News & Events
“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.
College for Seniors Fall Catalog Now Online; Registration Opens August 18
August 9, 2011
The course catalog for UNC Asheville’s nationally renowned College for Seniors is now available online, with full descriptions of the 96 courses offered, at unca.edu/ncccr. Online and in-person registration will begin August 18. Classes will be held Sept. 19-Nov. 11, at the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center.
UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Fall Workshops
August 9, 2011
Some of the area’s best authors and instructors are featured in the new fall lineup of workshops from UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP). Courses will help hone the skills of writers of poetry and prose, including memoir, novels, and creative nonfiction. Some classes are open to interested writers of all levels; some are restricted to more advanced writers. In all cases, class size is limited and early registration is suggested.
“Art of the Book” Exhibit at UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery Opens August 17
August 3, 2011
“Art of the Book: Process, Product and Community at Asheville BookWorks,” an exhibit of printmaking, binding, paper-making and related processes, opens Wednesday, August 17, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. The exhibit showcases the work of instructors and students at Asheville BookWorks, a West Asheville studio space and gathering place for those interested in print and book arts.
UNC Asheville to Offer LSAT Prep Course Beginning August 24
July 26, 2011
Registration is now open for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) prep course offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program. The course is designed to help students perform well on the 2011 LSAT exam, required by most law schools for admission.
New Grant to Fund Improvements at the Rudnick Trail at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design
July 1, 2011
The Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County has awarded a $19,000 grant to UNC Asheville’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCC&D) to improve the center's popular Perry N. Rudnick Nature and Public Art Trail. Funds will be used to update and print trail maps, repair and add signage, clear debris, and add new plants.
UNC Asheville Offers Prep Classes for New GRE Exam
June 15, 2011
The GRE exam will have a new format and revised content beginning August 1, and the Asheville Graduate Center at UNC Asheville will offer a new GRE prep course designed for the new exam, with classes starting on July 11. Registration is now open; classes will meet on the UNC Asheville campus.
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