UNCG Magazine

Celebrating UNCG's 125th Anniversary

Involved

From student government to literary magazines, from club sports to the student-run newspaper to Greek life, the campus’s clubs, organizations and societies are an indelible part of campus life – and our collective memories.

photo of Holly Shields

Holly Shields

Leadership

Holly Shields, a junior, is the 2017-18 Student Government Association president. A UNCG Guarantee Scholar, she loves the serenity of Taylor Garden and the liveliness of Fountain View Dining Hall, or “The Caf.” And she values the friendship and support of her sorority sisters.

 

“Chi Omega has brought me so many beautiful and strong sisters I know I can always count on.”

Did You Know?

WUAG first broadcast in 1964. Thousands of students have honed their skills as radio DJs and interviewers, with internships at broadcasters like ESPN.

WUAG DJ Jen Nelson

WUAG DJ Jen Nelson, 2017

photo of WUAG DJ Janet Hamer, circa 1964

WUAG DJ Janet Hamer circa 1964

“In 1964, Emil Young and I began WUAG-FM as a 10-watt classical music station. I received my FCC license with a broadcast endorsement. Following my work in media, I completed my MFA also at UNCG.

—Janet Hamer ’64, ’67 MFA. She taught at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland, for 43 years.

We are Marshals

A campus service organization, Marshals serve at ceremonies and other key events.

 

Originating in 1893, they are the oldest student group on campus. They are ambassadors and role models, demonstrating academic excellence and commitment to service.

1963 group photo of the marshals
photo of a senior marshal dress and sash, circa 1935

Senior Marshal dress and sash circa 1935

photo of a 1923 marshal

vintage Marshals photo

photo of marshals
photo of marshals
Photo believed to be an early Greek Week gathering near Hinshaw in the 1980s

Photo believed to be an early Greek Week gathering near Hinshaw, 1980s.

photo of Alethian Society pin circa 1927

Alethian Society Pin circa 1927

1897 State Normal Magazine board

1897State Normal Magazine, later known as Coraddi, first published.

photo of the 1914 Student Government Association

1914Student Government Association (SGA) was organized.

1935 image of the Coraddi, the university literary magazine

1919The Carolinian (newspaper) and the Coraddi (literary magazine) received their current names.

a 1937 photo of the Town Students Association

1937Day Students Association was renamed Town Students Association.

1953 photo of a female student in front of Elliot Hall, the student union building

1953Elliott Hall, the student union building, opened.

1968 photo of two student members of the Neo-Black Society

1968The Neo-Black Society was formed.

1978 photo of Ralph Wilkerson, the first African-American president of the Student Government Association

1978Ralph Wilkerson was first African-American president of the Student Government Association.

2016 photo of Spanish-American Latino Student Association

2016Spanish-American Latino Student Association educates about Hispanic/Latino students.