GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College will host a panel discussion, “Growing Greensboro for the Next Generation: How Higher Education, Real Estate Developers and Economic Leaders Are Working Together to Grow Greensboro,” 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Campbell Lyceum, 109 Proctor Hall West on campus. Admission is free; however, those coming are asked to RSVP online. Students at the city’s eight institutions of higher learning are especially welcome. Parking will be available behind the … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Hosts Panel Discussion for Students and Young Professionals Oct. 2
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Greensboro College Presents Sculpture Exhibit “Departed” Oct. 1-26
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College’s Department of Art presents the sculpture exhibit “Departed,” by Adrienne Grafton, Oct. 1-26 in the Anne Rudd Galyon Gallery in Cowan Humanities Building on campus. Regular exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The artist will appear at a closing reception from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Grafton, who lives in western Pennsylvania, received her M.F.A. in Metalsmithing/Jewelry from … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Presents Sculpture Exhibit “Departed” Oct. 1-26
Greensboro College’s Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Colloquium Will Address Homelessness Sept. 26
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College’s 2018-2019 Tannenbaum-Sternberger Colloquium series will begin Sept. 26 with a session addressing homelessness. The speaker, Marcus Hyde, an organizer with the Homeless Union of Greensboro, will speak on “'Broken Windows’ or Human Beings: Mass Homelessness, Human Rights, and People’s Bodies in Spaces.” The event will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Campbell Lyceum, 109 Proctor Hall West on campus. The event is free and open to the public; a … [Read more...] about Greensboro College’s Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Colloquium Will Address Homelessness Sept. 26
Greensboro College Ranks 19th Among Southern Regional Colleges in U.S. News & World Report Listing
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College has cracked the Top 20 among Southern regional colleges, ranking 19th in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College ranks, released today. That ranking is up from 44th in 2017. Greensboro College also ranked No. 7 in the Southern region among Best Colleges for Veterans, a new category this year. The magazine’s rankings are based on such factors as admission, retention, graduation, cost, peer evaluations and alumni giving participation, said … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Ranks 19th Among Southern Regional Colleges in U.S. News & World Report Listing
Greensboro College Professor Appears in Play About Carter Presidency Sept. 6-8 and 13-15
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Jo Hall, associate professor of theatre at Greensboro College, will star as President Jimmy Carter in Charlotte’s Off-Broadway’s production of “Confidence (and the Speech)” Sept. 6-8 and 13-15 at the Duke Energy Theatre in Charlotte. Tickets are $25 in advance and $32 at the door and may be ordered at 704-372-1000 or online at https://www.carolinatix.org/events/detail/confidence-and-the-speech. The Sept. 6 performance is “pay what you can.” The Sept. 13 performance will … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Professor Appears in Play About Carter Presidency Sept. 6-8 and 13-15
Greensboro College, Durham Technical Community College Establish Program for International Students
Aug. 21, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College and Durham Technical Community College have entered into an agreement that will offer conditional admission to GC to international students who have successfully completed an intensive English program at Durham Tech. Under the agreement, called a memorandum of understanding, international students who otherwise qualify for admission to Greensboro College will be admitted if they successfully complete Durham Tech’s English for Academic Purposes … [Read more...] about Greensboro College, Durham Technical Community College Establish Program for International Students
Greensboro College Names Todd McElroy Associate Professor of Psychology
Aug. 21, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College has named Todd McElroy an associate professor of psychology. Previously, he had held a similar position since 2014 at Florida Gulf Coast University. He also taught at Appalachian State University for 10 years and was a visiting assistant professor at Wake Forest University. His research has focused on such topics as the effects of sleep on behavior and various factors that can affect decision making. He holds a B.A. from the University of North … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Names Todd McElroy Associate Professor of Psychology
Greensboro College Names Anna Carter Visiting Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
Aug. 20, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College has named Anna Carter a visiting instructor of exercise and sport science in the Department of Kinesiology. Carter had been an adjunct instructor in the department since 2013. She also owns Anna Carter Fitness, a personal fitness and nutrition coaching business in Oak Ridge, N.C., and is a partner in Fit Finders Inc., an Atlanta-based consultant to the fitness industry. From 2006 to 2013, she served as director of the Family Life Center, a … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Names Anna Carter Visiting Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
Greensboro College Staffer Will Present Paper on Universal Design for Learning at International Convention
