Photograph of original artwork for the cover of "Shadowkeep" by Alan Dean Foster, held by UNT Special Collections. The illustration is of a man with blonde hair and a red cape running up the stair in a corridor while holding a sword, turning to look back behind him. Victoria (Poyser) Lisi (1949-) is a prolific artist and illustrator for science fiction and fantasy publications. After receiving her BFA from Evergreen State College, she began submitting art to sci-fi magazines for publication, and eventually won two Hugo Awards for Best Fan Artist in 1981 and 1982. Her first published artworks appeared in issues of the sci-fi magazines Galaxy and Weirdbook in 1978, while her first book cover was for Piers Anthony’s Double Exposure published in 1982. After marrying artist Julius Lisi in 1987, she began working more on collaborations with him, and changed her focus from cover art to illustrating children’s books and creating fine art.

Photograph of Boycott Grapes and Viva La Mujer buttons, held by UNT Special Collections. The Boycott Grapes button is black with an orange circle in the middle and a black bird graphic. The Viva La Mujer button has a white symbol for women on it, a black bird graphic inside it. Another Boycott Grapes Button is red with a black bird graphic in the middle. Dr. Gloria Contreras (1947-) was recruited to work at the University of North Texas in 1987 because of her strong background in multicultural and social studies education. Her passion was teaching social studies with a global perspective, and furthering the place of women and minorities in education, teaching and scholarship. In 1989, she was appointed the first Director of the Office of Minority Affairs (now the Office of Multicultural Affairs), where she was tasked to create a plan to recruit and retain minority students and faculty. Contreras co-authored some of the leading K-6 social studies textbooks published by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, served as the Executive Editor of The Social Science, a national journal for educators, and was elected Director of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. In 2002, Contreras was honored as a Latina Living …

Photograph of Moon Goddess by Victoria Lisi, held by UNT Special Collections. The illustration is of a blond wavy haired woman in the middle of stars in the sky, a moon at the bottom of the page. The illustration is in a frame. Victoria (Poyser) Lisi (1949-) is a prolific artist and illustrator for science fiction and fantasy publications. After receiving her BFA from Evergreen State College, she began submitting art to sci-fi magazines for publication, and eventually won two Hugo Awards for Best Fan Artist in 1981 and 1982. Her first published artworks appeared in issues of the sci-fi magazines Galaxy and Weirdbook in 1978, while her first book cover was for Piers Anthony’s Double Exposure published in 1982. After marrying artist Julius Lisi in 1987, she began working more on collaborations with him, and changed her focus from cover art to illustrating children’s books and creating fine art.

Photographs of "Counter-Attack: And Other Poems" by Siegfried Sassoon, held by UNT Special Collections. The book is worn and brown, with the title printed in brown ink on a label, the wording framed by brown lines. Image 2, with page 20 titled "How To Die" on the left and page 21 on the right titled "The Effect." This copy of Siegfried Sassoon’s collection of poems, Counter-Attack and Other Poems, is a 1919 reprinting of the original 1918 edition, published by E.P. Dutton and Company in New York. The binding is made of brown paper over boards, parts of which have begun to chip away. As a decorated officer known for his heroic, often perilous, actions on the battlefield, Sassoon wrote poems that vividly depict his experience in the trenches. Counter-Attack and The Old Huntsman (Sassoon’s first published collection of war poetry, referenced on the title page) mark the transition from his earlier, highly romanticized poetry, and would go on to solidify him as one of the era’s most influential poets. A thorough description of this transition in Sassoon’s work is given in the introduction by fellow soldier-poet and friend, Robert Nichols. The poems in this collection give the reader an …

Photograph of a poster for an event titled "Stories Behind the Stories", a lecture from Steve Stoler on broadcast journalism. The event was held at the UNT Frisco campus.

Photograph of Steve Stoler being introduced to students attending his lecture, "Stories Behind the Stories". Stoler is a former reporter with FOX 4 and Channel 8 news and is speaking about his experiences on the job and the changes in broadcast journalism over the years.

Photograph of Steve Stoler, a former reporter with Channel 8 and FOX 4 news, speaking to students during a lecture titled "Stories Behind the Stories". During the event he spoke about his experiences on the job and the changes in broadcast journalism over the years. The event was held at the UNT New College at Frisco campus.

