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Kennedy publishes “New River Breakdown,” a new book of poetry
August 19, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Terry Kennedy (English) has a new book of poetry, “New River Breakdown,” soon available from Unicorn Press. He spoke about his poetry on WUNC Radio’s “The State of Things” earlier this week. Kennedy is associate director of the UNCG MFA Writing Program, editor of the online … Continued
Travels in Turkey
August 16, 2013
Repost from Campus Weekly Dr. Raleigh Bailey (CNNC) and Dr. Karen Wixson (Education) were part of a 10-person North Carolina cultural exchange delegation to Turkey in July. The program was planned by an organization of Turkish immigrants in our state. Earlier in the summer, Dr. Cathryne Schmitz (Peace and Conflict … Continued
Growing the wine industry
August 15, 2013
It must have been one of the best research assignments in the state university system. Dr. Erick Byrd and six students spent summer 2012 visiting wineries across North Carolina. Their goal: to learn more about who was visiting and why, so they could help owners develop informed marketing strategies, increase … Continued
Gateways to Science
August 15, 2013
Faculty at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering are bringing science to students of all ages. This summer, four undergraduate students took part in a research internship at JSNN that allowed them to collaborate with faculty and graduate students. Coordinated by Nanoscience Chair Dr. Daniel Herr, the first-year program is … Continued
Ingram documentary screened at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
August 13, 2013
Redacted from Campus Weekly The NC Museum of Natural Sciences showed “Rocaterrania,” a documentary by UNCG associate professor Brett Ingram, on Thursday, Aug. 8. The documentary tells the story of visionary artist Renaldo Kuhler. Kuhler, who died this summer, spent the final decades of his life creating hundreds of plates for the NC … Continued
UNCG launches new degree in Conflict and Peace Studies
August 13, 2013
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Lanita Withers Goins UNCG will launch a new bachelor’s degree in conflict and peace studies this fall, a unique course of study in the UNC System that trains students in conflict management and resolution skills. The Department of Peace and Conflict Studies is housed in … Continued
Lacks family speaks to students: Henrietta Lacks, her cells commandeered for research, was immortalized in a best-seller
August 12, 2013
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Michelle Hines The granddaughter and daughter-in-law of the late Henrietta Lacks, a poor African-American woman whose cells were used in medical research unbeknownst to her or her family, will speak and answer questions Sunday, Aug. 18, in UNCG’s Aycock Auditorium. The moderated discussion with the … Continued
New institute promotes athlete health & wellness
August 8, 2013
Repost from UNCG Now Article by Lanita Withers Goins Athletic organizations are faced with a significant challenge: they are well aware of the need for educational resources that focus on an athlete’s health, wellness and lifelong development, but quality resources specifically devoted to that cause are limited. The University of … Continued