News & Events
“Well-a-Bration” Events Support Healthier Eating
September 9, 2011
Nutrition workshops, garden tours and cooking demonstrations in the Sherrill Center’s new teaching kitchen will all be part of “Well-a-Bration,” a week of activities showcasing UNC Asheville’s health and wellness programs. Well-a-Bration, which takes place Monday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 17 at UNC Asheville, will also feature exercise programs, meetings of health policy leaders, health and sports expos, and a talk by Dr. Patch Adams, the well-known physician, clown, and advocate.
Health Policy Up for Discussion at UNC Asheville’s “Well-a-Bration”
September 6, 2011
A series of important health policy discussions will be part of “Well-a-Bration,” a week of activities September 12-17 showcasing UNC Asheville’s health and wellness programs. These events, organized by UNC Asheville’s N.C. Center for Health & Wellness (NCCH&W) in collaboration with community partners, take place in the new Sherrill Center and are open to the public.
Registration Opens for UNC Asheville’s Super Saturday Classes for Grades 3-8
September 6, 2011
Registration is now open for UNC Asheville’s acclaimed Super Saturday program for creative, highly motivated and/or academically gifted 3rd-8th graders, which begins on October 15. The 27 courses cover topics including photography, robotics, wildlife exploration, engineering, creative writing, animation, set-painting, folk dancing, French, martial arts and much more. The Super Saturday program has allowed more than 12,000 children from across Western North Carolina explore their special interests through hands-on learning on the UNC Asheville campus.
Book Artists Laurie Corral and Frank Brannon Offer Gallery Talk at UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery
September 6, 2011
The history and techniques of book art will be the subject of a gallery talk and reception at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. The event will highlight the closing day of the Blowers Gallery exhibit, “Art of the Book: Process, Product and Community at Asheville BookWorks.”
Jonathan Scales Kicks Off UNC Asheville Cultural Events Season with Free Café-Style Show
September 1, 2011
With a bang of the steel pans, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra will kick off the 2011-2012 season of UNC Asheville’s Cultural Events and Distinguished Speaker Series. This high-energy performance will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in the Highsmith University Union Grotto. The concert is free and open to the public, but there is limited café-style seating, so early arrival is suggested.
"Kids, Wealth and Consequences" Co-author to Address UNC Asheville's Family Business Forum
September 1, 2011
Richard Morris, co-author of "Kids, Wealth and Consequences," will offer a talk designed to help family business owners pass sound financial values along to their children. The event, sponsored by UNC Asheville's Family Business Forum, will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 15, at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center in the Manheimer Room.
“Well-a-Bration” – A Week of Wellness Activities at UNC Asheville
August 26, 2011
“Well-a-Bration,” a week of activities showcasing UNC Asheville’s health and wellness programs and the grand opening of the new Sherrill Center, will take place Monday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 17. The week will feature cooking and exercise programs, meetings of health policy leaders, two expos, and a talk by Dr. Patch Adams, the physician and social activist who inspired the Robin Williams film named for him. Many Well-a-Bration events and activities will be free and open to the public.
Special Events Recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Desegregation of Pack Memorial Library
August 26, 2011
The ASCORE Youth Leadership Committee, a community-wide committee headquartered at the Center for Diversity Education at UNC Asheville, will commemorate the 1961 desegregation of Pack Memorial Library with a series of special events on Sunday, Sept. 18.
UNC Asheville Offers GRE and SAT Prep Classes in September
August 23, 2011
Registration is now open for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) prep classes offered by the Asheville Graduate Center. Classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus.
UNC Asheville and Mission Health System Sign New Collaborative Agreement
August 18, 2011
UNC Asheville and Mission Health System signed a new affiliation agreement today, creating the opportunity for expanded collaborations in education, healthy living initiatives and community outreach. The agreement builds on the strong working relationship between the two institutions that was established more than a decade ago.
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