Polarization: perspectives from D.C.

By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Last Tuesday, the UNCG political science department hosted a roundtable on political polarization titled, “Inside the Beltway: Perspectives on Polarization from Congressional Staff.” The event featured Jimmy Broughton, former chief of staff to Sen. Jesse Helms, Mark Harkins, former chief of staff to Rep. Brad Miller, and Asher Hildebrand, district director and former legislative director … Continue reading Polarization: perspectives from D.C.

UNCG’S path to greener initiatives

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Students and faculty who attended the “What’s Green got to do with it” informational session last Thursday discussed growing environmental issues. The session, which was hosted by the Office of Sustainability’s intern T’shari White, highlighted several main issues. The issues included: lack of minority participation in the environmental studies program and sustainability initiatives. The session also … Continue reading UNCG’S path to greener initiatives

“Let’s Talk About It:” vision forum sparks debate about campus future

Audience of faculty, staff and students listen as faculty member voices his concerns. By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 A forum entitled “Let’s Talk About It: Campus Culture, Climate and Values” was held last Tuesday in the Elliot University Center to bring about a discussion amongst faculty and staff that centered around university values pertinent to employees. Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dana Dunn … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About It:” vision forum sparks debate about campus future

Proposed tuition increases lead to budget debate

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov 19. 2014 Everybody has something to say about UNC-Greensboro’s finances. At least that seems to be the case lately. On Oct. 24, Howard Bunsis, a professor of accounting at Eastern Michigan University and the chair of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) national collective bargaining congress, presented a 100-slide PowerPoint to UNCG’s faculty, staff and administration on … Continue reading Proposed tuition increases lead to budget debate

Chancellor search

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 On Oct. 20, Chancellor Linda Brady announced to the UNC-Greensboro community her plans to retire on July 31, 2015. As the university prepares itself for change, the extensive search process for a new chancellor has shot to the top of the list of UNCG’s priorities. As explained in a PowerPoint presentation provided by Vice Chancellor and Chief … Continue reading Chancellor search

Students and faculty voice concerns at tuition and fees forum

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 It is a common reference nowadays to hear students comment on the rising cost of tuition. With all this output of money, there is often a lack of information available to students as to where all the money is going. The Tuition and Fees Forum held in two sessions in the Cone Ballroom of the EUC on … Continue reading Students and faculty voice concerns at tuition and fees forum

New resolution proposed to review campus culture

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 As UNC-Greensboro attempts to navigate this period of dissension and change facing its community, faculty senators met last Wednesday in the Virginia Dare Room to discuss a new resolution that calls for a “comprehensive review of the campus culture and decision making processes.”    After the recent scandal surrounding the terminations and arrests of three former university … Continue reading New resolution proposed to review campus culture

Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.12, 2014 The morning of Nov. 6, UNCG held the North Carolina Investing in Rural Innovative Schools Student Forum. Chancellor Linda Brady, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, President of N.C. New Schools Dr. Tony Habit, a representative for Gov. Pat McCrory and two former N.C. governors, Bev Purdue and Jim Hunt, were some of the high profile figures in … Continue reading Secretary of Education visits UNCG with new program for rural high schools

Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

A number of students, faculty and staff participated in the vigil holding signs that read “22” or “3”. (Above) By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 Last week began with 22 minutes of silence and ended with 22 dropped felony charges. The terminations and arrests of three former UNCG employees—Lyda Carpen, Christopher English and David Wilson— have been looming over the university … Continue reading Felony charges dropped against former UNCG employees

NC House of Representatives candidates debate

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Nov.5, 2014 On Wednesday, the Democratic and Republican candidates for North Carolina’s sixth district seat in the House of Representatives debated. Neil McNeil moderated the debate, and newscasters from WGHP Fox 8 and journalists from the News and Record asked questions. Allen Johnson of the News and Record asked for the candidates opinions on the recent decision … Continue reading NC House of Representatives candidates debate