Spartans Speak: A UNCG Alumni Podcast

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Spartans Speak is a new podcast hosted by the UNCG GOLD Council, a group of committed alumni who have graduated within the last decade. The podcast is intended for all Spartans and covers topics that are important to our alumni and students.

Episodes

  1. 10/18/2021

    Episode 8: Women in Leadership From Past to Present

    In this episode of Spartans Speak, we honor the centennial celebration of the women’s movement as part of UNCG’s “She Can, We Can” project. Please enjoy our conversation with UNCG Associate Professor of Spanish Dr. Claudia Cabello-Hutt and Meredith College Associate Professor of History Dr. Angela Robbins ’10 PhD as we explore UNCG’s historical past and how women leaders currently shape our society across borders. Learn more about She Can, We Can at provost.uncg.edu/shecanwecan.

    Episode 8: Women in Leadership From Past to Present

  2. 09/23/2021

    Episode 7: Latinx Community & Politics in North Carolina

    For this episode of Spartans Speak, we are joined by UNCG alumna and legislative aide Arianna Alvarez '19 and North Carolina State Representative Ricky Hurtado to discuss Latinx community-building and political challenges in North Carolina. Arianna also discusses how UNCG helped shape her worldview and opened a path for a career in politics. This episode is part of UNCG Alumni's recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, which runs from September 15 to October 15th. Co-hosted by Yubi Aranda Sandoval '17 and Keylin Rivera '13.

    Episode 7: Latinx Community & Politics in North Carolina

  3. 02/26/2021

    Episode 6: Growing One Day at a Time

    “Growing…one day at a time.” The UNCG Office of Alumni Engagement teamed up with the UNCG Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement to provide a special segment with UNCG Men’s Basketball Coach Wes Miller to discuss his journey to become a Division 1 coach and a lead a team of hardworking players. Music: Optimistic Keys by Mikael Manvelyah

    Episode 6: Growing One Day at a Time

  4. 03/26/2019

    Episode 5: A Little Bit Better Than Yesterday

    "It's the little changes that make the big change". Improving personal wellness can seem like a daunting task, but in this episode of Spartans Speak, UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences alumnae Beth Hansen '11, '14 MS and Stefanie Milory '04, '06  MPH talk to Yubi Aranda Sandoval '17 about how to set manageable health goals and achieve them.

    Episode 5: A Little Bit Better Than Yesterday

  5. 02/14/2019

    Episode 4: Tuesdates And Planting Seeds

    There's no denying that UNCG holds a special place in the hearts of all Spartan alumni. For anyone who found love here, that connection is even sweeter. Alex Muñoz '17, Catherine Crawford '17, and Joshua Webb '17 talk to Michelle Doebler '09 about falling in love, giving back, and why they will always #BelieveintheG.

    Episode 4: Tuesdates And Planting Seeds

  6. 11/16/2018

    Episode 3: A Thriving Community

    UNC Greensboro is a nationally recognized Military Friendly school, but there will always be unique challenges facing military-affiliated students. Stephanie McGill ’16, Beth Carlin ’14, ’17 MA and Cathy Sykes ’83, ’17 PhD speak with Michelle Doebler ’09 about their transition from military service to college life, the experience of being a student while serving our country, and UNCG's new program to support military alumni and students.

    Episode 3: A Thriving Community

  7. 10/10/2018

    Episode 2: It's Just Like Going Home

    Falderal, the Fall Charlies, Homecoming. Returning to campus each fall has been a UNC Greensboro tradition for over 35 years. Emily Britt '15, Louisa Steffen '15, Brandon Taylor '14 and Donegan Root '87 discuss the significance of coming home to reconnect and tell us why they will always bleed blue and gold.

    Episode 2: It's Just Like Going Home

  8. 09/30/2018

    Episode 1: It Just Takes A Little Bit Of Humanity

    "I really honestly think that service is taking 10 seconds of your day and making someone else's day". For alumni Summer Drum '17, Itane Coleman '17 and Jessica "Twitch" Twitchell '16, service isn't something you do, it's a way of life. Their commitment to helping others was shaped by the spirit of service at UNC Greensboro. Listen to their discussion to learn more about the personal impact of serving and their advice for incorporating service into our busy lives. Welcome to Episode 1 of Spartans Speak. Spartans Speak is a podcast hosted by the UNCG GOLD Council, a group of committed alumni who have graduated within the last decade. They work hard to help other recent alumni maintain a connection to the University. The podcast is intended for all Spartans and covers topics that are important to our alumni and students. Music: Optimistic Keys by Mikael Manvelyah Told Ya by Jason Donnelly No Time for Games by Neil Cross

    Episode 1: It Just Takes A Little Bit Of Humanity
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Spartans Speak is a new podcast hosted by the UNCG GOLD Council, a group of committed alumni who have graduated within the last decade. The podcast is intended for all Spartans and covers topics that are important to our alumni and students.

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