The UNCG Office of Housing and Residence Life announces the third annual “Kidfest: For Kids of All Ages.” Kidfest is a fundraiser with the goal of purchasing summer reading books for students at Triangle Lake Montessori School in High Point. The books will be leveled readers, as they are called… Continue reading…
North Carolina’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society annually organizes a retreat to celebrate the achievement of their students and introduce them to our state’s best universities. UNCG hosted the impressive group of students this year. Faculty welcomed them by conducting 10 different workshops, each 90 minutes long, in… Continue reading…
On March 21, fashions created for Kate Middleton, Lupita Nyong’o and other big-name celebrities will take to the catwalk at the 10th annual Threads Fashion Show at the Empire Ball Room in downtown Greensboro. Threads, a student organization of the Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies department in the UNCG Bryan… Continue reading…
Sharon Decker, a UNCG graduate, former foundation and nonprofit executive, Duke Energy executive, and N. C. Secretary of the Department of Commerce will give a talk about leadership and public service based on her varied experiences on Wednesday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. in the Ferguson Building, Room 100. Free parking… Continue reading…
Growing Cities is a documentary film that examines the role of urban farming in America and asks how much power it has to revitalize our cities and change the way we eat. In their search for answers, filmmakers Dan Susman and Andrew Monbouquette take a road trip and meet the men… Continue reading…
Under the guidance of Elaine Gustafson, Weatherspoon’s Curator of Collections, and Dr. Sunny Spillane, Assistant Professor of Art Education, UNCG’s Elementary Art Education students curated the exhibition Rock, Paper, Scissors, and String. At this student-led Family Day on March 21, 2015 (1pm – 4pm), discover the exhibition through an array of hands-on activities… Continue reading…
In April 2015, the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center will host Kristina Fuller as part of the Entrepreneurial Journeys Speaker Series. Listen and learn how everyone’s favorite chef has started THREE restaurants including Crafted – Art of the Taco, The Bistro and a NEW Crafted – Art of the ? When: Wednesday,… Continue reading…
54 Hours of collaboration, fun and high speed progress toward your next Startup! The next Triad Startup Weekend will be held Friday, April 17th – Sunday, April 19th, 2015 at the Co//ab in downtown Greensboro (229 N. Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401). Have you ever been to a SUW? Startup… Continue reading…
Enjoy a unique Dance for the Camera Festival featuring internationally submitted adjudicated works and a panel discussion with professional filmmakers. It will be held Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. at the UNCG Weatherspoon Art Museum. UNCG Associate Professor Robin Gee in collaboration with Sugarfoote Productions and the Department of Dance… Continue reading…
A UNCG-led effort to increase the number of adults in Greensboro and High Point with college degrees just got a major boost from the John M. Belk Endowment. The Charlotte-based charitable foundation awarded $125,000 to Degrees Matter!, a community partnership that is housed within the UNCG Office of Research and Economic Development…. Continue reading…
