New Bench aims to spark conversation, inclusion
A new, brightly-colored bench that now sits outside the Elliot University Center is the culmination of a four-year project for Community and Therapeutic Recreation (CTR) alumna Claire Corrigan.
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Wearing her heart on her sleeve
UNCG Bryan School of Business and Economics student Shirin Alhroob, a mother of three, benefitted from the Suit Up program and other resources.
Alumnus Q&A with Presidential Scholar Chris Bouzane
The Presidential Scholar program is designed to expose recent graduates to the full breadth of the UNC System. Many Scholars go on to top-ranked graduate programs and launch careers as the leaders of tomorrow.
Associate Dean Snyder joins Disaster Medical Assistant Team
Audrey Snyder, School of Nursing Associate Dean, is passionate about disaster preparedness and emergency response. Recently sworn in as a Disaster Medical Assistance Team member, she’ll be sharing this real life experience and expertise with nursing students.
Using yoga to empower women and create community
EdD candidate in Kinesiology, Mona Flynn is eager to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in yoga therapy. Her research will focus on how physical activity improves overall well-being through her work with immigrant and refugee women at her non-profit, The Yoga Connection.
Green Fund supports a more sustainable UNCG community
Governed by a student-led committee, the UNCG Green Fund financially supports sustainable projects focusing on social equity, environment, economy, and aesthetics. The resulting initiatives, research, and education programs aim to benefit students on campus and the larger Greensboro community.
CNNC fosters community connections
The Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) helps immigrants and refugees become an acclimated part of their local community. UNCG students who work with the Center provide critical support while gaining invaluable experience and perspective.
Spartans serve: Students get out in the Greensboro community
Students get in the spirit of service early in the academic year. Spartan Service Day 2022 was another rousing success, with hundreds of students assisting more than a dozen organizations in the greater Greensboro community.
AmeriCorps opportunities for students
Students looking for a chance to serve others can apply now. The Center for New North Carolinians is taking applications for the AmeriCorps Cross-Cultural Education Service Systems. On top of a chance to volunteer, it gives students tools for building their professional prospects.
Through community-engaged research, ‘Everybody Eats’
For more than a decade, Dr. Marianne LeGreco, in the Department of Communication Studies, has been one of the driving forces behind local food security initiatives, including urban garden projects, fresh food mobile markets, entrepreneurship programs, and culinary workshops. With UNCG support, the SNAP benefits “Green for Greens” program helped the local community and farmers markets weather the pandemic.