr. James Meernik, Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, opens the ceremony by congratulating the graduates on achieving their degree. Dr. Neal Smatresk, president of the university, gave a speech explaining the significance of their ceremonial robes. Dr. Steven Cobb, Associate Dean of Administrative Affairs, gave a speech acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. Sarah Wagner, chair of the Alumni Association, gave the closing remarks before the same doctoral student sung the Alma Mater at the end of the ceremony.
Date: December 16, 2022
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[G. Brint Ryan College of Business Fall 2022 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[G. Brint Ryan College of Business Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Video of the Fall 2022 G. Brint Ryan College of Business commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas' Coliseum. The beginning of video contains clips featuring: a narrator explaining the history and accomplishments of the university; two students explaining why others should attend UNT; a compilation of graduating students and their family's expressing gratitude for the university; and a final compilation of photo taken by graduates. The ceremony begins with a band welcoming in the graduates and faculty members into the auditorium. Carole Libby, a doctoral student, sung the national anthem. Marilyn Wiley, Dean of the G. Brint Ryan College of Business opens the ceremony by congratulating the graduates on their accomplishments. Dr. Neal Smatresk, president of the university, gave a speech encouraging the graduates to make a difference in the world with their newfound knowledge and explains the significance of the graduates' ceremonial attire. Sarah Wagner. chair of the UNT alumni association board of directors, closes the ceremony with a speech, followed by the singing of the alma malter by Carole Libby.
Date: December 17, 2022
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Doctoral/Masters I Fall 2022 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[Doctoral/Masters I Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Video of the Fall 2022 Doctoral/Masters I commencement ceremony held at the University of North Texas' Coliseum. The video begins with a series of clips featuring: a narrator describing the founding history of the university, two students explaining why others should attend the university, and a compilation of graduates expressing gratitude for the university and celebrating their accomplishments. Natasha Becker, a doctoral student, sang the national anthem after the graduates and faculty marched into the auditorium. Dr. Victor Prybuthok, Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School, gave opening remarks for the ceremony while congratulating the graduates on their degree. Dr. Neal Smatresk, president of the university, gave a speech encouraging the students to make a difference in the world. Dr. Michael Williams, chancellor of the North Texas system, gave his congratulations to the graduates. Dr. Cathy Bryce, a past chair of the Alumni Association, gave closing remarks before a doctoral student sung the Alma Mater as students and faculty exit the auditorium.
Date: December 18, 2022
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Doctoral and Masters II Fall 2022 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[Doctoral and Masters II Fall 2022 commencement ceremony]

Video of the Fall 2022 Doctoral and Masters commencement ceremony that honors graduates from the College of Music, College of Information Science, College of Business, College of Science, and the College of Visual Arts and Design. The video begins with a series of clips featuring: a narrator explaining the history and accomplishments of the University of North Texas; two students explain why UNT is an excellent school; and other students share their stories regarding their college journeys and the struggles they faced in obtaining a degree. The ceremony begins with Natasha Beckford, a doctoral student, singing the Star-Spangled Banner after the graduates and faculty walk into the Coliseum. Victor Prybutok, Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School and Vice Provost for graduate education, and Neat Smatresk, UNT's President, open the ceremony with speeches congratulating the graduates on their accomplishments and explaining the history of the hood ceremony. Brandon Buzbee, vice president of university advancement, closes the ceremony with words of encouragement and the singing of the alma malter by Natasha Beckford.
Date: December 18, 2022
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Spring 2023 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Spring 2023 commencement ceremony]

Video of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The video begins with an introduction to the University of North Texas with a short history segment and photographs and videos of various unidentified graduates. Welcoming remarks are given by Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences James Meernik. Faculty and graduates process into the coliseum. Rebecca Mugnolo sings the national anthem, accompanied by keyboardist Mooney Tan and the UNT wind orchestra. Neal Smatresk, president of the University of North Texas, gives a speech congratulating the graduates and acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Steve Cobb introduces the graduates. The keynote speaker is Emily Clement of the Alumni Association. The ceremony concludes with Rebecca Mugnolo singing the UNT alma mater and the graduates leaving the coliseum.
Date: May 12, 2023
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[College of Science Spring 2023 commencement ceremony] captions transcript

[College of Science Spring 2023 commencement ceremony]

Video of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony held on May 12, 2023, at the University of North Texas Coliseum. The video begins with an introduction to the University of North Texas with a short history segment and photographs and videos of various unidentified graduates. Natasha Becker sings the national anthem, accompanied by keyboardist Mooney Tan and the UNT wind orchestra. Dean of the College of Science John Quintanilla gives opening remarks. Neal Smatresk, president of the University of North Texas, gives a speech congratulating the graduates and acknowledging the academic accomplishments of the students. The keynote speaker is Dr. Kiko Kawamura. Additional remarks are made by Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Lee Hughes and Vice President for University Advancement Brandon Buzbee. The ceremony concludes with Natasha Becker singing the UNT alma mater and the graduates leaving the coliseum.
Date: May 13, 2023
Creator: University of North Texas.
System: The UNT Digital Library