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Month: October 2017
Big October at UNCG – a look back
Homecoming 2017 has ended, and it was bigger than ever. See a collection of social media videos and photos. Founders Day 2017 was bigger than ever as well – with a big party on the Quad lawn. See a collection of social media photos and videos. See a great Fox 8 news report. Enjoy a […]
UNCG partners with Guilford County Schools on $1.4 million grant for arts education
UNCG is partnering with Guilford County Schools (GCS) to help public school teachers use the arts more effectively, thanks to a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education. The Professional Development for Arts Educators grant will fund the Guilford County Schools Arts Integration Academy (GCS-AIA), a partnership between GCS, UNCG and a community […]
Chilean theater company to bring unique visual production to campus
Is there theater without language? Theater that can be understood across cultures by anyone, regardless of their native tongue? You don’t need to travel to New York City or London to find out. On Oct. 29, a unique visual theater production – “Nomadas” (“The Nomads”), by the Chilean theater company La Llave Maestra – comes […]
#UNCGHome: Spartans share their Homecoming memories
UNCG’s campus bustled with Spartan spirit all last week as alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater Greensboro community celebrated Homecoming. The annual celebration, a 35-year tradition, culminated on Saturday with the Homecoming Block Party at Kaplan Commons and the men’s soccer team’s thrilling double-overtime win over Mercer. Check out the social media highlights from […]
Renowned Juilliard String Quartet to perform at UNCG Oct. 27
The Quartet will offer a free master class for the public on Friday.
SECC starts strong; Fundraiser Breakfast will be Monday
Over the last 30 years, UNCG has raised over $3 million to support charities.
Halloween happenings, past and present
Halloween happenings include “Spooktacular” organ concert and Haunted House fund/hair-raiser.
Dr. Cheryl Nakata is Bryan School’s new Distinguished Professor of Innovation
When it comes to business, Dr. Cheryl Nakata is all about the soft side. “The best organizations that truly have innovative cultures account for the whole of people and how they work together,” said Nakata, UNCG’s new Joseph M. Bryan Distinguished Professor of Innovation. Nakata, who joined UNCG this summer, teaches innovation in the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, […]
Mary Foust Haunted House, a spooky Spartan history
A mysterious invitation is floating around campus. “You’re invited to dinner,” it begins. “It’s a dinner party that goes wrong,” said sophomore Carrie Jester, artistic director of this year’s haunted house in Mary Foust Residence Hall. The one-night production is created by the Ashby Residential College students and goes up this Saturday at 7 p.m. […]
UNCG AND UNCW collaborate on full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise
UNCG and UNC Wilmington collaborated on a full-scale hurricane evacuation and sheltering exercise on the UNCG campus Oct. 16 and 17. The exercise, called “Hurricane Zephyr,” was designed to educate and prepare students, faculty and staff in the event of an evacuation. The exercise simulated the actual procedures and communications that would take place in […]
2017 Angel Tree: nominate members of campus community
Do you know a staff member or student in need in the upcoming holiday season? The Staff Senate will sponsor an Angel Tree this winter to benefit members of our campus community. Please submit your nomination by Friday, November 3, to: Lori Krise: lwkrise@uncg.edu or call 334-5073 or Eric Marshburn: e_marshb@uncg.edu or call 334-3905 *Please […]
Campus to host hundreds of prospective students Oct. 28
Undergraduate Admissions will host its annual fall open house for high school juniors and seniors Saturday, Oct. 28. The event attracts approximately 1,400 visitors from across North Carolina and beyond to campus, including more than 500 high school students interested in learning more about UNCG as a prospective college choice. Spartan Showcase is an opportunity […]
