As the thermometer dips closer to that “Goldilocks” temperature – not too hot, not too cold, but just right – UNC Greensboro brings the fall fun with something sure to suit everyone.

Numerous organizations help students beat midterm stress and keep active before the winter frost settles in. It’s time to check out a group that piqued your interest during the Fall Kickoff or experience a different side of campus. Opportunities range from cozying up indoors with friends to getting the adrenaline pumping on an outdoor adventure.

Here are some ways to make the most of autumn at UNCG: 

Workshop Your Wellness 

There are so many different Spartan well-being workshops in the coming weeks (Eating Well at the G, Healthy Behaviors, Wellness Wednesday, Financial Wellness) that students will easily find something to round out their personal wellness journey. 

YFY Success Series: Resilience in Action  
Sept. 30, 3–4 p.m., EUC Dogwood Room with virtual option 
Hosted by New Student Transitions and First Year Experience 

An encouraging and practical session teaches about bouncing back from a tough start and finishing the semester strong. Learn how to set realistic goals, shift into a growth mindset, and build the resilience you need to keep moving forward—no matter the setback. College can be tough, but you’re tougher. Let’s regroup, refocus, and take positive action. 

ACCESS: Accessing Campus Connections and Empowering Student Success 
Oct. 8, 3–4:30 p.m., Counseling and Psychological Services 
Call ahead for a pre-screening 

This eight-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group focuses on giving college students struggling with ADHD and ADHD symptoms the tools to help develop focus, embrace structure, and build strategies they need to succeed academically, personally, and socially.

Wellness Wednesday: Eight Dimensions of Wellness – Well-Being Bingo 
Oct. 15, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Fountain View Cafeteria 
Hosted by Spartan Well-Being 

Create your own Bingo card of activities to improve your wellness! Learn about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and pick up some giveaways, too! 

Support Your Peers 

CEO Student Marketplace 
Oct 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., College Avenue 
Hosted by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization 

Explore one-of-a-kind creations ranging from handmade art and crochet to trendy clothing and more, while enjoying live performances throughout the day. The Marketplace supports student businesses while creating an exciting, real-world experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don’t miss your chance to shop and support your fellow students. 

Transfer Taco Tuesday 
Oct. 21, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Minerva statue 
Hosted by Transfer Student Success 

Come by the Taco Bros truck for a sizzling celebration of transfer students with tacos, burritos, and quesadillas (including veggie options). Meet fellow transfers, make new connections, and enjoy good vibes. The first 85 transfer students to RSVP on Spartan Connect enjoy a free meal. 

Out with the old school, in with the new school! Transfer T-Shirt Exchange 
Oct. 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Moran Commons Fountain 
Hosted by Transfer Student Success 

Each transfer student wearing a T-shirt from their previous institution gets a fresh, new Transfer Initiatives T-shirt. At the same time, they get to meet other transfer students, represent their new home, and show off that school spirit in style. Shirts are offered while supplies last. 

Get Adventurous 

Outdoor Adventures is a multifaceted program that promotes physical health through the Recreation and Wellness department. It hosts regular excursions off campus, manages the Kaplan Center’s climbing wall, and provides outdoor equipment rentals. 

Anyone interested must register in advance. Browse for a trip of your choosing on the Outdoor Adventures webpage. 

• Goat Yoga (Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Durham, NC) Register by Oct. 1. 

• Fall Break Sea Kayaking (Oct. 10–14, Croatan National Forest) Register by Oct. 8. 

• Fall Break New River Gorge Rock Climbing (Oct. 10–14, New River Gorge, WV) Register by Oct. 8. 

• Pilates Day Hike (Oct. 25, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Stone Mountain State Park) Register by Oct. 22. 

Kickstart Your Lifetime Goals 

URSCO Workshops 
Through Nov. 6 
Hosted by Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creativity 

Learn how to apply for graduate school, overcome imposter syndrome, and build professional skills in a series of workshops. Each topic will be covered in two sessions. 

Fall Career & Internship Fair 
Oct. 1, Noon–4 p.m., Kaplan Center 
Hosted by Career and Professional Development 

This signature all-majors recruiting event is designed to connect UNCG students and alumni with world-class employers offering full-time, internship, and graduate opportunities. Students will meet prospective employers face-to-face and network with companies. In addition, graduate schools will give talks about their programs.

