UNCG Campus Weekly

Campus Weekly is published each Wednesday when classes are in session. In the summer, it is published biweekly.

UNCG Leadership Institute 2015 applications deadline Dec. 8

Program focused on emerging leaders at UNCG starts in January
Perspectives on polarization, from Congressional staff

The Harriet Elliott Lecture Series looks “Inside the Beltway.”
Sheryl Oring collects Wall memories in Berlin

Art faculty member will speak live via teleconferencing at EUC Friday

Celebrating the work of the late Irna Priore Nov. 23

A symposium and concert in honor of Irna Priore will be held Nov. 23, 2014. The event is titled "Celebrating the Work of Irna Priore." Full information is at irnapriore.weebly.com/. Priore had been a tenured associate professor of Music Theory at UNCG since 2011. She died of cancer in … [Read More...]

Education Secretary Arne Duncan at UNCG forum Nov. 6

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will hear directly from North Carolina high school students this week during a visit to learn about the state’s … [Read More...]

SECC deadline this Friday

Have you made your SECC donation? If you have been meaning to, now is the time to act. The deadline is the end of this week - Nov. 7. You may donate by … [Read More...]

Make nominations for 2015 Staff Excellence Award

The UNCG Staff Excellence Award will be awarded for the 10th year. This award recognizes staff members who have demonstrated excellence in their contributions … [Read More...]

Five new University – School Teacher Education partnership grants

Five new University-School Teacher Education partnership (USTEP) grants in the amount of $3,000 each were awarded for the following projects with local school … [Read More...]

Native American Heritage events at UNCG

November is Native American Heritage Month. Two events are: "When my people first lived here, there was no border": The Case of Native Americans Tuesday, … [Read More...]

UNCG, Western Carolina create inter-institutional doctoral program

The Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UNCG and Western Carolina University have partnered to create an inter-institutional program that … [Read More...]

Let’s Talk About it: Campus Culture, Climate and Values Forum

A note from Provost Dunn and Vice Chancellor Maimone: Please join us for a conversation about UNCG's culture, climate and values on Nov. 11, 2014, from 4-6 … [Read More...]

General Education Program Assessment results posted

Results from the General Education Program Assessment are posted on the Office of Assessment and Accreditation's website at: … [Read More...]

6th Annual iDEAL Summit Friday

The 2014 iDEAL Summit will focus on discussing future library and information needs and issues for all community groups and envisioning the future roles of … [Read More...]

Open Education Initiative Stipend announced

Are you interested in bringing down the cost of textbooks for your students? A new program at UNCG encourages you to do so. At the Faculty Senate Scholarly … [Read More...]

Smoking cessation classes provided by UNCG Nursing students

Smoking has been on the decline in recent years with fewer adult smokers and even fewer adolescents’ smokers than ever before. According to the Centers for … [Read More...]

Consider becoming a UNCG Dance Partner

UNCG Dance Partners are an important part of our dance community, sponsoring community events and enjoying inside peeks into the life of dancers and … [Read More...]

Looking ahead: Nov. 5, 2014

Survey – Academic Learning Spaces

Developmental perspectives on learning from birth to college

Three on Academic All-District Team

Last week’s Homecoming reminded a lot of alumni from throughout the decades what makes UNCG a uniquely welcoming place to return. Check out the video – to get some alumni perspective.

Wineburg/Cleveland

Dr. Robert Wineburg (Social Work) and Odell Cleveland have been chosen by the North Carolina Medical Society as this year's recipients of the John … [Read More...]

Amy Berrier

Amy Berrier (Financial Aid Office) has been elected to serve as president of the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SASFAA) … [Read More...]

Sarah Dorsey

Sarah Dorsey (University Libraries) will receive the 2014 Thomas Berry Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated … [Read More...]

Media covers Arne Duncan’s visit
UNCG’s Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Program profiled on NC Now
Little talks to The Guardian about ‘culture wars’ and NC’s Senate race
UNCG, Western Carolina create inter-institutional doctoral program
Anemone explains dino extinction to kids
Diggin’ up bones: Anemone’s Wyoming dig on NC Science Now
Media report on Chancellor Brady’s retirement
Little explains US Senate committee hearings for a WFMY ‘Fact Check’
Little discusses impact of voter turnout on US Senate race
N&R: UNCG’s food truck options reflect larger trend

Bands of Brotherhood

Alpha Phi Alpha celebrates 30 years of family and service during Homecoming. [Read More]

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UNCG Campus Weekly

UNCG Leadership Institute 2015 applications deadline Dec. 8

Perspectives on polarization, from Congressional staff

Sheryl Oring collects Wall memories in Berlin