Reposted from Symbiosis, the UNCG Biology Department Newsletter The UNCG Biology Department has been hosting the North Carolina Science Olympiad Greensboro Regional Tournament for over a decade. The 2013 Greensboro Regional Tournament was held on February 23rd and 29 schools (15 middle and 14 high schools) sent a total of … Continued
Reposted from UNCG News and Features UNCG Theatre and Triad Stage joined forces in 2005 to launch Theatre 232, a month-long summer theater festival that offers invaluable experience for theater students and engaging shows for audiences. Theatre 232, which takes its name from the street address of Triad Stage at … Continued
Reposted from UNCG News & Features Talk about a perfect fit. Two years ago local retired businessmen Ernie Manuel and Pete Pearce came to the Bryan School looking for a partner for their plan. They wanted to help those struggling with homelessness by fostering their entrepreneurial dreams. At the Bryan … Continued
Several hundred people are expected to gather this fall at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) for a conference featuring experts from industry, government and academia who will focus on applications and opportunities for nanomanufacturing. “NanoManufacturing 2013: Applications and Opportunities,” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, at JSNN … Continued
Reposted from the UNCG Center for New North Carolinians by Sarah Spagnola, CNNC Summer Intern As the school year draws to a close, children and teenagers across the state close their textbooks and daydream about the sunny, fun-filled days to come — but only after they’ve taken their end-of-grade or … Continued
Reposted from UNCG Student Affairs Representatives from more than 35 community organizations visited UNCG on May 9 for the Office of Leadership and Service-Learning’s Community Partner Appreciation Breakfast. The annual event is a way of thanking organizations that help students develop real-world skills through service-learning, and celebrating the UNCG and … Continued
The Program for the Advancement of Girls and Women in Sport and Physical Activity (PAGWSPA) in the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness (CWHW) is partnering with the Center for Peace, Sport and Society (CPSS) at the University of Tennessee and the US State Department to host 12 female athletes … Continued
Reposted from the Degrees Matter! Blog Degrees matter for North Carolina’s future Jim Applegate and Steve Moore, Guest Column May 24, 2013, Triad Business Journal It’s May and that means students from across North Carolina are graduating from college. That’s good news. But unfortunately, not nearly enough people are completing … Continued
Reposted from UNCG News & Features Stephen Fleming, president and CEO of Well•Spring Services Inc., and UNCG Chancellor Linda P. Brady announced plans Tuesday for a collaborative initiative that aims to enrich the lives of older adults. The reciprocal relationship will benefit members of both Well•Spring Retirement Community in Greensboro … Continued
Reposted from the UNCG HHS Dean Blog This essay is from a speech I gave to Community Partner Appreciation Breakfast, May 9, 2013, thanking those who work with our students and faculty in Greensboro and surrounding Triad areas. I was very honored and appreciative to be in the same room … Continued