SERVE Center Executive Director Receives 2024 Friday Medal
Posted on July 29, 2024
The Friday Institute praises Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin for her wide range of strategic initiatives and the lasting impact of programs that reach the highest-need communities.
With the fall semester quickly approaching, we are working on plans for our incoming cohort of new UNCG students, and we couldn’t be more eager to welcome this group to the Spartan Family this fall. As you may know, New Student Transitions & First Year Experience puts on signature events right before the first day of class, including NAV1GATE, to get our new students ready for their first year at the G. This is always a special event full of energy and excitement, and we are in need of volunteers to help make these events a success again!
If you are interested in volunteering at NAV1GATE on Monday, August 19, please complete this volunteer form. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and other necessary supplies per the assignment. More information about exact times, locations, and responsibilities will be provided as we get closer to the events, but this form will put you on our contact list to sign up for a volunteer shift. We will contact you via email when these details are finalized!
Thank you for your ongoing support of our new students and for your interest in helping out with these events. We couldn’t do any of this without you!
Recent UNCG Graduate Makes Debut with High Point Rockers
Posted on July 26, 2024
Baseball graduate Aiden Brewer signed with the High Point Rockers. He will be a part of the team’s roster on Saturday, where they’ll have home field advantage when taking on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Truist Point.
Ally Davis worked with the women’s softball team while also coaching at West Rowan Middle School, supporting the catchers and assisting with player development. Coach Janelle Breneman describes elevating her to a full-time coach at UNCG as a “full circle moment.”
Spartan Summer Excursions: Date Night (or Day) Ideas
Posted on July 25, 2024
Finding the right partner might take some trial and error, but planning the perfect date isn’t difficult in a city like Greensboro. Whether you’re looking for a romantic, artsy, or active vibe, we’ve got your guide to planning a sweet date at any price point.
For Foodies
$: Cheesecakes by Alex For a first or second date, there’s no better “getting to know you” atmosphere than Cheesecakes by Alex. Grab a coffee and dessert at their Elm Street location and then compare tastes in books down the street at Scuppernong. Not crazy about cheesecake? Alex’s has a varied selection of cookies and confections in addition to the many cheesecake flavors they offer.
$$: Sticks and Stones Pizza might be a perennial collegiate favorite but Sticks and Stones isn’t your typical pizza joint. Venture west of campus down Walker Avenue and find woodfired gourmet pizza at “The Corner,” a popular intersection of bars and restaurants. Choose a classic Margherita pizza, sopressata (that’s salami for Stick’s patrons), or go for one of their signature pies with toppings like walnut pesto and chicken, local sausage and ricotta, or fried eggplant and mushrooms. This is one funky pizza joint.
Tal Blevins ’95 in the dining room at MACHETE. (Photo by David Lee Row.)
$$$: MACHETE Real foodies looking for a culinary experience will find exactly what they’re looking for at MACHETE, owned by UNCG alumnus Tal Blevins ‘95. MACHETE creations take classic ingredients, combine them with unexpected flavors, and turn out delicious art on a plate. The atmosphere is casual, but the experience is anything but. If you’re looking to impress a date or wow family or friends for a special occasion, Machete is the award-winning, high-end palate pleaser in Greensboro.
$$: Boxcar Arcade + Bar Retro gamers will love Boxcar on Lewis Street off South Elm. It’s part bar and part arcade with over 4,000 square feet of games like Guitar Hero, Ms. Pac-Man and Skee-Ball. At Boxcar, you and your date can load up on tokens for classic arcade games, grab a drink, and order pizza on the patio. Check the website for tournaments, live music, and other events. Admission is free, but you must be 21 to enter.
$$$: Bourbon Bowl Around the corner from Boxcar, Bourbon Bowl is a restaurant and bowling alley that’s a true crowd pleaser. Under 21? No problem, since all ages are welcome before 9:00 P.M. The lunch and dinner menus are reasonably priced with seating in or outside on their Elm Street patio. Or you can book one of their six full-sized bowling lanes and order dinner while you play. Lanes are priced at $30-45 (depending on the day and time) and include up to four bowlers, so this is a more economical option if you’re planning a double date.
