This list includes workshops, dates, and events related to research and community engagement, particularly those offered by offices within the Office of Research and Engagement (ORE). More may be added in the future or individual schools and departments may plan workshops and events, so faculty are encouraged to check their unit’s websites and emails for additional opportunities. Check https://research.uncg.edu/events for our most up-to-date list.
Internal Funding/Nomination Deadlines
March 15
Summer 2019 Child and Family Research Network Applications due by 5:00 PM. See the March 15 date on the events calendar for the application
April 14
Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award (URCA) Requests, Community Based URCA Requests, and Globally Engaged URCA Requests due. Learn more at https://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco.
October 11
P2 Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P2) grant applications due by 5:00 PM. Contact Lori Kniffin at lekniffi@uncg.edu for more information.
Workshops and Events
Collaboratory® Workshop: A Community Engagement and Public Service Database
Mon., 3/18, 11:00-12:00 PM, 3603 MHRA
Collaboratory® is a publicly searchable, online database that shares an institutional story about who, what, where, with whom, and to what ends community-university partners are working towards community-identified priorities for shared learning and mutual benefits. Attend the workshop to learn more about how to feature your public service or community engagement work in Collaboratory. Participants may come to learn broadly about Collaboratory or to learn how to begin entering your own activity. Faculty, staff, students, administrators, and community partners are welcome to attend. Visit our webpage to learn more about this database: https://communityengagement.uncg.edu/the-collaboratory. Register at workshops.uncg.edu.
2 Minutes to Win It Business Competition
Thurs., 3/15, 3:00 PM, HQ Greensboro, 111 W. Lewis Street
Each year, the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNC Greensboro sponsors the 2 Minutes to Win It Business Idea Competition. 2 Minutes is open to all full-time students who are at least 18 years old at UNCG, NCAT, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Bennett College, Elon University, Guilford Tech and High Point University. On Pitch Day, the 20 Finalists selected by a panel of First Round Judges will have two minutes to pitch their ideas to another panel of 30+ Entrepreneur Judges. The winners will be announced at the following reception. Prizes include $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for third place and $250 for the best presentation, as well as other prizes. More information is at https://startup.uncg.edu/2_minutes.
Community Engagement Speaker Series
Wed., 3/20, 10:00 AM, 401 SOEB
“A Discussion of Culturally Responsive Approaches to Evaluation” by Jill Anne Chouinard
In this talk, Dr. Chouinard discusses her research on culturally responsive approaches to evaluation, and what it means to design and conduct an evaluation within this dynamic, unstable and shifting global context. The enduring question that weaves its way throughout her research is: What new methodological spaces can we create to enable a collective and ongoing pursuit of a more just and humane world for all? For more information go to: https://communityengagement.uncg.edu/5504-2 or register at https://goo.gl/forms/BsjWKnXIZHOvC4uz1.
Entrepreneurial Journeys Speaker Series
- Wed., 3/20, 5:00-6:30 PM, MHRA 1215
Karen Stratman, Owner Crooked Tail Cat Café, RSVP at EntJourneys3.eventbrite.com - Wed., 4/10, 5:00-6:30 PM, MHRA 1215
Jacqueline McCracken Wall, Junior Achievement, RSVP at EntJourneys3.eventbrite.com
Entrepreneurial Journeys is a monthly speaker series hosted by the North Carolina Entrepreneurship Center at UNC Greensboro, which features successful entrepreneurs. Check-in and networking begins at 5:00 pm and the speaker begins at 5:30 followed by time for Q & A. Check the website for registration information and updated info on presenters as they are confirmed at https://startup.uncg.edu/entrepreneurial-journeys-speaker-series.
Institute for Community & Economic Engagement Faculty Fellows’ Events
- Fri., 4/15, 2:00 PM, Hodges Reading Room (219 Jackson Library)
“Archives, Archiving, and Community Engagement discussion group” by Erin Lawrimore
This group will focus on connecting community-engaged scholars with archivists, librarians, and other professionals who are focused on long-term preservation of stories, information, and data. Participants will learn about tools for creating and managing their own scholarship with an eye towards long-term preservation. They will also learn about resources available to help the communities they work with preserving their own history in a sustainable, accessible way. Topics of conversation will include free and low-cost digital storytelling tools, oral history methodology, website archiving, and digitization practices. For more information email Erin Lawrimore erlawrim@uncg.edu. - Once a month on Wednesday
“Be Here Club” by Elise K. Eifert and Monica Scovell
The Be Here Club (BHC) is an informal monthly social/networking gathering intended to make the larger UNCG community a little smaller. Academic professionals, including faculty, administrators, and staff, often operate in insulated channels with diverse responsibilities, therefore making communal socialization, integration, and partnerships challenging. BHC is also a forum to encourage engagement with community members and partners from outside of UNCG. Email ekeifert@uncg.edu or mlscovel@uncg.edu for more information. - Each Thursday until 5/9, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (3603 MHRA home base, 3501 MHRA collab. space)
“Community Engagement Writing Learning Community” by Michael Hemphill
The Community Engagement Writing Learning Community aims to establish an interdisciplinary community of practice among faculty whose scholarship connects to community engagement. Specific activities of the group will include networking, sharing writing projects and goals, and time for individual or collaborative writing. For more information or to join the email listserve, email mahemphi@uncg.edu. - Thurs., 4/4, 6:00-7:30 PM, Glenwood Branch of Greensboro Public Library
Thurs., 5/2, 6:00-7:30 PM, Glenwood Branch of Greensboro Public Library
“Circles of Pedagogy and Practice: Exploring Circle Process as a Process of Education and Restoration” by Jeremy Rinker
The aim of this circle is to create a community of practice around the many functions and dynamics of designing and implementing circle processes inside and outside the classroom. They will explore the philosophy and pedagogy behind circle processes and the potential uses of this unique form of community building and engagement. They aspire to develop a community of practice, support, and co-learning. For information on the next group meeting, please contact Jeremy Rinker, jarinker@uncg.edu, 703-850-0765.
