UNCG’s Thomas Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo drew a lot of interest, Monday. Nearly 400 came to see the students’ research and hear their presentations, said Dr. Lee Phillips, director of the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office. In this video, see why undergraduate research makes such an impact on UNCG students – and why many faculty embrace its value.
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Men’s Basketball vs. Kennesaw State
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Fleming Gymnasium
UNCG Pop Up Shop Grand Opening
Friday, December 6, 300-B South Elm St.
Free Improvisational Concert
Friday, Dec. 6, 1:30 p.m., Weatherspoon Art Museum
Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia State
Saturday, December 7, 4 p.m., Fleming Gymnasium
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Thursday, December 12, 3 p.m., UNCG Auditorium
Commencement
Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m., Greensboro Coliseum
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