Recently 24 UNC Greensboro students and six chaperones volunteered at St. Helena Elementary School, in Beaufort County, SC as part of our third annual Civil & Human Rights Pilgrimage. The Beaufort County School District made a video of some of the highlights from our visit on October 10, 2017.
See the
VIDEO HERE
and check out the
FACEBOOK photos HERE
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5K & PANCAKE FEED
Join RecWell as we kickoff the Saturday of Homecoming with our annual
5K Fun Run and Pancake Feed
. Students, Staff, and Alumni alike are invited to join us for the event. Registration is currently open and all proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.
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BOULDERING COMPETITION
A brand new event with Outdoor Adventures, the
Homecoming Bouldering Competition
, is a rock climbing competition open to UNCG students and Kaplan Center members. The Outdoor Adventures staff work hard creating a fun and positive atmosphere for all participants to come and compete against fellow climbers. All climbers will receive food and a chance to win great giveaways. The top three competitors in each category will be awarded an awesome prize.
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ROCK CLIMBING
Escape the confines of indoor climbing on this day trip to Pilot Mountain State Park. At just 45 minutes away from Greensboro, Pilot Mountain is home to some of the most popular climbs in the area as well as some of the best views of the rolling hills of the piedmont and Sauratown mountains. This trip is great for beginners looking to climb outside for the first time as well as climbers looking to hone their skills. During this trip we’ll teach you different climbing techniques, safe outdoor climbing practices, offer opportunities for individuals to belay, all while you climb your heart out! Get some practice in before this trip at our indoor climbing wall!
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Adopt-A-Stream
Buffalo Creek spans much of the Greensboro Metropolitan area and primarily functions as a means for channeling storm water throughout the city. Unfortunately, storm water brings unsightly and potentially contaminating debris into the creek. Outdoor Adventures is proud to take on the task of “adopting” this stream and greatly appreciates you joining us to make a difference in our community as well as communities located downstream of
Guilford County! Join us on this free trip while giving back to the
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Alcohol Free Fun Fest
The RecWell Wellness Team is hosting our annual Alcohol Free Fun Fest on October 25th. This year's event will feature a DJ, giant twister game, velcro wall, catered treats and more. The event will take place in the Kaplan Center 3-court gym from 6pm - 9pm. Grab your friends and come on over for a mid-week celebration. Learn more about our Wellness Program offerings at
recwell.uncg.edu/wellness-programs
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Cave and Hike
This exciting multi-sport trip will offer you a great fix to all of the adventure you’ve been craving this semester! We will be hiking through the beautiful terrain of the Appalachian Mountains and catch views of the breathtaking surrounding mountains. After we’ve spent a day hiking on high peaks, we will take a plunge into the underground wonderland of Worley’s Cave. In this thrilling environment we will explore the wet, muddy and mysterious world that hides below the earth’s surface! Be ready to crawl, climb, and see sights that simply do not exist above ground!
recwell.uncg.edu/oa
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This year you’re invited to dinner at the...
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October 28
7 pm - Midnight
Mary Foust Residence Hall, 301 College Avenue
Admission is $5 per person or $3 with a canned food item
All proceeds benefit The ARC of Greensboro and the Spartan Pantry
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Spartan Service Trip Applications are Open!
Don't miss this unique opportunity to join a team of fellow students as you serve for a week or weekend in a new community. More information and application can be found
HERE
. Questions? Contact Amanda Davis
amdav26@uncg.edu
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Contact the Immunization Office at
336.334.4086 or stop by the Student Health Center:
Monday–Thursday, 8 am–6 pm
and
Friday, 8 am–5 pm.
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The 8th Annual Run 4 the Greenway is 4 mile and 1.25 Mile Costume Walk/Run (in honor of UNCG's 125th Anniversary!) is on Saturday, October 28th from 4-8 pm at Morehead Park on the
Downtown Greenway (475 Spring Garden St
beside Morehead Foundry)
UNCG is a sponsor in honor of the 125th Anniversary and is providing
volunteers
for the course monitor positions, water and cheering stations, and other areas. As a volunteer, you get a great t-shirt, a coupon for a free beverage (beer if you have a valid ID), and we really need you!
Volunteering at the race
will count towards your service hours. So, don't wait--click
VOLUNTEER NOW
to give a couple of hours, have fun & support UNCG and benefit the Downtown Greenway!
A Volunteer training session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Claxton Room at EUC from 1-2 pm. T-shirts and beverage coupons will be given out, instructions, maps, etc.
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