UNCG Campus Weekly
- Sw!ng Out is Bringing Their Groove to UNCGNew York Times’s Critic’s Pick SW!NG OUT, led by acclaimed choreographer Caleb Teicher, will deliver toe-tapping tunes to UNCG. This special celebration of swing dance, with live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, is part of the University Concert and Lecture Series. The post Sw!ng Out is Bringing Their Groove to UNCG appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG Gears Up for an Incredible HomecomingWhat’s new this year? Enjoy Spartan Street Fest along College Ave. The bonfire has a new location this year as well. The big days will be next Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, and everyone is welcome! The post UNCG Gears Up for an Incredible Homecoming appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Political Activities Policy for UNCG EmployeesDuring the 2024 election cycle, University employees should be well informed about their individual rights and official responsibilities. University System policy 300.5.1 prohibits University employees from engaging in political campaign activity using University resources (e.g. work time, University spaces, email accounts, official websites and communications channels). The Political Activities guidance (below) provides … Continued The post Political Activities Policy for UNCG Employees appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- GEO Taking Applications for German Partner Universities Research CollaborationThe Global Engagement Office encourages faculty to apply for funding to travel to Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to establish or strengthen research collaborations. All faculty are eligible to apply for approximately $2,000 for at least one week of research-related travel to one of our nine partner universities. The post GEO Taking Applications for German Partner Universities Research Collaboration appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Annual FERPA Training Begins in OctoberFERPA training is mandatory for all UNCG faculty, staff, and administrators. An an updated version of the training will be available to all employees in October. The post Annual FERPA Training Begins in October appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
Faculty Staff News
- Funding Friday: Ranges and SCALEsThanks to these most recent announcements, UNCG faculty will expand knowledge in areas of sleep's impact on weight and consequential learning in middle school STEM. The post Funding Friday: Ranges and SCALEs appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- New Faculty Development Program LaunchesThe Provost Fellows launched this program with UTLC, providing faculty with two types of sessions for building classroom community and cultivating a network. The post New Faculty Development Program Launches appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Fall 2024 UNCG Magazine is Now Available OnlineAmong the stories: professor and alumnus Dominick Amendum ’01, his role in the "Wicked" films, and UNCG Musical Theatre; a preview of the Jackson Library transformation; and UNCG's innovations in paid internships , including Humanities at Work and the Bryan School's Blueprint series. The post Fall 2024 UNCG Magazine is Now Available Online appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Funding Friday: Safe Communities and College ReadinessThe latest research announcements at UNCG serve the initiatives of faculty and staff working in all areas of campus, including Student Success, the Center for New North Carolinians, and Information, Library, and Research Sciences. The post Funding Friday: Safe Communities and College Readiness appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Funding Friday: IGNITE and STEMNew and continued funding going to UNCG researchers will help the advance understanding of topics such as bilingual classrooms and building resilient communities. The post Funding Friday: IGNITE and STEM appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
News
- From a Sloan Scholar to a Presidential ScholarRaven Sizemore ’24 was the first recipient of the Sloan Scholarship at UNCG. Since graduating this spring, she’s become one of only three UNC System Presidential Scholars this academic year. The post From a Sloan Scholar to a Presidential Scholar appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG dean advocates for jockey health and safety in horse racingSchool of Health and Human Sciences Dean Carl Mattacola is helping standardize protocols that will improve the safety of jockeys and horses. He brings his background in lower extremity, neuromuscular control and concussion standardization research to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. The post UNCG dean advocates for jockey health and safety in horse racing appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Funding Friday: Ranges and SCALEsThanks to these most recent announcements, UNCG faculty will expand knowledge in areas of sleep's impact on weight and consequential learning in middle school STEM. The post Funding Friday: Ranges and SCALEs appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- UNCG Awards Impactful Alumni During Homecoming WeekendAll are invited to the UNCG Alumni Awards celebration on October 4, which will celebrate nine outstanding individuals for their ongoing service to UNCG. The post UNCG Awards Impactful Alumni During Homecoming Weekend appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
- Sw!ng Out is Bringing Their Groove to UNCGNew York Times’s Critic’s Pick SW!NG OUT, led by acclaimed choreographer Caleb Teicher, will deliver toe-tapping tunes to UNCG. This special celebration of swing dance, with live music by the Eyal Vilner Big Band, is part of the University Concert and Lecture Series. The post Sw!ng Out is Bringing Their Groove to UNCG appeared first on UNC Greensboro.
UNCG Events
- Homecoming 2024Oct 5, 2024 12:00 PM | Join us on October 4 – 6, 2024 for our annual Homecoming celebration! Due to the ongoing construction on Kaplan Commons, this year’s Homecoming will take place on College Avenue for a new Spartan Street Fest experience you won’t soon forget! Homecoming 2024 will include:Our famous Homecoming bonfireSpartan Street Fest along College AvenueFood trucksAlumni and student vendorsLive music and DJAlumni All Access Live eventsAlumni Awards CeremonyAnd much more!Registration is now live! Use the button below to get signed up, explore the schedule, and stay tuned for more updates!
- Admissions 101Oct 9, 2024 6:00 PM | Ready to apply to UNCG?! Hear from our admissions staff about what we are looking for in your application. Topics will include where to find our applications, what you need to complete your application, RDS, and how important essays are. We will host a Spanish Breakout near the end of the livestream, to answer any questions you may have!No cost but reservations are required.This is a virtual event. Register here.
- Department of Computer Science Colloquium SeriesOct 10, 2024 1:00 PM | We’re excited to announce our upcoming colloquium event on Oct 10 (Thursday), from 1pm to 2pm in Petty Building 227. We are honored to welcome Dr. Jun Bai, an Assistant Professor from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Bai specializes in the development of AI tools for cancer diagnosis, biomedical image analysis, peptide drug discovery through deep learning and physical modeling, and the identification of harmful chemical compounds affecting human health. She will be giving a talk on “How AI Can Help with Human Health?” Welcome to join the event!
- Transfer Information ProgramOct 15, 2024 6:00 PM | Don’t miss a great opportunity to find out about UNC Greensboro! The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective transfer and adult students to attend our virtual session for a chance to talk admissions counselors and academic departments in a virtual environment. You’ll learn about the admission process and next steps, hear from current UNCG transfer students, and have an opportunity to learn more about your major area of interest through virtual breakout rooms. Attendees receive a $65 application fee waiver to use towards the 2025 academic year (Spring/Summer/Fall)This program is designed for new incoming transfer students. Returning UNCG students can connect with our Re-entry Student Coordinator for one-on-one assistance at https://admissions.uncg.edu/admissions/other-student-types/former-student/.Please note that former students, second-degree seeking students, post-baccalaureate students, international students, non-degree/visiting students, as well as previous fee waiver recipients are not eligible to receive this waiver. Refunds will not be offered to students who have already paid the application fee.No cost but reservations are required.Virtual event.
- BienvenidosOct 19, 2024 9:00 AM | ¡TE INVITAMOS A NUESTRA CASA!Bienvenidos a UNCG is for prospective junior and senior Latino and Hispanic students and their families to learn more about the many resources UNCG offers.The day will include sessions on admissions, financial aid and scholarships, and tour UNCG’s historic campus. Participants will also hear from current UNCG Students & Parents about student life and other resources for Latinx students at UNCG. Lunch will be provided.