Alison McKane Staff Writer What is ADHD? It is not merely characterized as difficulty focusing in a boring class or continuous procrastination on a paper. It’s not that simple. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, known by its acronym as ADHD, has no simple definition. According to the DSM-5 (the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition), ADHD is defined as, “A persistent pattern of … Continue reading Understanding ADHD
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer Students discussed their thoughts on the new strategic plan with Chancellor Frank Gilliam, Jr. and Provost Dana Dunn during a forum held last Monday night from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. “The best joke is one you don’t have to tell the punchline to, and that is what the meta-narrative should be,” Chancellor Gilliam said. Unlike the faculty forum, which … Continue reading Student Forum Opened for Strategic Plan
Spencer Schenier News Editor The assistant dean for Administrative Services at UNC-Greensboro’s University Libraries, Michael Crumpton, was elected vice president and president-elect of the North Carolina Library Association this past week, according to UNCG Campus Weekly. Crumpton explained the importance of libraries to UNCG Campus Weekly, saying, “The libraries of North Carolina are also instrumental in the development and economic well-being of our … Continue reading Assistant Dean in University Libraries elected to NCLA leadership
Daniel Bayer Staff Writer Students who graduate next year could see huge changes in their lives wrought by nanotechnology, the development of which just received a big boost locally with the awarding of an $1.8 million dollar grant to the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) in Greensboro. “Think of the technology that emerged in my lifetime. Remember the movie ‘Wall Street,’ where … Continue reading Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering receives $1.8 million grant
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer Last Wednesday afternoon, the UNC-Greensboro Faculty Senate held its monthly meeting to discuss various issues such as the Information Technology (IT) and the Family Leave Policy. The UNC system policy requires the chancellor of each campus to establish an elected “faculty council or senate” and seek advice from the faculty “with respect to questions of academic policy and institutional governance,” … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses IT, Family Leave
Spencer Schneier News Editor Last week, the UNC System announced that there would be pay raises for 12 chancellors across the UNC System. The move comes amid controversy surrounding the appointment of Margaret Spellings as President and the resignation of John Fennebresque as the head of the Board of Governors. When asked to explain the move, the UNC System simply referred to the … Continue reading UNC system chancellors welcome pay increases
Jamie Howell Staff Writer Former U.S. Congressman Howard Coble passed away on last Tuesday. According to a story in the New York Times, Coble had been in the hospital since September for skin cancer treatment and the removal of lymph nodes. Coble became a U.S. congressman in 1985 and was the longest serving congressman in North Carolina history, having served for three decades. In … Continue reading N.C. says goodbye to Howard Coble
Jamie Howell Staff Writer On Oct. 28, Christine Fruin, associate university librarian from the University of Florida, gave a talk on copyright and open access publishing at the Faculty Senate. Fruin said that there are many reasons why scholars publish their work, such as the desire to build a reputation, to engage with other scholars, to achieve professional advancement, to make an impact and … Continue reading Florida State University professor gives lecture on intellectual property
Spencer Schneier News Editor During this weekend’s Civicon, Code for Greensboro will look to continue to try and build the tools needed for 21st century government. The Civic Hackathon, known as Civicon, will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, with a kickoff event on Friday night at co-working space HQ Greensboro. A Hackathon is an event … Continue reading Code for Greensboro
Aden Hizkias Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro staff and faculty offered varied reactions to the resignation of UNC Board of Governors Chairman John Fennebresque on Oct. 26, with quite a few refusing to comment on the latest development in what had become a controversial search for a new president of the University of North Carolina system. “The Faculty Assembly believes that it is an appropriate prerogative … Continue reading UNCG Reactions to board change muted
