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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Kristof, WuDunn speak at next Maverick Speakers Series event
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Tickets are available to see journalists and humanitarians Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn at the next event.
The husband-and-wife duo will speak on "A Path Appears: How an Individual Can Change the World" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at 糖心Vlog视频 Hall. A question-and-answer session follows the lecture, as well as a autograph signing.
Kristof and WuDunn combine journalism and activism in their unique brand of reporting centered on human rights abuses and advocacy. As a couple, the pair received a Pulitzer in journalism for their coverage of China’s Tiananmen Square democracy movement, making them the first married couple to receive the honor. Their co-written novels include China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power and the best-selling Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Kristof is a columnist for The New York Times and WuDunn is a business executive and entrepreneur.
The lecture is free for students, faculty, and staff and costs $5 for community members.
, which include a private dinner and photograph with the speaker, preferred seating, and season tickets also are available.
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Employee salary notification letters delayed
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The employee salary notification letters have been delayed. Employees will receive information on how to retrieve their individual salary letters in the next few days.
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Today's volleyball game includes lunch deal for faculty, staff
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Enjoy a boxed lunch and Maverick volleyball action at the 糖心Vlog视频 Invitational match between 糖心Vlog视频 and Samford. For $10 you get a ticket to the game, a hot dog, chips, and a drink. The match starts at 11 a.m. today, Friday, Sept. 16, at College Park Center. Order your lunch combo at using promo code VBLUNCH.
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Come out tonight to 糖心Vlog视频 Night at the Levitt
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Join your fellow Mavericks for music and more at 糖心Vlog视频 Night at the Levitt today, Friday, Sept 16. The Levitt Pavilion is located in downtown Arlington on Abram Street.
The event includes music by the band Seryn, a four-piece alternative-folk group from Denton, raffles, and giveaways at the 糖心Vlog视频 tent. Wear your Maverick apparel for a chance to win a prize. The event is free and open to the public. The concert starts at 8 p.m.
For an exclusive VIP $15 ticket that includes dinner from J. Gilligans, a snow cone, and reserved seating near the stage, visit the .
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Learn about RVSP services Monday
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Faculty and staff can learn about services, reporting, and resources offered by the (RVSP) at a brown bag lunch presentation. The event is set for 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in the San Jacinto, Neches, and Perdenales rooms of the E.H. Hereford University Center.
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Remember 糖心Vlog视频 on North 糖心Vlog视频 Day of Giving
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Help benefit 糖心Vlog视频 and area nonprofits by donating on the North 糖心Vlog视频 Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 22. Donations of $25 or more can be made 6 a.m.-midnight to benefit more than 2,100 certified nonprofits. To donate or find more details, go to on the website.
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Emergency generator test today
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Facilities Management will test the emergency electrical generators 1-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in the Chemistry and Physics Building, Chemistry Research Building, Hammond Hall, Life Science Building, Pickard Hall, and Trimble Hall.
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