Rawkin’ Welcome Week: Fall Kickoff

UNCG Campus 1400 Spring Garden St., Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Fall Kickoff, an annual Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks event, serves to introduce students to the university’s over 250 student groups and campus departments. Traditionally taking place on the first day of class, Fall Kickoff invites students to find meaningful involvement and on campus. Join us on Tuesday, August 20 from 11 … Continued

Welcome Back Open Mic Night

EUC Auditorium 507 Stirling St, Greensboro, NC, United States

Join UNCG’s African American and African Diaspora Studies (AADS) program as we gather back to campus in style! Calling all poets, musicians, artists, singers and rappers — the mic is waiting for you! Enjoy live music, the open mic, and more. This event is free and open to the public. … Continued

Fruta Fundraiser with Ritmo Latino

College Avenue

Join us for our first event with Ritmo Latino at our Fruta Fundraiser! 🍉🍍 Come hungry and support our dancers as we sell delicious fruta to fundraise for our upcoming events and activities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Ritmo Latino and how you can get involved. Let's … Continued

Understanding Race: Black Men in Education and Leadership

Professor Jesse Ford (School of Education), Jarrod Rudd (Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement), and Cedric Brown (graduate student, ELC) provide the kickoff to the Understanding Race Conversation with the Community Series. This Conversation fosters conversation between local educators at the college and high school level and three Black men … Continued

Sanarchy Student Film Screening

Weatherspoon Art Musuem 500 Tate Street, Greensboro, NC, United States

The Sanarchy Consortium presents a free public screening on the theme of “The Future” at the Weatherspoon Art Museum's Margaret and Bill Benjamin Auditorium. The short films and animations come from UNCG, Virginia Commonwealth University, Başkent University, and Bilkent University (in Ankara, Türkiye). Free and open to all. Assistant Professor of Media Studies … Continued

‘Interpreting America’ Gallery Talk

Weatherspoon Art Musuem 500 Tate Street, Greensboro, NC, United States

Join Emily Voelker, UNCG assistant professor of art history, and Elaine Gustafson, curator of collections and head of facilities at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, for a gallery talk on the new exhibition Interpreting America: Photographs from the Collection. Free and open to all in the Weatherspoon's Herbert S. Falk Sr. Gallery.

Event Series Welcome Arcade at Esports Arena

Welcome Arcade at Esports Arena

UNCG Esports Arena 1209 North Drive, Moran Building, Room 109, Greensboro, NC, United States

On September 6th and 11th from 10am to 12pm, students will be able to enter the Esports Arena and complete tasks for a chance of winning big prizes - including a gaming PC! This is a great opportunity for students to check out the Esports Arena and explore.

North Carolina Folk Festival

Downtown Greensboro

Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of diverse cultures at the NC Folk Festival! Join UNCG and the greater Greensboro community from September 6–8 for three days of music, dance, crafts, and delicious food. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://ncfolkfestival.com/.

Event Series Welcome Arcade at Esports Arena

Welcome Arcade at Esports Arena

UNCG Esports Arena 1209 North Drive, Moran Building, Room 109, Greensboro, NC, United States

On September 6th and 11th from 10am to 12pm, students will be able to enter the Esports Arena and complete tasks for a chance of winning big prizes - including a gaming PC! This is a great opportunity for students to check out the Esports Arena and explore.

Cram and Scram Rummage Sale!

EUC Cone Ballroom 507 Stirling St., Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

UNCG Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling presents Cram and Scram Rummage Sale! All items are $1! Find clothing, shoes, books, dorm items, and more!

HOMECOMING CONCERT FEATURES ALUMNUS SIDNEY OUTLAW AND PIANIST WARREN JONES

Tew Recital Hall 100 McIver St., Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Internationally recognized baritone Sidney Outlaw (’04 BM Vocal Performance) and world-renowned pianist Warren Jones are coming “home” to their North Carolina roots for the Homecoming” Benefit Concert in support of Greensboro Opera. The concert takes place on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Tew Recital Hall, in the UNCG Music Building. Doors open … Continued