“The Black Panther” actor took a seat in the director’s chair in order to coach School of Theatre students. Four upperclassmen got to perform a scene for him as part of his masterclass before his appearance in the University Concert and Lecture Series.
“This is the direction that music is going.” Everyone from accomplished performers to musicians from underserved communities will benefit from a new concentration at the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Through PopTech, the School of Music will keep students up to date on the technology that gives aspiring artists a chance at finding an audience.
Duke is reprising his role as M’Baku in the upcoming Marvel film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Before that movie hits the big screen, he’ll visit the UNC Greensboro campus. On August 26, students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to hear him kick off the UNCG Concert and Lecture Series.
A moving art exhibit will let students and other visitors appreciate animation from its humble beginnings to becoming a key part of today’s technology and entertainment. The items on display demonstrate the art form’s ties to physics and shine a spotlight on the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ new animation program.
UNC Greensboro’s Concert and Lecture Series invites renowned artists to campus for a performance open to the public and a master class for the students. This experience is extremely valuable for UNCG’s aspiring artists.
Dr. Heather Brook Adams has published a new, groundbreaking book that includes the interviews and personal stories of unmarried pregnant women of the 1960s and 70s who went to live in secrecy in maternity homes. Her work examines reproductive justice in a myriad of ways and looks at the role of shame in reproductive history.
Middle school girls were introduced to degree programs in the arts and provided hands-on experience with technology in fashion and architecture. This unique week-long camp was engaging for all involved.
Last year, a UNCG faculty group won the “Not Your Average Folk Contest.” This year, several UNCG students, faculty, and alumni fill out two groups who are in the running. Listen to the Spartans’ music and pick your favorite!
Emily V. Gordon ’01, ’03 MS/EdS had received an Oscar nomination for “The Big Sick” when she was featured in the Fall 2018 UNCG Magazine. The therapist-turned-screenwriter now has projects underway with Apple TV and Hulu.