UNCG Esports ArenaBoxcar Bar + Arcade (Photo by Jenn Smith.)Bourbon Bowl
For Art and Music Lovers
$: Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP) If you’re looking for a laid-back date, you can’t go wrong with a Sunday evening concert in the park. For years, the city of Greensboro has been sponsoring the free MUSEP concerts at local parks each summer. Attendees need only a chair or blanket to enjoy an evening with someone special. Pack a picnic or purchase dinner from food trucks on site. On Sunday, July 28, nearby Lindley Park will host a salsa concert; soul and beach music bands will be on stage at Hester Park on August 11; and the series wraps with reggae music at Keeley Park in McLeansville on August 25.
$$: Orchestra by Candlelight A new concert series held in the Greensboro Cultural Center’s Van Dyke Performance Space has been wowing locals this summer. Candlelight Concerts feature popular music performed by orchestra players surrounded by candles. It offers a date night that will stir the senses in the most artful and romantic ways. Catch tributes to Vivaldi, Adele and Beyonce coming in August and September. Tickets start at $29.
$$$: Tanger Center Shows The premier theater in town for concerts and shows is downtown Greensboro’s Tanger Center. Check out its events list for musicals and plays like Mama Mia, tribute shows featuring the music of Elton John, Queen or Wynton Marsalis, and concerts from Idina Menzel or Travis Tritt. Ticket prices vary, but don’t be surprised to find a great deal at the last minute by checking in at the box office. And keep in mind that the Downtown Hopper Trolley runs up and down Elm Street connecting the theater with preshow dinner or post show dessert options. No matter what you see, a Tanger show will be a date to remember.
For Outdoor Enthusiasts
$: Piney Lake A trip to the beach may be too much of a commitment, but an afternoon at Piney Lake could be the perfect date for those who love to soak in the rays of summer. Piney Lake is open and free for UNCG students and their guests on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Land activities like bocce, volleyball, and cornhole overlook the lake where paddleboards, water trampolines, and paddle boats set the stage for a fun summer day. Bring a picnic and stay all afternoon!
$$: Hanging Rock A little extra gas money will get you an active date in the foothills of North Carolina. Invite your partner on a hike up to a beautiful rocky perch followed by a dip in the lake at Hanging Rock State Park. Just an hour northwest of campus lies beautiful hiking trails, canoe and paddleboard rentals, and a lake for swimming and fishing. Hanging Rock State Park offers free activities except for swimming and boat rentals, so your dollar stretches if you decide to plan a date to Hanging Rock.
$$$: Wet ‘n Wild Finally, if your summer fun falls more towards thrill seeking than communing with nature, you should grab a date and cool off at Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Point. Until Labor Day Weekend, there’s still time to spend the day water sliding and wave pooling and lazy river-ing with your favorite person. Admission isn’t cheap, but it’s not a bad way to stay cool during the dog days of summer and the park is only a15-minute drive from campus.
From budget-friendly to splurge-worthy, Greensboro has a date plan for everybody’s vibe. Try one this weekend!
Story by Becky Deakins, University Communications. Photography by Sean Norona, University Communications, unless otherwise stated. Videography by Grant Gilliard, University Communications.
Head Coach Cody Ellis praises the wealth of knowledge and worth ethic that will be added to the team with the hiring of Kris Taveras as an assistant coach and Tristan McAlister as director of operations.
Tabling Available For Faculty & Staff Groups at Kickoff Luncheon
Posted on July 29, 2024
UNCG is kicking off the Fall 2024 semester and celebrating the hard work of faculty and staff with the annual Welcome Back Campus Kickoff Luncheon for Faculty & Staff on August 13 from 11am–1:30pm at Moran Commons.
Like last year, UNCG is offering tabling opportunities on the lower level. This is a chance for faculty and staff to promote ticket sales, books, research participant recruiting, memberships, new programs, or just share what their departments and units are working on.
If you would like to table, please add your name to this sign up list by end of day on Friday, August 2.
Please share this opportunity with any of your department or unit colleagues that may be interested in participating.
Participants are asked to have their tables set up by 11 a.m. and to stay for the duration of the event, if possible. A table and chairs will be provided, but please bring a table covering and any other items (swag, brochures, interactive activities) that you’ll need to be successful. As this is a drop-in event, you may wish the reserve some swag (if applicable) to ensure you have enough for people coming during the second half of the event.
Tabling reservations are first come, first serve.
If you have any questions, please contact Libby Schinnow at laschinn@uncg.edu. A “Save the date” will be sent to all faculty and staff closer to the event.
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