Community Engagement News
New Award for Dance Education
October 5, 2020
The UNC Greensboro School of Dance is thrilled to announce the creation of The UNCG | Susan W. Stinson Book Award for Dance Education. UNCG Professor Emerita of Dance, Dr. Sue Stinson is internationally renowned for her dance education research and publications, as well as her innumerable contributions to dance … Continued
Upcoming Quality Matters Workshops
October 1, 2020
“Applying the Quality Matters Rubric” Free Online Workshop You are invited to join the Applying the Quality Matters Rubric workshop facilitated by Dr. Racheal Brooks of NCCU. This workshop introduces participants to the Quality Matters Rubric and how to apply its standards to develop high-quality online courses and evaluate them. This workshop occurs over 2 afternoons virtually in Zoom: Wednesday, … Continued
October – National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 1, 2020
National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now in its 17th year, strives to educate about cyber risks and general online safety practices. From UNCG ITS: In this time of increased remote learning and working, it is imperative that the UNCG community invest itself … Continued
CVPA Alumna Joins Cast of Saturday Night Live
September 18, 2020
https://uc.uncg.edu/magazine/snl-adds-uncg-alumna-lauren-holt-to-cast/
At Adynaton Productions Student Filmmakers Say Nothing is Impossible
September 17, 2020
An adynaton is a figure of speech that describes something that is entirely impossible — for example “when pigs fly” or “raining cats and dogs.” That makes Adynaton Productions an interesting choice of a name for a start-up film company run by people who believe everything is absolutely possible. “If … Continued
School of Art Has New Foundry Director
September 11, 2020
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Kevin Vanek to the position of Foundry Director in the School of Art. Vanek comes to UNC Greensboro from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) where he was the Studio Technician and an adjunct faculty … Continued
CVPA Welcomes New Faculty and Staff
September 11, 2020
Welcome New Faculty and Staff! During the spring and summer of 2020, CVPA added ten (10) full-time faculty members and two (2) new staff members. We officially welcomed (pictured L to R) (Top Row) Tannis Boyajian (Scene Shop Supervisor) Mya Brown (Assistant Professor of Theatre–Theatre Generalist in Acting/Directing) Tori Foster … Continued
Art in Motion: The Future of Animation
September 11, 2020
The art of animation involves motion and movement. The very definition of the word animation means liveliness, energy, and vigor. Animation at CVPA is all of that and on the verge of taking off in a very big way. But let’s rewind the reel for a little history. Associate Professor … Continued