News & Events
“Aging with Awareness” – Rabbi Sheila Weinberg to Speak at UNC Asheville
April 10, 2013
Rabbi Sheila Weinberg, co-founder of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, will present a talk, "Aging with Awareness," at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at UNC Asheville's Reuter Center. Weinberg's talk is sponsored by the university's Center for Jewish Studies and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville. This event is free and open to the public.
First Annual OLLI Art Bazaar Set for April 26
April 10, 2013
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville will host the first annual OLLI Art Bazaar from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, April 26 in the Reuter Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Cherokee Principal Chief Michell Hicks to Speak at UNC Asheville
April 8, 2013
Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will present a talk, "Cherokee Sovereignty: Issues & Institutions," at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 11 in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union, Alumni Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Study: UNC Asheville Makes $268 Million Economic Impact
April 4, 2013
An Economic Impact Study released today by UNC Asheville estimates the university's impact at approximately $268 million for fiscal year 2012 in the Asheville metro area.
UNC Asheville’s “Interstellar Dance Project” to Touch Down at Bebe Theater
April 3, 2013
The UNC Asheville Dance Program will present its annual spring concert with three performances, 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Bebe Theater, 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville.
UNC Asheville Hosts 29th Annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar
April 1, 2013
UNC Asheville's 29th annual Economic Crystal Ball Seminar will be held on Thursday, April 18, at UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium. Noted economists David W. Berson and James F. Smith will make forecasts on the business and financial outlook for the coming year. The seminar, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Economics Department and Parsec Financial, begins with a 6:15 p.m. reception, followed by the speakers at 7 p.m., and a question-and-answer period at 8 p.m. The seminar takes place at Lipinsky Auditorium on campus and is free and open to the public.
PTSD Expert Jonathan Shay to Hold Discussion with Veterans at UNC Asheville
April 1, 2013
Dr. Jonathan Shay, a renowned psychiatrist who has specialized in treating veterans of war, will offer three public talks, April 9-11, at UNC Asheville. He also will meet with UNC Asheville's Student-Veteran Alliance as well as students and community members.
“The Race to Nowhere” Film Screening and Panel at UNC Asheville on April 11
April 1, 2013
The documentary film "The Race to Nowhere – The Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture," will be screened at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union, Room 143. A panel discussion with educators, parents, students and community members will follow.
UNC Asheville offers final free tax preparation session April 6
March 26, 2013
With the April 15 deadline looming for filing income tax returns, Saturday, April 6, brings one last chance for community residents to get their income tax returns prepared for free by UNC Asheville volunteers as part of the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. The tax preparation assistance team will be ready to prepare tax returns from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 6, in the Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. (The library is closed March 30 for the Easter holiday.) No appointment is necessary.
“Get Your Book Published” workshop April 7 at UNC Asheville
March 19, 2013
The Great Smokies Writing Program presents a two-hour workshop, "Get Your Book Published: Which way to go and how to get there," at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7 in UNC Asheville's Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum.
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