Thanks to the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement, UNCG became second in the country to align with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. The Institute invites colleagues to partner with its “Collaboratory” initiative and strengthen their community-engaged research.
For anyone wanting a printed copy of the UNCG Magazine spring issue, Advancement placed them at two campus locations: beside the Jackson Library reference desk and the EUC information desk. PDF versions are available on the website.
The current app will be discontinued on June 14, and the replacement app will be available to download beginning June 1. The new app will continue to connect the UNCG community with police and well-being resources.
Alumni Engagement would like to help departments and units get the word out about their alumni-centric events during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 2–3. Anyone interested can fill out their event promotion form.
Those interested in working with immigrant and refugee communities with the Center for New North Carolinians may apply for the next program year, which begins Sept. 8. AmeriCorps volunteers receive a living allowance and, upon successful completion of the program, an education award that can be used toward tuition and qualified student loans.
Employees (current and retired) can take advantage of three free personalized fitness sessions. HealthyUNCG and Kinesiology will hold them on June 8–10 at the Kaplan Center.
They spent long hours at a computer solving problems or driving around on a hot summer day to make repairs. They welcomed guests at the front desk of the Johnson Alumni House and helped students find the right room inside Elliott University Center. Each of these retiring staff members made a difference in the lives of the students who called this campus home.
Susan Safran ’77 received an honorary doctor of science degree for her exceptional guidance in advanced learning in health care, emergency training, and higher education. Randall Kaplan received an honorary doctor of laws degree for his visionary leadership, public service, and philanthropy, establishing a transformative impact across North Carolina.
Forty-one students were selected this year, representing the best in undergraduate academics and research in their disciplines.
The excitement can be felt across UNCG as it gets ready to honor the nearly 3,000 Spartans who will graduate this spring. Each of their stories speaks to their perseverance and passion for modeling leadership and service wherever they go. To help with traffic and parking around First Horizon Coliseum, UNCG will provide free shuttles from campus.
