College of Public Affairs and Community Service

The College of Public Affairs & Community Service Scholarships' deadline is quickly approaching on March 19th.  The scholarships call for one or two essays each.  Interested students will write an essay about what challenges they have overcome, what innovative solutions they can think of for social problems or write about what they have contributed to their community.

A UNT alumnus and National Football League athlete was nominated on Dec. 30 for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which recognizes players for their skills on the football field and devotion to community service.
This story first appeared in the NT Daily News.  To view the entire story, click here.
 

The College of Public Affairs and Community Service now has a facebook fan page and group! Find us on facebook to keep updated with the latest events and news!

    The University of North Texas has been recently chosen as an expansion sight for Public Allies Americorp Program.  One of only 19 programs in the nation and of only four university-based programs, UNT will launch the Public Allies North Texas program in the fall of 2010.

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   PACS continues to strive for excellence in not only education, but in community service as well. 
   These achievements contribute to the already solid foundation that PACS has created at UNT and in the community.
 

Open to all current and prospective MPA students and guests free of charge! Cost for Alumni is $35. 
The Conference will be at the UNT Gateway Center on Friday, February 26.  It will begin at 8:30 a.m.  The schedule of events is below.
8:30-8:55 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:15 Using Social Media to Communicate Effectively Your Organization's Message- Speaker, Mike Newhouse

Campecine is a film festival featuring high school students from Youth Speak collective.  These students screen their digital stories and engage in dialogue to raise consciousness, awareness, and inspire community engagement and social change. Learn More.
 
 

CANstrucion is a ompetition organized to raise food for the Denton Community Food Center.  Registered groups design and build a struction out of non-perishable food items to raise awareness about hunger.  CANstruction will be held at Discovery Park on February 17, 1pm to 5pm, and in the Student Union, Silver Eagle Suite, on Friday, February 26, from 8am to 1pm.  The Dean's office is taking can food donations for this event.  There will also be a small gro

These awards recognize individuals and organizations for eliminating attitudinal, social, and physical barriers, and for encouraging accurate, respectful and progressive portrayals of people and disabilities.  The Barbara Jordan Media Awards acknowledge, print, broadcast, and Internet media professionals who accurately and positively report on individuals with disabilities. 

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