Harriet Elliott Lecture Series (Oct. 1–2, 6 p.m. and 2 p.m.): Podcast host Jacoby Cochran and the local DJ group “In the Beat of the Night” will deliver a keynote speech and a hip-hop show centered around the theme of storytelling and fostering connection through communication. “In the Beat of the Night” is Greensboro’s longest-running radio show, beginning on UNCG’s WUAG. 

How to Stand Out in the Application Process with Reynolds American (Oct. 7, Noon–1 p.m., virtual session, hosted by CPD) 

Kick Back and Relax… or Chase Some Scares 

Grad Student Night at Piney Lake 
Oct. 3, 4–8 p.m., Piney Lake 
Hosted by Recreation and Wellness 

Graduate students can spend a Friday evening enjoying the fall weather beside the lake. All Kaplan Center members are eligible and may bring up to four guests.

Banned Books Week
Oct. 6–10
Hosted by University Libraries

Jackson Library recognizes Banned Books Week with two events. On Tuesday, Oct. 7, they will screen the film “Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship.” On Thursday, Oct. 9, they will hold a read-a-thon of the frequently challenged book “Looking for Alaska” outside on the lawn of the Stone Building.

Ghouls and Spartans Game Night 
Oct. 9, 6–9 p.m., EUC Alexander Room 
Hosted by Activities and Campus Events 

Prepare for a spook-tacular evening filled with board games, party games, music, food, candy, drinks, and prizes. 

HHS Trick-or-Treat Trail (Oct. 30, 2:30–5:30 p.m., campus-wide)

Costumes encouraged! UNCG students are invited to visit each of the 11 departments and programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences. They’ll collect stamps on their passports and get their fill of candy. After collecting all the stamps, stop by the HHS Advising Center on the fourth floor of the Margaret C. Moore Building, Room 422, for games, prizes, and more treats.

Horror Movie Night: The Witch
Oct. 28, 6–8 p.m., Jackson Library
Hosted by University Libraries

Join friends to watch a horror masterpiece from A24. UNCG SpartanCard is required for entry.

In 1630, upon threat of banishment by the church, an English farmer leaves his colonial plantation, relocating his wife and five children to a remote plot of land on the edge of an ominous forest, within which lurks an unknown evil. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, family members accuse teenage daughter Thomasin of witchcraft.

Showtime! 

The curtain rises on a new season of performances courtesy of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Music. Check out the entertainment from the talented members of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. 

• Sweeney Todd (Oct. 3–5) Enter the dark, twisted streets of 19th-century London where revenge is served piping hot. Sweeney Todd, a barber with a haunted past, returns from exile, burning with vengeance against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life and stole his wife. But justice has a price, and blood will spill. Teaming up with the wickedly clever meat pie shopkeeper Mrs. Lovett, Todd opens a barbershop upstairs with a sinister twist. 

• AGSD Showcase (Oct. 17–18, Coleman Theatre) The Association of Graduate Students will present a concert showing works in progress featuring undergraduate and graduate dancers. 

• Prime Movers (Oct. 24–25, Coleman Theatre) This student group hosts an annual show featuring adjudicated undergraduate student work. 

• Collage (Oct. 25, 7:30–9 p.m., UNCG Auditorium): The UNCG School of Music presents its 18th annual performance of Collage this year. Talented performers present one riveting work after another, combined with fun lighting effects. Join the School of Music students and many of our world-class faculty members for this nonstop evening of amazing performances. It’s not to be missed! 

• Organ Spooktacular (Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall) Rock the night with eerie tunes courtesy of the impressive pipes in the Music Building. 

• Rough Magic (Oct. 31–Nov. 2) What happens when Shakespeare collides with superheroes in the heart of New York City? Pure magical mayhem. In Rough Magic, characters from The Tempest are hurled into modern-day Manhattan in a high-stakes, spell-slinging adventure where the city’s fate hangs in the balance. 

Celebrate Homecoming 

UNCG’s Homecoming falls on Oct. 17 and 18 this year. Don’t miss the lighting of the bonfire or the incredible food and vendor stands at Street Fest. And this year, join Spartans old and new for the naming of the Alumni House to the Marcus T. Johnson Alumni House at 2:00 p.m. Then cheer on the Men’s Soccer team as they take on Wofford at 6:00 p.m. As Ted Lasso says, “Believe!” 

Story by Janet Imrick and Lauren Segers, University Communications 
Photography by Sean Norona and David Lee Row, University Communications