Banner Finance Contracts & Grants
Thur., 3/21, 2:00-4:00 PM, 209 Bryan
Tues., 4/16, 9:00-11:00 AM, 209 Bryan
Thurs., 5/23, 2:00-4:00PM, 209 Bryan
Tues., 6/18, 9:00-11:00 AM, 209 Bryan
Thurs., 7/18, 2:00-4:00 PM, 209 Bryan
Tues., 8/20, 9:00-11:00 AM, 209 Bryan
This session will cover Contract and Grant specific Banner Finance Content. If you are a Principal Investigator, this is the only session you will need! This workshop will introduce you to the new Banner grant forms containing the details of the Contract and Grant awards in your organization. You will learn to query and view the awards to find the project and budget dates, indirect cost rates, agency information, etc. You will also learn to view the grant expenses and budget availability in both Banner INB and the UNCG Budget Query available in UNC-Genie (Self-service). Note that you must have a Banner account and Banner Finance Access to take this class. Access to Banner Finance requires a Banner user ID which is authorized for the specific data and functions for your need. Fill out the Banner Runtime Account Request at http://accounts.uncg.edu and follow the instructions. Access to your specific Banner Finance funds requires a Banner Finance Access Form. Complete this form (also at http://accounts.uncg.edu) and return it per the instructions. Register for the workshops at https://workshops.uncg.edu.
Introduction to Online Surveys using Qualtrics
Fri., 3/22, 10:00-11:45 am, 209 Bryan
Tues., 4/16, 2:00-3:45 pm, 209 Bryan
This class provides an introduction to online surveys using Qualtrics. Topics include survey creation, survey collaboration, question types, survey distribution and results/reporting. Qualtrics is an online survey tool available for use by all UNCG students, faculty, and staff. Open to UNCG faculty, staff and students only. Register at https://workshops.uncg.edu.
Research Management Best Practices
Tues.,3/26, 2:00 PM, 217 SOEB
Research management is the process of effectively managing your data (of all kinds) before, during, and after a project. This ensures that your research is secure, promotes the reuse of your data by other researchers, and assures compliance with federal guidelines. Space is limited to 25 participants. Register at https://workshops.uncg.edu, under Universities Libraries.
Connecting to and Documenting Community-Engaged Scholarship at UNCG
Wed., 4/3, 12:00-1:00 PM, 1607 MHRA
UNCG supports community-engaged teaching, research, and service. This brown bag will provide a brief overview of community engagement at UNCG. We will focus on best practices for identifying collaborators within the community, how to get the word out about your community engagement, and how to plan for documenting your community engagement for promotion, tenure, and/or annual reviews. The Institute for Community Engagement and Economic Engagement also creates and curates various resources that are available online at http://communityengagement.uncg.edu. Register at https://workshops.uncg.edu.
Graduate Research and Creativity Expo
April 3
https://grs.uncg.edu/enrolled/showcase/
Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo
April 4
https://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco/expo
Intermediate Qualtrics
Thurs., 4/4, 2:00-3:45 PM, 209 Bryan
This 90-minute workshop focuses on some of the common but slightly more advanced features that are only mentioned in the introductory class. Topics include: customizing survey templates, working with survey blocks, using panels for e-mail invitations and piping custom text to your survey questions. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions on any other Qualtrics features. NOTE: It is recommended that users take “Introduction to Online Surveys Using Qualtrics” prior to enrolling for this workshop. Register at https://workshops.uncg.edu.
P2 Grant Information Sessions
Thurs., 4/11 12:00-1:00 PM, 2603 MHRA
Tues., 5/14, 9:00-10:00 AM, 3603 MHRA
Thurs., 8/29, 12:00-1:00 PM, 3603 MHRA
Tues., 9/17, 1:30-2:30 PM, 3603 MHRA
The Community-Engaged Pathways and Partnerships (P2) grant supports teams of faculty, staff, community partners, and students in their capacity building and their efforts towards collective action and commitments in their partnerships. In this session, ICEE staff will discuss the principles of community-engaged scholarship, community-identified priorities, and collective action. The P2 grant is hosted by the Office of Research and Engagement and the Institute for Community and Economic Engagement. All members of grant teams are welcome to attend. Participation in this session is not a requirement of the grant application. Applications due October 11, 2019. Contact: Lori Kniffin, lekniffi@uncg.edu for more information.
Show Me the Money! Locating Grant Funding Opportunities
Wed., 4/17/19, 11:00-1:00 PM, Bryan 211
Faculty and graduate students often require external funding for research, scholarship, and creative activity. This workshop will explore how to get the most from grant seeking databases, including SPIN, GrantSelect, Grant Advisor Plus, and the Foundation Center. Participants learn to search for possible funding opportunities, practice identifying eligibility, and realize the importance of key words. Attendees will have opportunities to access databases and engage in searches related to their topic of interest. Presented by University Libraries and the Office of Sponsored Programs. Register at https://workshops.uncg.edu by selecting “Office of Sponsored Programs.”
