UNCG Campus Weekly
- Faculty Present: Workshops and Presentations in November 2024UNCG faculty and staff regularly put their talent and expertise on display for all students and colleagues. These are some of the presentations featuring employees on the UNCG campus during the month of October: Hallo WeekendNovember 1, 12:30 – 2 p.m.MHRA Building, Room 3501 Didn’t get your fill trick-or-treating on … Continued The post Faculty Present: Workshops and Presentations in November 2024 appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG and Grasshoppers Supporting UNC Asheville StudentsLast week, UNCG welcomed student-athletes from UNC Asheville’s baseball team. They will use UNCG and Greensboro Grasshoppers facilities to practice. The Grasshoppers are offering a special ticket package to raise money for hurricane relief. The post UNCG and Grasshoppers Supporting UNC Asheville Students appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- How to Volunteer for Fall 2024 CommencementThe Fall Commencement season is here once again, and all are cordially invited to join UNCG’s graduating class in these celebratory occasions. Volunteers are an integral part of Commencement and Doctoral Hooding ceremony and play a key role in the success of these events each semester. Those ceremonies will be … Continued The post How to Volunteer for Fall 2024 Commencement appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Finance Divisions Move TemporarilyWhile their office building undergoes repairs, Finance Divisions will temporarily relocate in November. The post Finance Divisions Move Temporarily appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Students Get Ready to ‘Storm the Streets’The men’s basketball team’s opener on November 4 against Florida Gulf Coast University also means the return of the annual march from campus to the Coliseum. Read the schedule of events and the planned route for “Storm the Streets.” The post Students Get Ready to ‘Storm the Streets’ appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
Faculty Staff News
- UNCG Faculty Use AI ResponsiblyThe implications of artificial intelligence entering public use are still being debated and worked out. UNCG faculty are lending their knowledge to build best practices that boost creativity and education rather than stifling them. The post UNCG Faculty Use AI Responsibly appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG Professor Broadens Access to Philosophy Lessons to Win State Employees’ Highest HonorPopular UNCG professor, Jeffrey Kaplan, wins a Governor’s Award for his efforts to take philosophy lessons beyond the classroom. The post UNCG Professor Broadens Access to Philosophy Lessons to Win State Employees’ Highest Honor appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG Professor Studies Humor’s Place in PoliticsWhy do we like political humor? Does it help us navigate a contentious election season? Does it change minds or reinforce existing views? Can it, in fact, impede positive change? UNCG Political Science professor Patrick Giamario is rounding out our understanding of laughing about politics in what he calls an "age of hilarity." The post UNCG Professor Studies Humor’s Place in Politics appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG Researchers Study Early Childhood Education AccessFindings offer new information about the childcare needs and experiences of Hispanic and Latine families, and underscore the need for public policies that improve access to affordable, high-quality care for this population, which includes more than 25% of U.S. children. The post UNCG Researchers Study Early Childhood Education Access appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Jackson Library Transformation: A UNCG Magazine PreviewWith a look at the library's past, present, and particularly its future, the Magazine interviews Dean Michael Crumpton, University Architect David Friedman, and LIS Assistant Professor LaTesha Velez on the upcoming, major project. The post Jackson Library Transformation: A UNCG Magazine Preview appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
News
- UNCG Researchers Find Feeding Practices Play a Central Role in Infants’ Rapid Weight GainInfants who gain weight rapidly are at a higher risk for obesity. UNCG scientists have uncovered which factors are most closely linked to rapid weight gain during infancy, and they provide helpful recommendations for parents. The post UNCG Researchers Find Feeding Practices Play a Central Role in Infants’ Rapid Weight Gain appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Ambitious AnimationsUNCG seniors Jasmine Doctor and Sa’mya Muhammad talk animation, ambition, and international inspiration with the next prospective class of students. The post Ambitious Animations appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Faculty Present: Workshops and Presentations in November 2024UNCG faculty and staff regularly put their talent and expertise on display for all students and colleagues. These are some of the presentations featuring employees on the UNCG campus during the month of October: Hallo WeekendNovember 1, 12:30 – 2 p.m.MHRA Building, Room 3501 Didn’t get your fill trick-or-treating on … Continued The post Faculty Present: Workshops and Presentations in November 2024 appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Artist’s Gift Will Transform the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCGFamed artist and collector Carol Cole Levin shares her love of art with students of the present and the future, gifting the Weatherspoon Art Museum a new collection of nearly 300 works and funding the Cole Levin Center for Art and Human Understanding. The post Artist’s Gift Will Transform the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNCG appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Furry Best Friends Bring Smiles at UNCGSome of UNCG’s most familiar faces walk on four legs. Dogs on comfort duty, library visitors, and professors’ beloved pets are always a welcome sight to students. The post Furry Best Friends Bring Smiles at UNCG appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
UNCG Events
- Spooktacular Support: Halloween with Academic Support ProgramsOct 31, 2024 10:00 AM | Join us for our “Spooktacular Support: Halloween with Academic Support Programs!” on October 31 from 10am to 12pm in the EUC Commons. This fun-filled event, hosted by our academic support programs, is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween while getting the academic assistance you need.Stop by to grab a treat, learn about the resources available to help you succeed, and connect with our friendly staff. Whether you need tutoring, study tips, or just a little festive fun, we’ve got you covered! Costumes are encouraged, so feel free to come dressed in your Halloween best. Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to support your studies and indulge your sweet tooth!
- Halloween Drive-InOct 31, 2024 6:00 PM | Join us for a frightfully fun evening on October 31st from 6PM – 8PM at the Esports Arena! Enjoy your favorite Halloween snacks and watch Hotel Transylvania with your friends.
- Chancellor ChatNov 4, 2024 12:30 PM | All UNCG students are invited to join Chancellor Gilliam on 11/4 from 12:30–1:30pm. Meet us at Moran Commons outside the Esports Arena to share what’s on your mind.
- 3MT Final CompetitionNov 5, 2024 2:00 PM | An 80,000-word thesis or dissertation would take nine hours to present.Their time limit is 3 minutes!Join the Graduate School for the 3MT Final Competition at the Alumni House. This event is free and open to the public.The 3MT Competition challenges master’s and doctoral students to explain their thesis or dissertation research to non-specialist audiences in just three minutes with one PowerPoint slide. This competition celebrates the discoveries made by graduate students and encourages them to communicate the importance of their work to the broader community.The winners will be selected and announced at the end of the final competition: first place ($1,000), second place ($500), and People’s Choice ($250). The audience will select the People’s Choice winner, so come out, watch the competition, and cast your vote!
- Health FairNov 6, 2024 9:30 AM | Visit student-led tables, where senior nursing students will educate our community on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and proactive health management. Enjoy free snacks, games, raffle prizes, and food trucks!”