What would happen if John Donne or George Herbert journeyed to Middle Earth by way of San Francisco, took musical cues from Jerry Garcia and fashion tips from Bilbo Baggins, and rode back on a Harley? Come hear noted British poet and songwriter Malcolm Guite read and sing his own … Continued
The UNCG Center for Women’s Health and Wellness is partnering with faculty, staff, and students across campus and in the community to launch a new group to advance the health, wellness, and quality of life of the LGBTQ population through research, education and community engagement. The launch of the new … Continued
UNCG’s 2014 Asian Autumn Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the EUC Auditorium and surrounding areas. There will be origami, Asian refreshments, traditional music, dance, calligraphy, martial arts, cultural speakers and activities for children. Admission is free. The public is invited. Free parking will … Continued
Become a Service Trip Coordinator through the Office of Leadership and Service Learning. As a Service Trip Coordinator, you will have opportunities to connect with the community through service while gaining job skills in: Leadership Self-Awareness Working with diverse populations Decision-making Organization Dependability Communication Commitment Interpersonal Teamwork Complex problem solving … Continued
North Carolina Campus Compact provides several opportunities to recognize your outstanding students who are engaged in civic /community engagement efforts. The Community Impact Student Award Nomination Deadline – October 3rd Each NC Campus Compact member institution can select one student who exhibits outstanding leadership and innovative approaches in their community … Continued
The Center for New North Carolinians will host the annual conference of the Association for Refugee Service Professionals (ARSP) on October 8 and 9 at UNCG. Highlights include: Keynote address by Larry Yungk, Senior Resettlement Officer, UNHCR Keynote address by Erol Kekic, national Church World Service Immigration and Refugee Programs … Continued
The UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance presents its annual Collage Concert Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Aycock Auditorium. Collage 2014 is the kick-off event for UNCG’s university-wide Globe and Cosmos series, which celebrates Shakespeare and Galileo on the 450th anniversary of their births. Collage also kicks off the new … Continued
Presentation proposals are currently being accepted for the 18th Annual Continuums of Service Conference (COS), “Seeking Solutions to Complex Challenges Through Inquiry and Engagement”, to be held April 8 – 10, 2015 in Long Beach, California. The 2015 Annual Continuums of Service Conference brings together civic engagement and service-learning administrators, faculty, students, and community partners to focus on the … Continued
North Carolina Campus Compact (NCCC) seeks workshop proposals for the 2014 CSNAP (Citizenship, Service, Networking and Partnerships) conference on November 8th at NC State University in Raleigh, NC. CSNAP is the largest annual conference in the Southeast developing college students to be effective leaders and participants in civic/community engagement. The 2014 theme is “Raise Your Voice and … Continued
Whether he’s singing about catfish, pontificating on possums, extolling the virtues of dandelions, telling wild snake tales or wailing out a jivey harmonica tune, storyteller and author Doug Elliott takes audiences on an unforgettable, multifaceted cultural tour of North America’s backcountry. Elliott will perform at UNCG Monday, Sept. 8. The … Continued