Aug. 1–31: National American Artist Appreciation Month
Aug. 3–Sept. 7: "Matthew Bourbon: Where Sameness and Difference Meet," Kirk Hopper Fine Art, 1426 Riverfront Blvd, Dallas
Through Aug. 4: Exhibition "We Did That," Communication Design Senior Show, Art Building, Paul Voertman Gallery, Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays

Aug. 6: Transfer Orientation
Aug. 7–8: Freshman Orientations
Aug. 12–Sept. 13: Annual "Emergence" exhibition, Art Building, Cora Stafford Gallery
Aug. 14: CVAD First Flight
Aug. 19, 9 a.m.–Noon: First day of fall classes
Aug. 23, 5 p.m.: Nominations are due for the GDAC HEART Awards
Aug. 24, 5–7 p.m.: Art Exhibitions Opening Reception for two CVAD Faculty, Galleri Urbane, 2277 Monitor St, Dallas, TX 75207; on view from Aug. 24–Sept. 28

• Liss LaFleur, associate professor, New Media Art, "FUTURE KIN" 
• Paho Mann, associate professor, Photography, "Latent Constructions" 

Aug. 27, 12:20–1:10 p.m.: Creative Mentorships Workshop by CVAD Career Coach Delaney Smith, Art Building, Room 464; Register
Aug. 30: UNT Census Day