Aug. 14, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Georgieann Bogdan, Greensboro College’s director of academic accessibility and an adjunct instructor, will present a paper during an international conference Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in Dublin, Ireland. Bogdan’s paper, “Greensboro College: A Model of UDL in the Curriculum,” describes the college’s efforts to incorporate Universal Design for Learning, an educational approach intended to recognize and accommodate different learning styles. The paper covers the college’s work … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Staffer Will Present Paper on Universal Design for Learning at International Convention
Greensboro College Offers GRE and LSAT Test-Preparation Classes This Fall
Aug. 9, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College will offer test-preparation classes for the GRE and the LSAT this fall. The GRE test-preparation class will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. The GRE test-preparation program covers the math and verbal sections of the exam, while building students’ analytical and critical reasoning skills. Additionally, the program builds students’ confidence through test-taking tips and strategies. The instructor also offers … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Offers GRE and LSAT Test-Preparation Classes This Fall
Greensboro College Professor Elected Vice President of Special-Education Group
Aug. 8, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Natasha Veale, an associate professor of special education at Greensboro College, has been elected the 2018 vice president of the N.C. Council for Exceptional Children. As her involvement with the organization continues, she will serve as 2019 president-elect and state conference chair, 2020 president, and 2021 immediate past president. In the last two years, she also will represent the N.C. Council at the national Council for Exceptional Children conference. The … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Professor Elected Vice President of Special-Education Group
Greensboro College Starts New Academic Year with Two Art Exhibits
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College’s art galleries are getting 2018-2019 off to a running start with two exhibits up this month. Currently on exhibit is “Classical Approaches.” It features paintings and drawings from Cassandra Berry, a junior art major at Greensboro College; a past group collaboration from students of former GC art professor Ray Warren for a project on Cézanne's portraits; a pair of watercolor landscapes by Tania Kirs ’99, and works in acrylic and oil by Art Department chair … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Starts New Academic Year with Two Art Exhibits
Greensboro College Joins Group Focused on Universal Design for Learning
July 25, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College has joined the Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network. The group works to promote research-based learning environments to accommodate all types of learners and maximize each learner’s potential. The college has joined the network’s Higher Education special-interest group, which focuses specifically on Universal Design for Learning in colleges and universities. That group: Helps UDL practitioners network for … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Joins Group Focused on Universal Design for Learning
Greensboro College Capital Campaign Tops $15 Million Goal Two Years Early, Will Continue
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College’s five-year, $15 million capital campaign, “GC 20/20: Uniquely Focused,” has exceeded its fundraising goal two years early. As of June 30, the campaign had raised $16.3 million in commitments. It will continue through June 30, 2020. “While we celebrate the generous support of our donors, this campaign is not over,” said President Lawrence D. Czarda, Ph.D. “We still have important parts of our strategic plan that need funding.” Donors have responded … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Capital Campaign Tops $15 Million Goal Two Years Early, Will Continue
Greensboro College Offers Human Resources Certification Courses
July 6, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College is offering Professional in Human Resources and Senior Professional in Human Resources classes beginning Aug. 25. The classes are appropriate for experienced HR professionals wanting to expand their knowledge, skill set and current HR roles, professionals seeking a comprehensive review to prepare for the SPHR or PHR exam, or individuals reentering the HR field and requiring an overview of current practices. Classes will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Offers Human Resources Certification Courses
Greensboro College Offers SAT Prep Classes Beginning Aug. 6 and Sept. 9
July 6, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College is offering two classes for students preparing to take the SAT, one on weekday mornings and the other on Sunday afternoons. The morning class will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Thursday Aug. 6-9. The Sunday-afternoon class will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Each class costs $399. Greensboro College’s SAT Test Preparation class has been created by two teachers whose combined experience spans more than 60 years. Both … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Offers SAT Prep Classes Beginning Aug. 6 and Sept. 9
Greensboro College Offers GRE Test Preparation Class Beginning July 21
June 27, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College is offering a class on preparing for the GRE, beginning July 21. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, July 21 and 28 and Aug. 4 and 11. Cost is $500, which includes books and materials. The GRE Test Preparation program covers the math and verbal sections of the exam, while building students’ analytical and critical reasoning skills. Additionally, the program builds students’ confidence through test-taking tips and strategies. … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Offers GRE Test Preparation Class Beginning July 21
