On Oct. 18, UNCG named its Alumni House, a hub for leadership and connection, in honor of a gift from Marcus T. Johnson ’99. His remarks and those of other speakers at the ceremony reflected the University’s commitment to building community.
Faculty may now submit their applications for up to $3,000 funding through the Benjamin “Benji” Chang Grant until Dec. 15. Projects should support the CGLC’s mission of addressing educational and sociocultural well-being of diverse language communities.
Spartan Dining served up Caribbean cuisine in a partnership with Wesley-Luther, Spartan Open Pantry, and Smith Campus Ministries to give families who need it some good food and a fun evening.
The Staff Senate Spartan Season of Giving Committee wishes to go into the holidays helping UNCG community members. Last year, nearly 50 people received gifts thanks to the campus initiative. Nominations for this year can be submitted through Nov. 4.
The Affinity Groups Council invites all those interested in learning how the campus’ six affinity groups operate or how to start one of their own. Register to attend the social on Nov. 13.
Student-athletes put their skills to the test, but not on the field. On Oct. 23, they will compete to serve up the best dinner fare at Fountain View for their fellow Spartans and special guest judges from the Greensboro Gargoyles and Greensboro Swarm.
Undergraduates strive to become bold, career-ready leaders. They’re now better assured of it thanks to new funding from alumnus Marcus T. Johnson ’99, whose name will soon grace UNCG’s Alumni House. He is leveraging a Student Professional Development Fund to invest in the Bryan School of Business and Economics’ Blueprint series and is expanding opportunities for students in additional ways.
The annual Alumni Awards Ceremony will be held during the Homecoming festivities at EUC Auditorium Friday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. Alumni Bobbi Osguthorpe, Marion Prescott Wray, James Barnhill, and Lasse Palomaki will be honored this year. These awards recognize devotion, leadership, service, exceptional contributions, and noteworthy career accomplishments.
The countdown is on this week for Homecoming 2025. Get ready for Spartan Street Fest, the annual bonfire, the official naming of the Marcus T. Johnson Alumni House, big games, and more.
UNCG leaders and alumna signed the beam that will atop the new Tannenbaum Center for Creative Practice, marking an exciting step forward for the future hub for innovation and community engagement.
