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News Especially for CVAD Students: May 5, 2025

From the desk of Kevin Contreras

This is the news to know as you head to Commencement, a summer semester, summer job or a nice long vacation. As always, you'll find news and events from the News and Views Home page, but let me know if you would like to contribute to this publication — news especially for CVAD graduate or undergraduate students. As always, email me anytime: Kevin.Contreras@cvad.unt.edu.

Today's Roundup

Summer Hours • Visit the CVAD Hours web page

  • May 12, the Art Building will be open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • After-hours access for students will end May 9.
  • Undergraduates may reapply for after-hours building access in the fall after the census date.
CVAD Student Computer Lab Hours

Student Computer Lab, Art Building, Room 375

      • Closes May 9 at 5 p.m.
      • Closed May 10–11
      • Reopens May 12 for summer hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fabrication Lab Reminder
      • FabLab Reminder: All personal materials must be removed from the Digital Fabrication Lab by May 9.

Undergraduate Advising Reminders

  • No drop-in hours the week of May 5–9
  • An on-call advisor will be available during Finals Week, except May 6
  • Advising will be closed May 6 for a campus-wide event
  • On May 7, the office opens at 10 a.m. due to commencement preparations
  • Advisors are available year-round — even in summer! Schedule ahead due to our heavy orientation season.
  • Check out the new Undergraduate Advising FAQs!
  • Contact: cvad.Advising@unt.edu
  • Spring and summer graduates: Commencement is May 10, at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. Commencement details
  • You can still register for summer and fall classes.
  • Final grades post on or after May 14.

CVAD + Career Center Update

Texas Fashion Collection Research Info

Summer is a great time to conduct research! The TFC holds more than 20,000 garments and accessories, and you can access them online or by appointment.
Website: TFC Fashion Archives
Email Annette Becker to schedule a research visit: Annette.Becker@unt.edu.