Photograph of (L-R) Roy Busby, Julie Buchanan, Jo Ann Ballantine, and an unidentified man at the Harvest House in downtown Denton. All are attending Buchanan's retirement party from her advising position in the Mayborn School of Journalism. Busby is the Regents Professor at Mayborn.

Photograph of an above view of the guests at Julie Buchanan's (green) retirement party. Buchanan was retiring from her position as an advisor with the Mayborn School of Journalism. She appears to be speaking with Neil Foote (left). The party took place at the Harvest House in downtown Denton.

Photograph of Julie Buchanan (left) and Dorothy Bland (right) at Buchanan's retirement party. Julie Buchanan was an academic advisor at the Mayborn School of Journalism, Dorothy Bland is the Dean. The event was held at the Harvest House in downtown Denton.

Photograph of an empty workstation at UNT's New College in Frisco, TX. The workstation has three tall chairs on either side, separating the table by a glass window. The workstation behind is smaller and closer to the ground. Junebug Clark is visible reflected in the class in the right background of the photograph.

Photograph of an unidentified man and woman testing out TV computers at UNT's New College in Frisco, TX. They're in an empty classroom where the tables and chairs have been stacked into a corner.

Photograph of an unidentified man standing at the front of an empty classroom lecturing at UNT's New College in Frisco, TX. The power-point presented on the TV reads, "Historical Overview Of Class. History of law and class is a history of capitalism. ...fame to the wealthy. Regulation to the worker." Only two people are seated in the chairs, one leaning over the table and writing in their notebook. A backpack is visible in the foreground of the table.

Photograph of Michelle Redmond, Adjunct Faculty for the University of North Texas for the Department of Media Arts. Redmond and the student sitting beside her are looking at a Broadcast Announcing Worktext and discussing among each other.

Photograph of Michelle Redmond (left) and her students, at UNT's New College. Redmond and her students are gathered around a circular table and discussing their work. On the computer behind them is a model of a man's bare chest from a YouTube video.

Photograph of Michelle Redmond, Adjunct Faculty for the University of North Texas for the Department of Media Arts. Redmond and others are at UNT's New College facility examining the new equipment.

Photograph of Michelle Redmond teaching a class at UNT's New College in Frisco, TX. The photo was taken outside of the classroom behind the glass walls. Redmond is in the center of the room pacing as her students are seated around circular tables.

Photograph of Michelle Redmond, Adjunct Faculty of UNT for the Department of Media Arts, teaching a night class at UNT's New College in Frisco, TX. Redmond is in the center of the class room while her students are seated at circular tables, they are listening to her lecture.

Photograph of UNT Campus in Frisco banners at UNT's New College facility in Frisco, TX. The banners read, "Get your competitive edge at UNT in Frisco. A new way of thinking. A new way of doing business. A new kind of education." The banners are placed in front of a night class being taught by Michelle Redmond, Adjunct Professor for Media Arts.

Photograph of UNT's New College at Frisco, TX. This new building is located off of Dallas Parkway and Sam Rayburn Toll. The New College is an off-site instructional facility that will offer programs and classes that give students and working professionals the business, communication and technology skills they will need. A few cars are already parked in the lot right beside the building.

Photograph of UNT's New College at Frisco, TX. This new building is located off of Dallas Parkway and Sam Rayburn Toll. The New College is an off-site instructional facility that will offer programs and classes that give students and working professionals the business, communication and technology skills they will need. This corner view shows off the buildings UNT letters. A few cars are already parked in the lot right beside the building.

Photograph of UNT's New College at Frisco, TX, at night. This new building is located off of Dallas Parkway and Sam Rayburn Toll. The New College is an off-site instructional facility that will offer programs and classes that give students and working professionals the business, communication and technology skills they will need. This corner view shows the UNT signs glowing green during the nighttime. A few cars are parked in the lot right beside the building.

Photograph of UNT's New College at Frisco, TX, at night. This new building is located off of Dallas Parkway and Sam Rayburn Toll. The New College is an off-site instructional facility that will offer programs and classes that give students and working professionals the business, communication and technology skills they will need. This corner view shows the UNT signs glowing green during the nighttime. A few cars are parked in the lot right beside the building.

Photograph of an empty classroom at UNT's New College in Frisco, TX. The classroom has white long tables with two chairs seated for each section. A man and woman are at the front of the room talking among one another another. The projector is viewing UNT's screen saver.