The following activities are free and open to the public unless noted as ($$).

Installation Week Campus Exhibits

Photography: Margot Kelly, Blowers Gallery, Ramsey Library - http://www.margotannekelley.com/

Annual Art Faculty Exhibition: University Gallery, Owen Hall

Multimedia Arts & Sciences student exhibition
Laurel Forum , 1st floor Karpen Hall

Selected 2006 Student Artwork, Highsmith University Union Gallery

Humanities Lectures
For a schedule of public lectures, click here or call 828.251.6808.

Monday, September 11

12:15-12:45 p.m.

9/11 Remembrance~ Readings by Literature & Language faculty

Patio at Laurel Forum, 1st floor, Karpen Hall

12:45-1:35 p.m.

Demonstration class~ Bantaba African Dance

Student dancers and accompanying drummers in this Dance Program class showcase the traditions of South and West African Dance.

University Quadrangle

Tuesday, September 12

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

10th Annual Community Service Day~ ACT (Active Citizens Together) in Asheville. Organized by the Adelaide Daniels Key Center for Community Citizenship and Service Learning, 600 + new UNC Asheville freshmen fan out into our area to help in myriad ways such as building, renovating and painting houses, cleaning up streets, parks and waterways, mentoring and tutoring in schools and lots more. Click here for more information

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Picnic on the University Quadrangle~ Bring your own lunch or buy a special box lunch at the Dining Hall and join the campus on the Quad for free entertainment.

meal plan or ($$)

12:15-1 p.m

Comedy Showcase~ Drama Dept. students
University Quadrangle

1-2 p.m.

Live Vocal Music:~All Girl Staff

University Quadrangle

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Wednesday, September 13

12:45-1:35 p.m.

Free Noontime Concert ~
Special guest jazz guitarist Bob DeVos joins UNCA music students and faculty for this celebratory music event. (Co-sponsored by UNCA Cultural & Special Events). Lipinsky Auditorium (LH)

DeVos is currently on the faculty of Leigh University and is an active member of the NYC jazz scene. He has played in countless ensembles and jazz orchestras throughout his career and his many recordings have earned rave reviews. Bob has played the Kennedy Center, The Blue Note, Birdland, Iridium and numerous festivals all over the country. Click here for more on DeVos.

2-4 p.m.

Founders Hall Renovations Kickoff Karnival ~ Celebrate the renovations to UNC Asheville's tallest residence hall and enjoy banana splits, candy apples, games and more.

Founders Hall

4 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

An Evening with Drew Levinson~ CBS News correspondent, North Carolina native and filmmaker screens his film Lasting Impressions.

Humanities Lecture Hall

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Thursday, September 14

12:15-1:30 p.m.

Campus “Green Buildings” and Sustainable Design Tour ~
Meet your team of
tour guides from
UNC Asheville's Office of Design and Construction in the lobby of New Hall. This walking tour of campus projects includes several "green" buildings and landscapes designed to comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

12:15-1:30 p.m.

The Botanical Gardens at Asheville tour
Meet your tour guides in the main Botanical Gardens offices, near the corner of W.T. Weaver Boulevard and Broadway. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to see what's blooming in the late summer native gardens, immediately adjacent to the UNC Asheville campus. Parking is available in the Gardens' parking lot on W.T. Weaver Boulevard.

  12:15-1:30 p.m.

Multimedia Arts & Sciences Exhibition Reception ~ Please join us for light refreshments and see highlights of MMAS student art work. This exhibit showcases excellent work from previous MMAS student exhibitions featuring 2D and 3D animation, video, interactive design, digital art prints and more. The exhibit is on view from 1-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. September 12-15.

Laurel Forum

4-5 p.m.

GLBTQ Student Reception ~Sponsored by Alliance and the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Highsmith University Union Pinnacle Room

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $15/general public

$10/UNCA faculty & staff,

$6/UNCA students.

Tickets:
828.232.5000

Information: 828.258.1028

Performance ~ Gilgamesh Premier performance of this full-length, interdisciplinary theatrical collaboration between The Asheville Ballet and Black Swan Theater featuring many UNC Asheville faculty and students. ($$)

Lipinsky Auditorium

Based on civilization’s oldest surviving epic poem, this ancient Sumerian tale tells the story of a demi-god hero-king who lived about 2,700 BC in what is now Iraq. The sometimes funny, sometimes tragic saga rages across the Middle East. [read more]

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Friday, September 15
Founders Day         

12:15-1:30 p.m.

Campus “Green Buildings” and Sustainable Design Tour~

Meet your team of
tour guides from
UNC Asheville's Office of Design and Construction in the lobby of New Hall. This walking tour of campus projects includes several "green" buildings and landscapes designed to comply with the principles of economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

12:15-1:30 p.m.

The Botanical Gardens at Asheville tour
Meet your tour guides in the main Botanical Gardens offices, near the corner of W.T. Weaver Boulevard and Broadway. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to see what's blooming in the late summer native gardens, immediately adjacent to the UNC Asheville campus. Parking is available in the Gardens' parking lot on W.T. Weaver Boulevard.

12:45-2:30 p.m.

Art Reception~School of Athens wall mural and Selected Student Artwork

Join us for light dessert refreshments and a "working exhibit" of the School of Athens wall mural currently being completed for the Highsmith University Union by UNC Asheville faculty, students and community members. In addition, visit the open of our annual Selected Student Artwork show in the Highsmith Gallery. This exhibit showcases exceptional works of art by students. The exhibit was curated by Art Department faculty. Music provided by the Free Range Trio.

Highsmith Union lower level

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Open House~ N.C. Center for Creative Retirement

Enjoy tours of the Center's beautiful facilities as well as hear information on the programs of lifelong learning and the active "New Retirement" from your guides.

Reuter Center

Special Event
Symphony Talk with Daniel Meyer

Asheville Symphony Director Daniel Meyer will discuss the upcoming concert, "Opening Night! James Dick Plays Beethoven," and the featured guest artist, James Dick, will give a short demonstration on the piano. For more information, call the Asheville Symphony Office at 828/254-7046.

Campus shuttles available

Reuter Center

2:45-3:45 p.m.

Pre-Installation Concert~

An ensemble of UNC Asheville Music Department faculty and students with special guests will play a variety of selections from the Great American Songbook.

University Quadrangle

4 p.m.

Installation of Chancellor Anne Ponder

University Quadrangle

Mountain Picnic*~ Immediately following the Installation ceremony, join the campus community, families and guests under the big tent on the Mini-Quad just behind Ramsey Library for a lovely outdoor buffet and celebration. Just follow the sounds of Whitewater Bluegrass Company who’ll be providing live music. Dinner is served from 5-7:30 pm on the New Hall Mini-Quad. Free to all. Rain location: Dining Hall

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Saturday & Sunday, September 16-17

Family Weekend activities: see www.unca.edu/family

* Menu for the Mountain Picnic

Southern Fried Chicken

Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Green Bean Casserole

Corn and Lima Bean Succotash

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Watermelon

Cheese Biscuits

Apple Cobbler

Sweet Tea, Lemonade or Water

In accordance with the university’s efforts to promote a sustainable environment, the disposable tableware, utensils and cups used for the Mountain Picnic are made of compostable, biodegradable materials. These include sugar cane waste pulp, cornstarch and derivatives of corn grown in the USA. The 1,500 disposables used at the event are expected to biodegrade within 180 days in a commercial composting facility. 

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