Just Published: UNCG Research Magazine Fall 2013
December 1, 2013
This issue of UNCG Research highlights the essential role that research and creative activity play at UNCG. As a civically engaged public research university, UNCG serves as a “steward of place.” Defined as “answering the call to join with public and private partners…to identify problems, explore potential solutions, and test … Continued
Program Offers Free Business Advice
November 29, 2013
It has been said that mutual cooperation leads to mutual benefit in all things at all times. That being the case, a program that helps county businesses work with students from UNC-Greensboro is a win-win for everyone involved. At least that’s how LeeAnn Stokes, vice president of the Surry County … Continued
A Labor of Love to Tell Stories of People Who are in Need
November 21, 2013
GREENSBORO – It’s a Wednesday. So, right around lunch, I know they’ll meet. They gather in a windowless room off East Washington Street, and they’ll talk about stories around a table topped by a box of doughnuts. They like to write and help people. They don’t get paid for what … Continued
UNCG Sociology Making a Difference for the Holidays
November 20, 2013
According to Interactive Resource Center Director Liz Seymour, the IRC staff were hoping to open on the weekends over the upcoming holidays, but likely were not going to have the funds to make that happen. It costs $1,500 to stay open on the weekends for a month. Thanks to the … Continued
Power to Young People
November 20, 2013
The small but determined group gathered in front of the Bryan YMCA took hold of the bright green metal structure and hoisted it onto concrete footings nearby. Traffic along Market Street downtown slowed as drivers strained for a glimpse. State and federal workers on lunch break stopped to inquire. “This … Continued
Big Thinkers have a Dream of Distinction
November 17, 2013
GREENSBORO — Let’s start in Tampa. That’s where it really took root. In August, local architect Ken Mayer and other big thinkers from Greensboro traveled to Florida to see a medical simulation center used to train doctors. It sounded like something out of “Star Trek’’ — or maybe, the kid’s … Continued
Faith Community Leaders Partner with UNCG for Healthcare Summit
November 15, 2013
Focusing on one of the biggest challenges facing our community – healthcare – the faith community along with university partners, have joined forces to host a summit next month focusing on the impact of these challenges on the community. The Faith Community Healthcare Summit, scheduled for November 14, 2013 at … Continued
UNCORKED: Fair Prizes Highlight State’s Top Wineries
November 11, 2013
On a chilly spring day, I stood in a small wood shed behind Laurel Gray Vineyards’ tasting room, munching a pimiento cheese biscuit specially baked to pair with winemaker Charlie Kidd’s newest creation. Laurel Gray was introducing a barrel sample of his first reserve Merlot, from the 2012 vintage, released … Continued