News & Events
UNC Asheville to conduct routine test of emergency notification system December 15
December 13, 2010
UNC Asheville's Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of its emergency notification system, including the campus Outdoor Emergency Siren, between 11 a.m. and noon Wednesday, Dec. 15. This is a routine test in accordance with the University’s emergency notification maintenance and testing protocols.
UNC Asheville Chamber Singers to Perform at White House December 13
December 8, 2010
For the fourth consecutive year, the UNC Asheville Chamber Singers have been invited to perform at the White House. The Chamber Singers, the university's premiere student voice ensemble, will sing at the White House on December 13, entertaining VIP tours at the Holiday Open House. The choir will perform under the direction of Melodie Galloway, UNC Asheville assistant professor of music.
UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program Offers Spring Workshops
November 11, 2010
Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with the spring workshop series from UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP). The program will offer 11 workshops in poetry and prose, which will be offered in various off-campus locations in Asheville, Black Mountain, Burnsville and Hendersonville. Most classes are open to all interested writers but class size is limited; early registration is suggested.
UNC Asheville Offers Online and Off-Campus Courses
November 11, 2010
To meet the continuing education needs of busy working professionals, UNC Asheville will offer a variety of online courses in the spring. Online coursework features the same academic rigor as face-to-face classes, but will allow students to access course information at any time that fits their schedule. Some classes will involve attendance at off-campus locations or teleconferencing at many different sites – UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University, Winston Salem State University, Fayetteville State University, Elizabeth City State University and UNC Wilmington.
Panel on International Careers at UNC Asheville
November 5, 2010
UNC Asheville's Career Center will host "Connecting the Liberal Arts to Career Choices: International Careers," from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the Highsmith University Union Mountain Suites. This session presents an opportunity to learn more about international career opportunities, get advice from working professionals, and make networking connections. The event is free and open to the public.
Slam poet Bobby LeFebre performs at UNC Asheville
November 2, 2010
Spoken word artist, actor and activist Bobby LeFebre will bring his award-winning slam poetry to UNC Asheville for a performance at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Grotto. The event will begin with an open mic slam; the content of this performance may not be suitable for younger audiences. The event is free and open to the public. The UNC Asheville student group HOLA (Herman@s Orgullos@s en Las Americas) will sell t-shirts and accept donations to benefit its scholarship fund.
Joy Neaves headlines next Writers at Home reading
November 2, 2010
Author, editor and teacher Joy Neaves will lead a reading of local writers' works for young adults and children, in the next installment of UNC Asheville’s Fall 2010 Writers at Home series. The reading begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. It is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville's Adam Reagan wins statewide service award
October 29, 2010
Adam Reagan, already known in Asheville for his service work, has just gained statewide recognition. The UNC Staff Assembly, an elected body of representatives of the staff of the 17 UNC campuses and other sites, has given its first-ever Erskine Bowles Service Award to Adam Reagan of UNC Asheville's Information Technology Services department. Reagan was honored for "ability to overcome adversity, agility for life and his outstanding commitment to UNC Asheville, the Asheville community, the UNC system, and to mankind as a whole."
UNC Asheville Dance Program Hosts Benefit Performance, "Everybody Can-Can"
October 28, 2010
UNC Asheville's Dance Program will hold its 13th annual benefit performance "Everybody Can-Can" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium. Admission is $5 or four cans of food at the door. All canned goods will be donated to Manna Food Bank and cash proceeds will benefit UNC Asheville's Dance Program.
Sheila Jordan brings unique jazz vocal stylings to UNC Asheville
October 20, 2010
Sheila Jordan, who has been singing for 75 years and is still winning awards, will bring her unique jazz vocal stylings to UNC Asheville for an 8 p.m. performance on Friday, Nov. 5 in Lipinsky Auditorium. She will also lead master classes open to musicians and listeners.
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