Bringing Renowned Speakers to the Piedmont: Ty Buckner
Ty Buckner is the Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Guilford College. He works on the school's Bryan Series which brings renowned speakers and writers to the college.
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Musical DNA: Kami Rowan
Radio Camper Ali Hardin talks to music professor Kami Rowan. Rowan teaches guitar students at Guilford College and is the faculty advisor for Guilford's student-run radio station, 90.9 WQFS.
The Barrier Islands: Islands in Motion
SciWorks Radio is a production of 88.5 WFDD and SciWorks, the Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County, located in Winston-Salem.
It's summertime and maybe you're planning to head for the coast. Or maybe you've already been. After all, North Carolina is famous for its beautiful set of coastal barrier islands. But did you know that those islands are mobile? Around 14 thousand years ago, as the last ice age was coming to a close, sea level began to rise as water was released from the glaciers.
Budget Deficit Forces Guilford College To Cut Positions
Guilford College plans to cut 52 positions to close a $2 million budget deficit. The college is struggling with declining enrollment.
What Is Evolution?
SciWorks Radio is a production of 88.5 WFDD and SciWorks, the Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County, located in Winston-Salem.
The theory of evolution describes the process by which species change over many generations. Basically, an organism is born with a mutation that gives it an advantage for survival. The trait gets passed down until the descendants out-compete or diverge from the original species. We don't usually get to witness this gradual change with our own eyes. But there are some ways we can see evolution in action.
Guilford College Feels Budget Pinch
Guilford College in Greensboro is once again facing a budget deficit. The school has experienced a sharp drop in enrollment, especially among adult students.
Solar Energy Use In North Carolina Continues To Grow
A report released earlier this month by the Pew Charitable Trust extolled the virtues of a “new cash crop” in North Carolina. Here's a hint – it's not hogs or chickens, tobacco or soybeans.
Being the Change: James Shields on Community, Slavery, and the Power of Education
James Shields is the Director of the Bonner Center for Community Service and Learning at Guilford College. He's also an actor and an expert on the history of the Underground Railroad in Greensboro. Radio Camper Ethan Campbell-Brown learned more about James Shields and his work.
I met James Shields on the patio of Founders Hall at Guilford College. He was very nice and had a voice perfect for a radio interview. We talked about the concept of slavery and his work. We also talked about Pathways to Freedom, a play he's currently acting in.
Max Carter: Preserving Quaker History at Guilford College
Quaker history is very rich in Guilford County. Max Carter is considered an expert in this area. He is a director of Friends Center, Quaker Studies, and Campus Ministry at Guilford College. WFDD Radio Camper, Lucy Newsom spoke with him.
Helping Guilford College Grow in Environmental Sustainability: Dave Petree
Dave Petree is the Director of Environmental Sustainability at Guilford College. He has worked at the college for 20 years. Dave started out as a campus caretaker for the grounds but was promoted to Director of Environmental Sustainability. As Director, he has new ideas for Guilford College. Dave sat down with WFDD Radio Camper Josie Patch to talk about his career.