UNCG Alumni Club of the Triad
Enews January 31, 2012
Volume 3, Issue 1

It’s the start of a new year and with that comes new adventures. There are many exciting opportunities for Piedmont Triad Area alumni to explore and connect with each other and with UNCG.

Around the House Series

Throughout the spring semester, come to the Alumni House and enjoy some wine and cheese, meet other alumni and learn just a little bit more about what our faculty and staff are working on - whether it’s exciting research or a dean’s vision for the future. It’s a little like being a student again, only better.

Each event, held in the Virginia Dare Room, is $10 per person which includes the reception, presentation and parking in the Oakland Parking deck (accessible from Kenilworth Street and Forest Street and a short walk from the Alumni House). All alumni and their guests are welcome.

To register for one or more sessions, please click here.

What:
Around the House with David Wyrick
Associate Professor of Public Health Education
School of Health and Human Sciences “My Playbook: Prevention Strategies for Drug and Alcohol Abuse”

When:
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
6-7:30 p.m.

Where:
UNCG Alumni House Virginia Dare Room

Cost:
$10 per person includes parking, wine, soft beverages, cheese and crackers

Parking:
Oakland Parking Deck

Check out the lineup for more speakers and topics below.

February
•Tuesday, Feb. 21: Dr. Joyendu “Joy” Bhadury, associate dean of research and graduate programs and professor of information systems and operations management, “NC Wine Industry: The Business Side of Things”

•Tuesday, Feb. 28: Dr. Karen Wixson, dean, School of Education, “Current Issues in Education: Common Core Standards in Language Arts”

March
•Tuesday, March 13: Dr. Celia Hooper, professor and dean, School of Health and Human Sciences, "The New School of Health and Human Sciences: Nine Disciplines Changing Together"

•Tuesday, March 20: Dr. Rick Bunch, associate professor and director of the Center for Geographic Information Science, “Using Geographic Information Systems to Address Real World Problems”
To purchase tickets for any of the events in the “Around the House” series click here.

Alumnae from the Class of 1957 meet monthly in memory of Peggy Welch Lambeth. The group is planning for the 55th class reunion which will be held during Woman's College Reunion Weekend April 13–14, 2012. If you would like to attend, please contact Linda Dunston-Stacey at (336) 334-5592 for more information.

The Career Expo is a networking and recruiting event for UNCG students and alumni in all majors. This is an outstanding opportunity for you to meet and to talk directly with a variety of recruiters and hiring managers about careers and openings for full-time positions, so dress professionally and bring your resume. This career fair includes employers representing local, regional and national companies such as the Bank of Oak Ridge, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, Coca Cola Bottling Company, Fastenal, iSurity, Kroger Mid-Atlantic, Syngenta, and the Target Stores. A listing of participating companies and organizations can be found at www.uncg.edu/csc

For more information, contact the Career Services Center at (336) 334-5454 or email careers_services@uncg.edu.

“Drag Kings and Queens”

Wednesday, Feb. 8

The Southern Entrepreneurship in the Arts Conference

Saturday, Feb. 11

The Southern Entrepreneurship in the Arts Conference fills a major void in helping visual, performing and literary artists learn how to better create sustainable income through self-employment and creativity-oriented businesses. Attendees include students and community members from a multi-state area. In total, more than 400 individuals have participated in the SEAC conference over the past two years. Each year, more than 20 speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds have shared their expertise and experience with attendees. The opening keynote speaker for the 2012 conference will be Beverly McIver. Beverly is widely acknowledged as a significant presence in contemporary American art in general and has charted a new direction as an African-American woman artist.

*Registration is available at the box office in the Elliott University Center, online and by phone at 336.334.4TIX (4849)

For more information and to register click here.

Celebrate your UNCG Connections - Alumni Networking Lunch

Thursday, Feb. 16

All UNCG alumni and friends are invited to our regional networking lunches. In partnership with the UNCG Bryan School Alumni Association, the UNCG Alumni Association sponsors these networking lunches each month choosing a different location each time. This month we’re in High Point. So if the location is convenient, please join us and celebrate your UNCG connections that last a lifetime.

If you have any questions please contact Mary Swantek at m_swante@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2011.

