In the news On February 18, 2017, the Greensboro News and Record published a piece on Greensboro’s stake in the national trade debate. AVC for Economic Engagement Bryan Toney weighed in on the nuances of trade deals and manufacturing in the US. “Bryan Toney, UNC-Greensboro’s associate vice chancellor for economic engagement, said… Continue reading…
Repost from Campus Weekly The UNCG School of Education is seeking to address its core purpose – changing lives through advancing access to life’s opportunities – through a new initiative, Impact Through Innovation (ITI). ITI aims to put ideas into action, connecting SOE faculty with the broader community through innovative… Continue reading…
redacted from the fall 2016 Research Magazine When Donna Tuttle experienced the telltale signs of a heart attack — shortness of breath, tightening in her chest, extreme fatigue — she chewed two baby aspirins and took a nap. As a 48-year-old mother of four who had always prioritized exercise and nutrition,… Continue reading…
Repost from Campus Weekly The National Science Foundation has awarded one million dollars to support Science, Technology and Math Preparation Scholarships (STAMPS) at UNCG. The National Science Foundation will support a collaborative effort proposed by faculty and staff within UNCG’s College of Arts and Science, School of Education, and University… Continue reading…
redacted from the fall 2016 Research Magazine Last January, playwright Janet Allard sat inconspicuously in the Hanesbrands Theater in Winston-Salem, N.C., quietly taking in the audience’s delighted response to her rollicking comedy “Vrooommm!” “I don’t like being in the spotlight,” Allard says. “I’m happy to give it away.” Creative generosity runs… Continue reading…
There have been changes, effective 12/1/2016, to the mileage reimbursement policy. These were put in place by the state of NC. Beginning with all travel starting 12/1/16, the first 100 miles traveled per DAY will be reimbursed at .54 per mile. Any travel during the same day in excess of 100… Continue reading…
The North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center (NCEC) will hold several events in the coming months for faculty, staff, students, and community members. Looking to ramp up your entrepreneurial engagement? Check out the monthly Entrepreneurial Journey Speaker Series and the ArtsRevolution Workshop and Festival in April – or schedule a one-on-one business consultation…. Continue reading…
This list includes workshops related to research and community engagement, particularly those offered by offices within the Office of Research and Economic Development. More may be added in the future, so faculty are encouraged to check websites and emails for additional opportunities – https://research.uncg.edu/events. Intro to SPSS Tues., 1/31, 2016,… Continue reading…
redacted from the fall 2016 Research Magazine “Three things are certain: death, taxes, and life-altering tests.” They determine whether you get the job. Or pass the bar. These tests will determine whether you advance to the next grade in school. Or whether you get into the university of your choice. When… Continue reading…
CFRN has two $5000 stipends available for summer salary/research support during the summer of 2017. The goal of this funding is to facilitate interdisciplinary faculty research that will increase external funding. The funding will be awarded to two teams of researchers and may be used for faculty salary, graduate student… Continue reading…
