Photograph of three attendees conversing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man (center) and a woman (right) can be seen standing side by side, looking at another woman standing across from them. They are both smiling. The other woman can be seen on the left side of the photograph with her back turned to the camera. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background.

Photograph of three musicians performing in a band at the 2008 Emerald Ball. One man can be seen playing banjo on the left side of the photograph. He is looking down at the neck of the banjo. A woman can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking over at the man on the right. She is playing violin. The man on the right is facing to the left of the camera, looking down at the guitar in his hands and smiling.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling slightly. The man is holding a wine glass in his right hand. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at the 2008 Emerald Ball, taken from above. People can be seen socializing around two silent auction tables in the One O'clock Lounge. Several individuals are standing in front of the tables, viewing auction items. A waiter is standing in the center of the photograph, holding a tray with refreshments on it.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. A man can be seen sitting at a dining table in the background, on the left side of the photograph.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. A man and woman can be seen standing behind a table in the center of the photograph, facing each other. A woman is standing next to them on the right side of the photograph. Lots 32 and 34 can be seen on the table, containing "Journeys Through the Winds of Time" by Bill Worrell and a framed painting of cattle, among other items. Other attendees are gathered around a second auction table in the background of the photograph. Several members of the group are holding drinks in their hands.

Photograph of two men (left, right) and two women (2nd left, 2nd right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. Three members of the group are holding glasses of wine.

Photograph of a man and a woman viewing "A Book of Photographs from Lonesome Dove" by William Wittliff at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. He is looking down at the open book in his hands. The woman can be seen standing next to him in the center of the photograph, looking at the book. Other event attendees can be seen socializing in the background.

Photograph of a man at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera and smiling. Two women are standing in the foreground on the left and right sides of the photograph, facing each other. They are both smiling. Other event attendees can be seen conversing in the background.

Photograph of attendees at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Individuals can be seen standing in front of the table, facing to the right of the camera. One woman is filling out a bidding form in the background. Three pairs of western boots can be seen among other items on the table.

Photograph of attendees at the 2008 Emerald Ball, taken from above. Individuals can be seen gathered around the room, conversing. A large brick staircase can be seen on the left side of the photograph. An ice sculpture holding two floral arrangements can be seen in the bottom right portion of the photograph.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen in the upper left corner of the photograph, walking up a brick staircase and onto the upper floor. Event attendees can be seen walking up the staircase in pairs. Others can be seen gathered on the lower floor on the right side of the photograph.

Photograph of the UNT Brazilian Ensemble performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the ensemble can be seen walking up a staircase, carrying percussion instruments. A man is standing on the staircase on the left side of the photograph, holding a film camera.

Photograph of Gretchen Bataille (center) conversing with a man (right) and a woman (left) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The man and woman are standing across from Bataille with their backs turned to the camera. Bataille is looking at the man and motioning with her left hand. She appears to be speaking.

Photograph of a woman holding a western boot at a silent auction table during the 2008 Emerald Ball. The woman can be seen on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera. She is holding the boot up with her right hand. The matching boot can be seen on the table, among other auction items.

Photograph of a man (left) and a woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, and are each holding a microphone in their hands. The man is holding a folded sheet of paper in his left hand. He appears to be speaking. The woman is facing to the left of the camera and smiling.

Photograph of attendees sitting at table 22 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Members of the group can be seen sitting next to each other, facing to the left of the camera. Several individuals are clapping. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph. Staff members are walking throughout the room.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille with guests at table 19 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen standing in the center of the photograph, looking at the man next to her and smiling. The man is standing on the right side of the photograph and appears to be speaking. Another man and woman are sitting at the table on the left side of the photograph, looking up at the man who is talking. Other event attendees can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Three guitarists can be seen lined up in the foreground of the photograph with their backs turned to the camera. A woman is standing in the background on the right side of the photograph, facing to the left of the camera and holding a violin. They are all wearing black charro suits. Members of the audience can be seen sitting around dining tables in the background of the photograph.

Photograph of a mariachi band performing at the 2008 Emerald Ball. A woman in a charro outfit can be seen standing in the foreground on the right side of the photograph, facing away from the camera. She is holding a violin. Members of the audience are sitting around dining tables, facing the woman. UNT President Gretchen Bataille can be seen among the crowd, clapping. Several others are also clapping.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille sitting at table 1 during the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen in the center of the photograph, looking at the camera. She appears to be laughing. A man can be seen in the foreground on the right side of the photograph, but is out of focus. Other event attendees are sitting around dining tables in the background.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille speaking at the 2008 Emerald Ball. Bataille can be seen standing on stage in the center of the photograph, behind a microphone. She is looking to the left of the camera and smiling. A man can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph, and a woman can be seen on the right.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (left) with another woman (right) at the 2008 Emerald Ball. The pair can be seen standing on stage in the center of the photograph, smiling. Bataille is resting her left hand on the other woman's left shoulder. She is holding a sheet of paper in her right hand.

Photograph of UNT President Gretchen Bataille (2nd left) with Chancellor Lee Jackson (2nd right) and two others at the 2008 Emerald Ball. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. A banner hanging behind the group reads, "UNT [--] University of North Texas [--] Discover the power of ideas."