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Open Access Publishing Support Fund grant to Kane
September 26, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Michael J. Kane (Psychology) has received a grant from the Open Access Publishing Support Fund. In early February 2012, the University Libraries and the Office of Research & Economic Development created an Open Access Publishing Support Fund in order to support faculty, EPA employees, and … Continued
Dr. He to serve on a Fulbright committee
September 26, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Ye (Jane) He (Teacher Education and Higher Education) has been invited to serve on a Fulbright committee. It will be a national screening committee for Fulbright U.S. Student English Teaching Assistantships in East Asia. She will read and rate applications prior to meeting with fellow … Continued
Kshetri interviewed by CardHub about identity theft
September 25, 2013
Reposted from UNCG Now Article by Christine Maillet Dr. Nir Kshetri, professor in the Bryan School of Business and Economics, was interviewed by CardHub.com about identity theft in recent years. He stated that he is “quite pessimistic that the identity theft problem will get better in the next five to 10 years” and that “this is due … Continued
Fernós awarded three year NSF grant
September 24, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Talia Fernós was awarded a three year (2013–16) National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant by the Division of Mathematical Sciences (Topology and Geometric Analysis Program). Grant work will focus on rigidity of isometric Hilbert space actions using the tool of low dimensional cohomology.
Dr. Rinner receives 2013 AATG Friend of German-German Educator Award
September 24, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Susanne Rinner (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) is the recipient of the 2013 AATG (American Association of Teachers of German) Friend of German-German Educator Award. This prestigious award is given annually in recognition of exemplary leadership in the advocacy of German and German language education at … Continued
David Holley appointed as artistic director of the Greensboro Opera
September 24, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly David Holley has been appointed artistic director of the Greensboro Opera. At the UNCG School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Holley has been director of opera since 1992.
Payne funded to evaluate effect of a preschool-based intervention
September 24, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Chris Payne (Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnership) received new funding from the University of Virginia for the project “Banking Time: Supporting the Social Emotional Development of Young Children through Positive Teacher-Child Relationships.” This project is being submitted by the University of Virginia to … Continued
Dr. Perry Flynn receives continuing funding from Phoenix Academy
September 24, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Perry Flynn (Communication Sciences and Disorders) received a continuation in funding from Phoenix Academy for “Speech Language Pathology Service Contract with Phoenix Academy.” The purpose of this agreement is to provide speech and language therapy services to qualifying children in the Phoenix Academy.