David Holley, director of UNCG Opera Theatre and artistic director of Greensboro Opera, will roll out the red carpet all the way to Tate Street for the “GO to the Movies!” gala on September 20th. The operatic music used in the performance will feature a range of film soundtracks from the 1935 Marx Brothers comedy … Continued
Courtesy of the Lesley Dill and George Adams Gallery, New York Visiting artist Lesley Dill’s “Faith & the Devil” exhibit will be featured at the Weatherspoon Art Museum from September 13th through December 7th. The exhibit displays a centerpiece known as “Big Gal Faith,” which is a large sculpture whose dress is covered with … Continued
Photo courtesy of Ted Barron, News & Record article From September 19th through October 5th, the 17 Days art festival will return to Greensboro. The festival will take place across Greensboro, with many events being held at UNCG. More information about the festival can be found in a recent New … Continued
Dr. Nicholas Williamson’s class is anything but typical. In fact, it’s in a league of its own. In just 12 weeks, undergraduates in “MKT 426, International Marketing” go way beyond the textbook, directly working with North Carolina-based companies to export their products to another country in a project known as … Continued
Photo courtesy of Triad City Beat After several years, plans for a mobile market to address food deserts in Guilford County are gathering momentum and coming to fruition. When the county health department started trying to seriously address food deserts in Greensboro and High Point almost five years ago, there … Continued
The “Globe and the Cosmos” series at UNCG, envisioned by Dr. Peter Alexander with the help of Dr. Timothy Johnston and Dr. Jerry Pubantz, will celebrate William Shakespeare and Galileo Galilei. Shakespeare and Galileo were both born 450 years ago, and their work will be highlighted during these events over … Continued
The Center for Community-Engaged Design (CC-ED) has been studying small housing communities, which are designed to address the needs of the homeless. In an effort to help the homeless in Guilford County, the CC-ED has specifically studied The Cottages at Hickory Crossing in Dallas, Texas. Over the 2014-2015 academic year, … Continued
A UNCG Kinesiology program offers individualized exercise regimens for those 50 years or older, providing a way for senior level Kinesiology undergraduates to practice their skills. The HOPE (Helping Others Participate in Exercise) program is open to faculty, staff and community members over the age of 50. It meets in … Continued
It was a hot summer Monday morning at UNCG Gardens on McIver Street. Nichole Owens was making a difference for dozens of individuals who have found themselves homeless. Each Monday, the UNCG senior harvests produce from select plots at the garden. And the vegetables become part of the Monday evening … Continued
Fifty English-learning youth were treated to a unique educational experience this summer as UBEATS brought the music of nature to the classroom. UBEATS (short for Universal BioMusic Education Achievement Tier in Science) focuses on teaching children about the science of music through partnership between UNCG, Greensboro Science Center, Guilford County … Continued