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Author: Michael Harris
$2 million gift to UNCG from Blue Bell Foundation
Denim has a long history in Greensboro. So does UNC Greensboro’s scholarly focus on apparel. Today, UNCG announced a $2 million gift from the Blue Bell Foundation, to support the University’s academic work in all aspects of the apparel industry. Through this gift, the foundation honors the legacy of the Blue Bell company within the […]
Healthy UNCG update as we look toward 2020
Beginning in January 2020, ALL services provided by our registered dietitian Cari Culp, will be covered at 100% by the State Health Plan. Employees on either plan, 70/30 or 80/20, will be able to meet with Cari or attend workshops at no cost. Cari is already booking for January. Consultations take place in various locations […]
Moss Street – a call for teachers
Moss Street Partnership School in Reidsville is searching for qualified teachers and substitute teachers. We hope that as part of the extended UNCG community, you can help us share this tremendous opportunity and encourage friends, family and colleagues to join our team and mission to make a real impact. Teaching is at the heart of […]
Just for faculty/staff: Free tickets for Saturday’s games
All UNCG faculty and staff members will receive FREE admission to both UNCG basketball games on Saturday, December 21, with a valid university ID. The women’s team hosts High Point University at 4 p.m. The men’s team hosts Northern Kentucky at 7 p.m. Both games are in Fleming Gym. Bring guests for just $5 per ticket. Tickets […]
In memoriam: Mariana Newton
Dr. Mariana Newton died Dec. 12. Newton was a professor of Speech Pathology here at UNCG from 1969 until her retirement in 2000. A native of California, Newton received both her B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Redlands, California. She received her Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1969, and was hired at UNCG to […]
Tom Martinek and John Chapman on SoCon Faculty & Staff Team
Each year, the Southern Conference honors two representatives from each of its member schools for their services to their institution and to the larger community. For 2019, Dr. Tom Martinek, Sr. in Kinesiology and the Bryan School’s John Chapman will receive the honor. Martinek and Chapman will be recognized by the SoCon at the UNCG […]
Starfish Updates and Reminders: December 2019
As the University prepares for a new term, the Students First Office would like to remind the campus community of important information about the Starfish early alert and scheduling technology. Starfish Features and Winter Break Schedule: December 4: Last day of Fall 2019 classes December 12: Last day of final exams; last day […]
Interdisciplinary social justice conference: Diversity in Sport
The 5th Annual Diversity in Sport Regional Conference will be hosted here at UNCG on April 3-4, 2020. Previously, the conference has been hosted by Long Island University (Brooklyn campus), Florida A&M University, Morehouse College, and Johnson C. Smith University. The conference is student-led and is currently being run by UNCG’s Department of Kinesiology. Shelby Anderson and […]
UNCG social media news, gifs, wallpapers, prizes and more
Campus Weekly will publish next Tuesday, and then go on winter break until the next CW enewsletter publishes Jan. 9 In the interim, there are other great ways to not only stay informed, but to share your Spartan pride and engage online with other members of the campus community. Check out these digital and social […]
A weekend of UNCG basketball action
NC State comes to town Sunday, to take on the Spartans. With many of the students away, it’s a great opportunity for faculty and staff to cheer even louder for the team, as they take on the ACC opponent. NC State is currently 7-2, with big wins last week over Wisconsin and Wake Forest. UNCG […]
The Vacc tower bells’ beautiful sounds are back
A lightning strike in the summer quieted the bells – till now. Enjoy their full, glorious sound starting Thursday at dusk (as exams end).
‘Community Voices’ exhibition
Gate City Writes is hosting an art exhibition at The Green Bean downtown through January 15. Work from the organization’s Community Voices group is being featured. Gate City Writes is a writing collaborative for children and teachers. Every summer it hosts workshops and camps in the UNCG School of Education Building. Community Voices is a […]
