University of North Texas 
Nov. 14, 2025
Hello, CVAD Undergrads!
As cooler weather finally settles over Denton, here’s a warm roundup of news, reminders
and opportunities to help you stay connected and informed across the CVAD community.
Halloween Social
First, a huge shoutout to our student organizations for hosting an awesome Halloween
Social! Nearly 100 students came out to celebrate, and the event wouldn’t have been
possible without these fantastic groups.
• American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
• Art Education Pre-Service Chapter
• Art History Society (AHS)
• Fashion Design Student Organization (FDSO)
• Illustration Society of North Texas (ISNT)
• Interior Design Student Alliance (IDSA)
• New Media Cooperative
• Printmaking Association of North Texas Students (PANTS)
• User Experience Student Alliance (UXSA)
If you’re interested in joining any of these organizations, you can explore requirements
on UNT Student Affairs’ OrgSync or email me at Kevin.Contreras@unt.edu. The CVAD student organizations with social media accounts you may wish to follow
are listed on CVAD News and Views: CVAD Social Media Channels.
CVAD Student Advisory Committee
Did you know there is a CVAD Student Advisory Committee that meets monthly with Dean Karen Hutzel? These students share feedback about the CVAD experience and help shape future improvements.
If you have a great idea, question or concern, please reach out to a committee member.
2025–26 Members
- Paul Armstrong, Paul.Armstrong@unt.edu| Studio Art
- Sid Dominguez, SierraDominguez@my.unt.edu | Art History
- Suzanna Headey, SuzannaHeadey@my.unt.edu | Foundations
- Sara Kayce, SaraKayce@my.unt.edu | Design
- Isha Kamkhalia, IshaKamkhalia@my.unt.edu | Design
- Isabella Murphy, IsabellaMurphy@my.unt.edu | Design
- Llumine Shin, LlumineShin@my.unt.edu | Art Education
- Kira Scheffler, KiraScheffler@my.unt.edu | IADS
Upcoming Events
Stay up to date by visiting the CVAD News and Views: Upcoming Events webpage. You’ll find everything from guest lectures and workshops to gallery openings happening
throughout the Art Building. If you have an upcoming event, be sure to contact the CVAD Marketing Office to promote your message on CVAD's social media accounts, on the Art Building's digital
signs and on the Upcoming Events webpage.
Attention, Communication Design Students: Candidacy review materials are due Nov. 18, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. CDT. Please be sure
to get your materials submitted on time!
• Comm Design: Graphic Design Entry Review Process
• Comm Design: User-Experience Entry Review Process
FAFSA and Scholarships | Paying for College
Federal Aid
Did you know you must submit a new FAFSA every year? The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year is now open! Start your application now through the FAFSA website.
Scholarships
The UNT Eagle Student Services portal for scholarships will open soon. The exact launch
date has not been announced yet, but we expect it by late November. Last year, CVAD
awarded more than $280,000 in scholarships and fellowships — and the application only
takes a few minutes. We’ll share official dates as soon as we have them.
Academic Advising
Milnes Advising Center, Art Building, Room 232
Registration is now open for all currently enrolled students.
Weekly drop-ins for undergraduates take place during the fall and spring semesters:
• Tuesdays, 9–11:30 a.m.
• Wednesdays, 1:30–4 p.m.
Note: Advising calendars fill quickly, so drop-in hours are the best option for urgent questions.
To schedule an appointment, use the UNT Navigate app.
Graduation: The graduation application deadline for December 2025 has passed. If you plan to graduate
in May 2026, reach out to your advisor right away. The Spring 2026 graduation application
is now open. Check eligibility using the UNT Registrar’s PDF.
Spring Courses
Not sure which special topics course to choose? Explore the complete list on CVAD
News and Views: 2026 Rotating Topics.
Building Updates | CVAD & Campus Resources
Need after-hours access to the Art Building? Visit the CVAD News and Views: After-Hours Access webpage.
Need to reserve or renew a locker? Visit CVAD News and Views: Art Building Locker Rentals, Renewals.
CVAD Galleries
Keep an eye out for upcoming exhibitions in CVAD’s three galleries! Visit the CVAD
Galleries Exhibitions, Events webpage for current and future shows.
Remember: Entries to the 65th annual Paul Voertman Juried Student Competition and Exhibition are being accepted through Dec. 12, 2025!
Get in Touch
If you’d like to submit content for the next newsletter for students, email me at
Kevin.Contreras@unt.edu. For event submissions, be sure to include as many details as possible.
Students are welcome to use the CVAD Marketing Office services to promote their events and student organization activities. Let us help you get
the word out!
Have a great week and fun Fall Holiday break. I hope to see you around the Art Building
as we head into the culmination of another great semester!
Sincerely,
Kevin
Kevin Contreras
CVAD Recruiting and Community Engagement
Dean's Office, Room 101
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