On October 5, 2017, UNCG will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first ever first day of school. On that day, nearly 200 women from across North Carolina traveled to Greensboro to attend classes at the State Normal and Industrial School. Over the last few weeks, the University Archives has been busy with pop up exhibits across campus to help promote the university’s history and the anniversary celebration.
Following Chancellor Gilliam’s State of the Campus address on August 8th, the staff of the University Archives presented a “pop up museum” exhibit in celebration of the 125th anniversary of UNCG’s opening. Campus Weekly wrote a great summary of the exhibit.
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| We debuted our new “portable” university history exhibit (a series of five banners) on August 8th. |
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| Textiles and artifacts on display included gym suits, a class jacket, a nursing university, a Neo-Black Society Gospel Choir robe, a typewriter used by JoAnne Smart Drane, and a drum signed by members of the Darlinettes. |
On August 15th, the University Archives set up a pop up exhibit on College Avenue as part of Fall Kickoff, an annual event featuring student organizations and student services. And on the afternoon of August 17th, they presented an exhibit in Jackson Library as part of Rawkin’ Welcome Week.
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| University history under the trees at Fall Kickoff |
Stay tuned for information on more exhibits and other opportunities to learn about and celebrate our 125 years! You can also find updates on our social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram).
Unknown says:
Fabulous anniversary celebrations. I totally loved the details. I would also be attending my cousin’s vintage shop anniversary party. He would be hosting that at some local garden San Francisco event venues. Hope everything goes as planned.