Lifting every voice
June 21, 2013
Reposted from UNCG News & Features From singing at home with her kid sister to later performing solo in the spotlight, Lalenja Harrington has found her voice. Now, she helps students with intellectual disabilities find theirs. “I’m a big advocate for the college experience – to try on different hats … Continued
Looks like they made it!
June 21, 2013
Reposted from UNCG Now Anthony Sparks made it through his first year of teaching. “It was a rollercoaster of emotions, stressful planning, working with parents,” says Sparks, a graduate of UNCG’s School of Education who teaches math at Page High School. He was back in the classroom Monday and Tuesday … Continued
Biotechnology in the Piedmont Triad meeting at UNCG
June 14, 2013
Reposted from UNCG Research On the morning of June 14, the Piedmont Triad Advisory Committee for Biotechnology, a partnership between Piedmont Triad citizens and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBC), met at UNCG. Highlights of the meeting included a speech by Norris Tolson, NCBC President and CEO. Tolson discussed current … Continued
2013 NC Science Olympiad a success!
June 12, 2013
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
Summer Stage
June 10, 2013
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
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JSNN conference to focus on nano applications
June 7, 2013
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
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Dream team
June 7, 2013
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
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Paid student opportunities to get engaged!
June 1, 2013
Are you a UNCG student looking for a leadership opportunity? Need a good paying job with flexible hours? The Office of Leadership & Service-Learning is currently recruiting students for a variety of positions! Become a FFL Facilitator FFL Facilitators are trained to present leadership development workshops on campus. Student facilitators … Continued