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News Items from UNC Greensboro
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New paid leave options for eligible employees

The UNC System announced new paid leave options that align with executive orders by Governor Cooper. These allow time for COVID-19 boosters as well as days of personal, cultural, or religious significance. Read more from the Department of Human Resources about when and how to take this paid leave.
Dr. Welsh wins Direct Selling Association Educator of the Year Award

The Founding Director of the Entrepreneurship Cross-Disciplinary Program has helped the Direct Selling Education Foundation reach 75,000 students. She has led professors in developing lectures and courses in sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship. She is one of two professors to be recognized by the Foundation this year for her tireless work.
Q&A on Ukraine conflict with Dr. Askerov

The Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies has a personal connection to the people of Ukraine. In this Q&A, he breaks down the history between the two nations, so that others may better understand what led to the armed conflict that made international headlines this year.
UNCG receives top ranking for sustainability master’s program

The Master of Science in Sustainability and Environment program is the only master’s program in sustainability in the UNC System. Its first cohort of students graduated in May 2022. The flexible online degree is designed to launch careers and serve professionals in many fields.
Alumni House celebrates 85 years

Since 1937, the Alumni House has been a gathering space for the UNCG community to celebrate accomplishments and milestones. All are invited to an ice cream social on June 9 for the House’s 85th birthday celebration.
Spartan Cinema: Family movie night at LeBauer Park

All are invited to a free showing at LeBauer Park on June 10. UNCG will show the family-friendly animated film “The Mitchells vs. the Machines.” Guests can arrive before sundown to enjoy fun family activities, talk to representatives about upcoming services and camps, and see a showcase of animation by the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ students.
Spartans head to Statesboro Regional

A 12-2 win in seven innings against No. 1 Wofford secured the UNCG baseball team’s second SoCon Tournament. They head to Statesboro, GA to play Georgia Southern in the 2022 NCAA Regional on Friday, June 3.
Get ready to SOAR this summer

It is time to welcome incoming students for the fall semester. Staff and volunteers are rolling out the red carpet for SOAR sessions beginning June 2. New students will connect with the people and tools who will help them succeed.
Students at Moss Street are moving up

UNC Greensboro congratulates the 68 students at the Moss Street Partnership School as they get ready to move on to middle school. They will celebrate with their families on June 3 at the first in-person “Moving Up” ceremony since the pandemic.
Student-athletes set records in the classroom

UNCG’s students put their all into their performance on the field and in the classroom. They reaped the benefits of that hard work during the 2022-23 year. Spartan Academic Support Services reports a record-breaking year for students-athletes’ academic success.
Sketch-Storming sessions at Weatherspoon Art Museum

Journals are a popular tool of expression. This summer, the museum is using them for an art project that gets guests involved. They can write, draw, and indulge in whatever type of creativity they would like to become part of the Weatherspoon experience.
Staff Senate announces corrected election results

The Staff Senate has corrected some omissions and misspellings from the newsletter. Employees can read the updated list of their colleagues who will represent them during the 2022-24 term.
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