Ellis Marsalis and his 37-year-old son Jason will join forces for a generation-crossing performance on Friday, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., at Aycock Auditorium. The show launches the 2014-15 UNCG Performing Arts Series. The elder Marsalis is a jazz pianist who has been performing professionally for more than 60 years. The … Continued
Three great Friend of the Libraries book discussions are on tap for Fall 2014 at UNCG’s Jackson Library. Faculty discussion leaders include Dr. Keith Debbage, Dr. Anne Hershey and Dr. Keith Cushman. “The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited” by Richard Florida – Monday, Sept. 15, at 4 p.m. – … Continued
Image: Nancy Blum, “Harbinger”, 2011, ink, colored pencil, gouache and graphite on paper, 4 x 10 ft. Courtesy of the artist. Be the first to view the Weatherspoon’s biennial survey of unique works made on or of paper in Art on Paper 2014: The 43rd Exhibition. Enjoy a fun-filled evening including a curator’s … Continued
What began with a single screening of the 2006 film An Inconvenient Truth, has grown into an annual series featuring some of the most current documentaries about global climate change, sustainability, and environmental education. Over 4,600 students, faculty, and community members have attended screenings and participated in discussions at the Weatherspoon … Continued
The call for program proposals is now available for next year’s Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning & Civic Engagement through Higher Education: March 11-13, 2015 in Little Rock, AR! Proposals may be submitted for individual presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and posters; deadline for submission is October 17. See proposal details at http://www.gulfsouthsummit.org/rfp/. Nominations for awards … Continued
Are you interested in collaborating on projects that connect UNCG to the greater Greensboro community through the design of the built environment? Do you have a passion for community and civic engagement? Do you want to be part of a team engaged in meaningful projects using your skills and knowledge … Continued
A variety of conferences coming up during the 2014-15 academic year will offer opportunities for students, staff, faculty, and community colleagues to attend and present on community-engaged research, teaching, and scholarship.* If you are interested in attending or presenting at any of these, please let us know! Contact Kristin Medlin, Communications … Continued
Deadline for receipt of materials: October 1, 2014 The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education; who demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others; and whose work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching … Continued
Faculty and staff, help the UNCG Alumni Association recognize some outstanding Spartan seniors. The new “Spartans of Promise” Award recognizes seniors at UNCG who demonstrate exceptional achievement in both academic and service endeavors. It will be bestowed upon no more than ten graduating seniors each year. Spartans of Promise must … Continued
The stars put on a show in UNCG’s planetarium. Bring your family and friends to a free planetarium viewing in the Petty Science Building. Seating is limited so reservations are required. The shows normally fill quickly. You may reserve up to five tickets on the web atphysics.uncg.edu/planetarium/tickets.php. The planetarium is … Continued