Photograph of UNT's President Neal Smatresk, (left) and Joshua Sylve, (right) Marketing Specialist at UNT's libraries. Smatresk and Sylve are discussing the 125 Anniversary of UNT night events.

Photograph of Deborah Nowinski, author of book YOUR ROLE IN INCLUSION THEATRE, at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of UNT's President Neal Smatresk, (center) addressing a small group of people at Willis Library. Smatresk and others are there to celebrate the 125 Anniversary of UNT and the book launch. Martin Halbert, (grey suit) and Morgan Gieringer (his left) are seated on the red sofa near Smatresk.

Photograph of Adam Pitluk, winner of "Print Commentary" for his piece published in The Dallas Morning News "Readings, Writing and Assessment: Researchers on the verge of an early dyslexia diagnosis," at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of UNT Libraries staff member Emily Aparicio decorating a little pig with pink glitter. The pig is sitting on top of a circular platform with bumps on the sides. The dessert is a topper for an Edible Books creation.

Photograph of Julie Judkins, (left) Assistant Head of Special Collections, Sue Parks, (center left) Associate Dean of Special Libraries, Ana Krahmer, (center right) Head, Digital Newspaper Unit, and Dreanna Belden (left) Assistant Dead for External Relations. The four women are posing for a photo, in the foreground the University's 125 Anniversary book is visible. The book title reads, "Independent, Original and Progressive."

Photograph of an External Relations student employee (left), Josh Sylve (center) and Samantha Lawrence (right) all working on an Edible Book creation for the annual festival. They are using two stacks of what appear to be large rectangular cookies. They also have Sour Punch Straw candies and Airhead Extremes to decorate.

Photograph of Emcee Kristi Nelson, News anchor NBC-5, at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of, from left to right, Sue Krupp, Ranjani Groth and Eric Edling at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of Lyle Atkinson of the band Brave Combo with his guitar. Atkinson and his band mates are at UNT to celebrate the 125th Anniversary book launch.

Photograph of Miranda Alexander (Frisco Indpt School District), winner of "High School Student" category for "Jaxon is Able," at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of Martin Halbert, (left) Dean of Library, Morgan Gieringer, (center) Head of Special Collections and band members from Brave Combo. Gieringer and Halbert are seated on a red sofa, Gieringer is holding a microphone up to her mouth as she reads announcements from a small booklet. They are there to celebrate 125th Anniversary of UNT.

Photograph of Elizabeth Jeneault, winner in "Broadcast Feature" category for her piece "Lights, Camera, Sign: Austin News Show for the Deaf Rises in Popularity" (Spectrum News, Austin), at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of Matthew Payne, winner of "print feature" category for "Veteran's 900 mile ride ends in Aubrey," at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of an Edible Book for the book "Animal Farm" by George Orwell. It is a gingerbread barn, decorated with icing and a pretzel window. On the side of the barn,a reference to the book, are the words "But some animals are more equal than others". In the shot are two hands that appear to belong to the creator of the barn.

Photograph of the team of UNT Library staff that are working on the Animal Farm piece for the annual Edible Books Festival. Special Collections Librarian Courtney E. Jacobs appears to be directing them in the final designs for the piece.

Photograph of an unidentified woman, Heather Griffith (front) and Adam Pitluk, at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of an external relations student employee, Mandy Rausch (red), and Samantha Lawrence (green) sitting at the entrance table for the annual Edible Books Festival at Willis Library. On the table is a check in card scanner, buttons and cookies for attendees.

Photograph of Wendy Rigby, winner in "Radio" category for "Valor Games Played in Military City, USA" (Texas Public Radio, San Antonio), at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of Todd Moye, Head of Oral history Program / Professor in History. Moye is holding up a microphone and speaking into it to an unseen group of people. Moye is there to celebrate the 125 anniversary book launch.

Photograph of UNT Librarian Courtney E. Jacobs speaking to UNT Libraries faculty Marcia McIntosh (purple) and Lauren Ko (seated) while decorating for the annual Edible Books Festival in Willis Library. Jacobs appears to be molding something for the piece.

Photograph of Representatives of the Mayborn School of Journalism holding an AEJMC 2016 Equity and Diversity Award, at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.

Photograph of three University of North Texas students gathered at a table to decorate cookies. One student is wearing plastic food handling gloves and is reaching for the Sour Punch Straws on the table. Other cups hold sprinkles and other candies.

Photograph of Miranda Alexander (Frisco Indpt School District), winner of "High School Student" category for "Jaxon is Able," at the 34th Barbara Jordan Awards of 2017. The Barbara Jordan Awards event is hosted by the University of North Texas in conjunction with the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism, the Division of Institutional Equity & Diversity and the College of Public Affairs & Community Service.