UNCG in the News - February 2009

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University Relations

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• The Greensboro News & Record ran a story on the UNCG ending its laptop computer ownership requirement that all entering students own a laptop for use in UNCG courses. The Student Laptop Initiative began in fall semester 2006, and the was change was announced on Jan. 13, 2009. ( 2-4-09)

• With Blue & Gold Day just around the corner, the Greensboro News & Record ran an editorial on UNCG's game with Davidson College on Feb. 5. (2-4-09)

• The Greensboro News & Record ran an op-ed piece by Dr. Micheline Chalhoub-Deville, education professor and interim associate provost for undergraduate education, discussing the importance of educating our immigrant populations and promoting the School of Education's Unity in Diversity conference this Saturday. (2-12-09)

• News 14 Carolina reported on efforts by UNCG graduate students, under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Filene, to preserve the memories of mill village residents. (2-14-09) The same project was the subject of a story in the News & Record. (2-13-09)

• The New York Times ran an article about UNCG filmmaker Brett Ingram's feature-length documentary about visionary artist Renaldo Kuhler. (2-18-09)

• News 14 Carolina broadcast a segment about the UNCG Girls in Sport Symposium. Sponsored by the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, the event was held Feb. 20. (2-20-09)