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CNNC receives AmeriCorps funding for 2012-2013 – Research News
October 25, 2012
Research News UNCG Research congratulates Dr. Raleigh Bailey, director of the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC), on receiving $462,455 in funding for the “AmerCorp Access 2012-2013” project. With the continuing award from the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, the CNNC will help immigrants gain access to human … Continued
CNNC Fellow Omer Omer and his work with refugees are featured in film
October 3, 2012
Reposted from Campus Weekly. Article by Mike Harris, University Relations A coup forced him to flee Sudan. At a film screening Friday night, see the life story of Dr. Omer Omer and the difference he has made in our community and beyond. The documentary will highlight the Bryan School adjunct faculty member … Continued
August 2012 CNNC Newsletter
September 28, 2012
The Center for New North Carolinians Newsletter – August 2012 Building bridges among immigrant populations and existing communities throughout the state of North Carolina… Dear Reader, September is the end and beginning for a lot of people. Summer vacation ends and kids start back to school. A cohort of AmeriCorps volunteer members completed … Continued
Public discussion on “Guestworkers” includes CNNC director
August 23, 2012
Tonight, at 7pm, the Weatherspoon Art Museum will host a viewing of “The Guestworker.” The 53-minute film, featured in the 2006 PBS “Voces” program, looks at the struggles of Mexican laborers & US farmers involved in H2A as well as the historical and practical nature of the program. Afterwards, the film’s … Continued
United Way funds two CNNC projects at $99,900 and $21,000 – research news
June 8, 2012
Research News UNCG Research congratulates Dr. Raleigh Bailey, the director of the Center for New North Carolinians, on receiving continuing funding for two projects from the United Way. “Thriving at Three 2012-13” received funding in the amount of $99,000. This direct service intervention strategy helps at-risk Hispanic children develop their … Continued
CNNC programs featured in Office of Leadership and Service Learning appreciation video
May 29, 2012
The Office of Leadership and Service Learning featured the piece below at their Community Partner Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The video does a wonderful job of highlighting UNCG’s commitment to community engagement and includes some great footage about the Center for New North Carolinians volunteers and programs.
CNNC receives $18,000 from City of High Point – Research News
May 11, 2012
Research News UNCG Research congratulates the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) and its Director Dr. Raleigh Bailey on his $18,000 award from the City of High Point. For the project “UPDATE of High Point,” Bailey and the CNNC will conduct a newcomer community survey on city issues. Despite its significant growth, … Continued