Givens Performing Arts Center Director James M. Bass
Q) What is the seating capacity of the GPAC? A) 1,600 Q) How are the acts for the GPAC chosen? A) It starts with first finding out what is available. People tend to think it's as easy as picking and choosing what you want, and there you go. It's more to it than that. I have a network or artists, agents, and managers and they let me know who is touring, when they are available and what their fee is. I will often use audience surveys and my advisory board to learn what our audi
What are Students at UNCP Giving and Receiving on Valentine's Day?
Name: Abraham Koval Class: Sophomore Major: Environmental Science Q: What is the sweetest gift you have ever received? A: A hug. Q: What is the sweetest gift you ever gave? A: A hug. Name: Tessa Rosado Classification: Sophomore Major: History Q: What is the sweetest gift you have ever received? A: A bouquet of roses, chocolates, a teddy bear, and forty dollars. Q:What is the sweetest gift you ever gave? A: A kiss on a cheek. Name: Daniel Phillips Classification: Freshman Majo
Building a Trailblazing Legacy
Q: When you think of the word ‘brave,’ what does being brave mean to you A: A fundamental component of bravery is a willingness to challenge yourself. This sense of embracing the unknown — and often the uncomfortable — is a key to UNCP’s mission of Changing Lives Through Education. “Brave” doesn’t simply describe our athletic nickname and honor our heritage; it expresses UNCP’s state of mind and the character we develop in our students. It’s an attitude about facing life. Q:
Q & A With Miss UNCP
Q: Why did you choose to run for Miss UNCP? A: Being Miss UNCP to me was so much more than just another title to have under my belt. I believe that, even without the title, I am a representative of Brave Nation, as a student leader. I wanted to be able to represent the University that I love so very much on a higher level and in a more official capacity. Q: How did you prepare for the pageant? A: I began preparing for the pageant during the summer of 2017. It took a lot of ha