Vital Grace Project - 2012 Showcase

Saturday, Feb. 18

Led by associate professor Duane Cyrus from UNCG’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance, The Vital Grace Project—2012 Showcase is an evening celebrating Black History Month and African American culture with a stellar lineup featuring some of America’s most successful music and dance artists! Reflecting Cyrus Art Production’s mission of building inclusive communities and supporting the development of young artists, this exciting performance comes to the Triad area for one night only! The Vital Grace Project—2012 Showcase will feature performances from tap sensation Maurice Chestnut, singer Rahbi, and UNCG students who will present workshop choreography by Jeffrey Page, an Emmy-nominated, and MTV’s 2011 Video Music Award winning choreographer. Page will also appear at this event. Featured local performances include “Location of Spirit” by Duane Cyrus, set to live vocal performance of traditional Spirituals and Gospel.

Neo-Black Society 45th Anniversary Committee

Wednesday, Feb. 22

If you were a member of the Neo-Black Society when you were at student at UNCG, we need you and want to hear from you.

UNCG Neo-Black Society alumni are invited to attend the first organizational meeting for the Neo-Black Society 45th Anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 22.  The 45th anniversary celebration will take place during the 2013 UNCG Homecoming Weekend, and together we will make this pivotal reunion one to remember.  

Please click here to register for the Committee Meeting on Feb. 22 and/or to provide your contact information so that we may keep you informed of all our activity and planning. You may also contact Linda Dunston-Stacey at (336) 334-5592 for more information.

Spartan Basketball Lineup for February

The UNCG men’s basketball team continues SoCon play in February with home games against The Citadel on Feb. 2, College of Charleston on Feb. 15 and Wofford on Feb. 21. The home game versus Wofford will be Fan Appreciation night with a special ticket offer of 2 tickets for $10.

The UNCG women’s basketball team plays their final four home conference games in February. The Spartans take on Western Carolina on Feb. 4 in a special National Girls and Women in Sports game supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. Fight Like A Spartan pink T-shirts will be available for $5, as well as a raffle items. All proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research.

The women’s team will also play Elon on Feb. 6, Davidson on Feb. 14, and Wofford on Feb. 27.

For tickets, visit www.uncgspartans.com or call (336) 334-3250 for information on tickets and group packages.

Arrive in your game day gear! Shop online at shop.uncgspartans.com.

Save the Date for Upcoming Events

Spartans in the SoCon - March 2 thru 5
The UNCG men’ and women’s basketball will be travelling to Asheville for the SoCon Basketball championships March 2-5 and they need you there to cheer them on! The UNCG Alumni Association and Spartan Club invite all alumni and friends to join us at The Bier Garden before and after each game for a snack or a cold one. Follow the Spartans to see when they play and where they are seeded in the brackets. For information on hotel and local attraction discounts, visit SoConTravel.com.

Geography Reunion - Saturday, March 24
Plans are under way for a geography alumni reunion. All alumni who majored in geography while at UNCG will be invited. More information will be coming soon but mark your calendar now so you don’t miss the date.

When:
Saturday, March 24
5:30 -8: 30 p.m.

Woman’s College Reunion Weekend - April 13-14
Mark your calendar now for Woman’s College reunion Weekend April 13 and 14. We look forward to welcoming alumnae from the reunion class years of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962 and 1967. To learn more details about Reunion 2012, please visit reunion.uncg.edu

Picture Perfect

You probably walked past the Alumni House a million times while you were a student. You may have attended meetings or even a wedding in the Virginia Dare Room. Now you can relive UNCG memories with a watercolor portrait of the Alumni House painted by artist William Mangum ‘75, ‘83 MFA.

The finished work hangs over the mantle in the Pecky Cypress Room in the Alumni House. Click here to view a video of the painting’s creation.

Those interested in having a reproduction of this painting in their home can purchase a signed, numbered limited edition lithograph for $250. Proceeds from the sale benefit the UNCG Alumni Association. To order a lithograph, click here. You can also contact the Alumni Association at (336) 334-5696.

Want to know more about what is going on at UNCG - from exhibitions to games to meetings?
Visit http://calendar.uncg.edu/index.php

Want to know more about alumni events going on?
Visit http://www.uncg.edu/ala/calendar.html