Greensboro College Golfers Scott Campbell and Levi Grogan Named PING All Americans
June 22, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Golf Coaches Association of America has named Greensboro College golfers Scott Campbell and Levi Grogan PING Division III All-Americans. Campbell, a native of Kernersville, N.C., capped his sophomore season with a 16th-place finish at the NCAA Division III Championship. Campbell also posted two top-5, four top-10 and seven top-20 finishes, while ranking second on the team with a 74.2 stroke average in 27 rounds of action. Grogan, a native of Canton, N.C., … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Golfers Scott Campbell and Levi Grogan Named PING All Americans
Greensboro College Announces Its Spring 2018 Dean’s List
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College is pleased to announce that the following students achieved Dean’s List academic status for the Spring 2018 semester. To qualify, a student must have a 3.5 grade-point average or better for the semester while having taken at least half of his/her course credit hours at Greensboro College’s main campus. The students are: Alla Ahmed Alaghbri, High Point, N.C. Ashton Jay Albright, Liberty, N.C. Jennifer Nicole Allen, Venice, Fla. Destiney Sara Ann Allen, … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Announces Its Spring 2018 Dean’s List
Greensboro College Announces Its May 2018 Graduates
June 21, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College is pleased to announce that the following students received their degrees on May 12, 2018: Marisela Aviles, Randleman, N.C., B.S. in Business Administration & Economics Kylee Naschel Barry, Smyrna, Ga., B.A. in Psychology Lindsey Pope Blackwelder, Thomasville, N.C., B.S. in Middle Grades Math Education Kyle Mitchell Brewer, Lake Alfred, Fla., B.S. in Exercise & Sport Study Deven LeighAnne Brown, Reidsville, N.C., B.S. in Biology … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Announces Its May 2018 Graduates
Greensboro College Formally Recognized as a Universal Design for Learning Institution
June 20, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College has been added to the Center for Applied Science and Technology’s list of institutions with Universal Design for Learning initiatives. The designation came after a recent visit and review with executives from the center. The center, based in Boston, is the founding institution for Universal Design for Learning and promotes UDL principles in all levels of learning UDL is an educational framework that guides the design of learning goals, … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Formally Recognized as a Universal Design for Learning Institution
Greensboro College Creates New Master of Arts Program Teaching English to K-12 Students
June 15, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College now offers its sixth master’s-degree program, the Licensure Plus Master of Arts in Teaching for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The program, which is expected to be formally approved by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction in July, is designed specifically to prepare teachers to work with U.S. K-12 students for whom English is a second language. The college’s existing M.A.-TESOL program prepares educators to teach English … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Creates New Master of Arts Program Teaching English to K-12 Students
Greensboro College Adds Master’s Program in Theology, Ethics and Culture and Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies
June 14, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College has added its fifth master’s-degree program, the M.A. in Theology, Ethics and Culture. It also is now offering an advanced certificate in religious studies. Courses begin this fall. The two programs are to be housed in the Department of Religion, Ethics and Philosophy, chaired by Daniel Malotky, Lucy H. Robertson Professor of Religion and Philosophy. “We are starting the program because, as a college of the church, we are driven to provide a … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Adds Master’s Program in Theology, Ethics and Culture and Advanced Certificate in Religious Studies
Greensboro College Offers Notary Public Workshop June 16
June 7, 2018 GREENSBORO, N.C. – Greensboro College will offer a one-day workshop for people interested in becoming a notary public on Saturday, June 16. The workshop, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will prepare participants to take the notary public examination. Participants must be at least 19, have a high-school diploma or G.E.D., and never have been convicted of a felony. The cost of the workshop is $139 and includes a copy of the current Notary Public Guidebook. Application and stamp fees are … [Read more...] about Greensboro College Offers Notary Public Workshop June 16
Two Greensboro College Students to Present Research at Conference on Theology and Disability
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Two Greensboro College students will present research during a conference on theology and disability June 14 in Raleigh. The two, Alla Alaghbri and Abigail Bügger, will join Benjamin Wall, assistant professor of religion at Greensboro College, in presenting their work on “The Continuing Significance of Jean Vanier” at the Summer Institute on Theology and Disability, sponsored by the Collaborative on Faith and Disabilities. Vanier, a Canadian theologian, founded L’Arche, an … [Read more...] about Two Greensboro College Students to Present Research at Conference on Theology and Disability
