Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer Students who have been hoping to get their hands on a tangible sample of the artistry at our school, seeking out an opportunity to build some experience selling their goods or services, or just looking to add to a novelty collection are in luck. On Oct. 4, everyone at UNCG can look forward to a novel concept on campus: a … Continue reading Student Marketplace Event Coming to UNC Greensboro October 4
Aidan Van Nynatten News Writer The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) is facing significant budgetary challenges in the 2023-2024 school year, including cuts on departmental spending across the board, according to the post “2023-2024 Budget Reductions and Our Path Forward” on the UNCG website. Academic and administrative divisions are dealing with reductions of 2%-8% from the 2022-23 academic year. Across the university, the total … Continue reading Budget Cuts Explained
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Democracy In Crisis: Lecture by Dr. Keith Gåddie Wed., Sept. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in UNCG’s School of Education Building, Room 120 From the event webpage: Join us for the first lecture of UNC Greensboro’s 2023-24 Harriet Elliott Lecture Series, hosted by the Department of Political Science. The past decade has seen democratic systems come under attack both … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The North Carolina Folk Festival returns to downtown Greensboro this weekend, Sept. 8-10. Admission to the festival is free, and no tickets are required. Events begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, and the festival runs rain or shine. A festival map and schedule are available online. Perhaps most exciting for the UNC Greensboro community is the fact that … Continue reading NC Folk Fest Returns to Downtown Greensboro
Tyler Holden News Writer The 100th Session of the Student Government Association for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro met for its final meeting on Tuesday, April 18. At this meeting, SGA passed the sine die for the 100th Session, which officially brought the 100th Session to a close and signified the peaceful transfer of power from the 100th Session to the newly-elected 101st … Continue reading 100th Session of SGA Comes to a Close
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor UNC Greensboro’s Campus Nature Challenge, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, is returning from April 17 through 23. The Spartan Connect events page reads: The Campus Nature Challenge returns for a 3rd year! For one week (April 17-23), UNCG students and employees will be asked to use the iNaturalist app to identify as many species across campus as they can. … Continue reading The Campus Nature Challenge Returns for Spring 2023
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Blood Drive Giveaway Hosted by Student Government Association Tues. Apr. 11, 2023 from 8:30am to 6:30pm in the EUC Ballroom Students who show up to donate blood on April 11th will be entered into a raffle led by SGA. LGBTQ+ Lunch and Learn: Queer History of UNCG Hosted by the Office of Intercultural Engagement Tues., Apr. 11, 2023 at 1pm … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor On March 23, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released their annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. The ADL describes itself as “the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is ‘to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.’” The full annual audit is available online, including methodology and … Continue reading Anti-Defamation League Releases Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor The North Carolina General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Commission on Government Operations has requested that Eric Naisbitt, the UNC System’s Assistant Vice President of Government Relations, provide information about employee training programs at system universities. The requested information would include descriptions, documents and costs related to any diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility training. The entire letter is available in NC Policy … Continue reading UNC System Asked to Provide DEI Training Information
Jessi Rae Morton News Editor Wellness Wednesday – Finish Strong Hosted by Spartan Well-Being Wednesday, March 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Moran Commons From the Spartan Connect event description: Stop by Moran Commons to learn about ways to avoid burnout for the end of the semester and finish the semester strong! Free Mom Hugs Thursday, March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 … Continue reading This Week at UNCG
