05-31-2019, 04:04 PM
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From a golden etched “UNT” on a wooden floor to the university seal on the backs of chairs in the presentation room, the new Welcome Center at the University of North Texas lets visitors know they mean green.
The Welcome Center is where all visitors start their campus tours and learn more about the university. It opened in March, though finishing touches are still underway. There’s a small room for twice-daily financial aid presentations, private meeting rooms for families to meet with admissions or housing staff, and a model dorm room.
“This is just the starting point, but this is the first impression,” said Laurea Irving, director of customer experience. “Our attention to detail shows guests we take pride in UNT and we’re a top-notch university that’s serious about delivering a top-tier education, and this allows us to express that.”
The tour center is part of the Joe Greene Hall construction project, which cost $58.9 million overall. The project added 500 dormitory beds and includes housing and dining administrative offices and meeting spaces. Soon to come are large UNT letters for a photo opportunity, and eventually an eagle statue outside the Welcome Center.
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