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Featured Experts With unemployment up and consumer confidence down, retailers are already launching holiday promotions, hoping to attract more shoppers. David Strutton, professor of marketing at the University of North Texas, says that in these trying times, promotions that focus on savings rather than Christmas extravagance will be the most successful. read more The time for stabilization of Afghanistan has passed, according to UNT political scientist Michael Greig, who used forecasts from statistical models to determine how the strategies under consideration might play out. read more Many families will be on strict budgets this holiday season. Jodi Lee Duryea says cooking festive meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas does not need to break a budget. read more  Audio Releases Counseling technique helps grief-stricken Dr. Jan Holden, professor and coordinator of UNT's nationally ranked counseling program, is experimenting with a new, "near-death communication" technique that can be helpful to survivors. Low-cost, internet phone service lacks protection Engineering prof Ram Dantu details the vulnerabilities of VoIP, the next wave in telecommunication.

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November 23, 2009

Actress Alyssa Milano to recognize UNT students’ efforts in raising funds for UNICEF campus challenge
UNT students raised more than $4,500 toward the campaign's overall goal of $150,000 by organizing several fundraisers, including a raffle and a concert in Denton featuring local bands.

New Jazz Singers director debuts at UNT concert
Works by music legends Miles Davis, Harold Arlen and George and Ira Gershwin will be among the featured songs for the debut concert of Tim Brent.

Texas State Historical Association hosts open house at new UNT home
Attendees can purchase the 2010-2011 Texas Almanac at the Nov. 30 event.

TAMS student to compete for $100,000 science scholarship
Peter Hu will compete against five other regional winners at the national competition next month in New York.

Global partnership to promote English proficiency in rural Korea
College students will travel to Korea for six-month or one-year periods to teach English.

UNT names director of arts institute, UNT on the Square
Herbert Holl will oversee the Institute for the Advancement of the Arts and coordinate activities for UNT on the Square.

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UNT researcher studies how plants defend against stress New research at UNT aims to lessen the need for costly pesticides by arming plants with more effective natural defenses. UNT researcher works to make energy-efficient chips In five years, charging your laptop or cell phone may take seconds and last for weeks before needing to be recharged. New research clusters to focus on sustainability, environment One cluster will focus on the creation of new plant-based products and the other will develop effective conservation and sustainable development practices for the sub-Antarctic region of South America.