News & Events
National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) Launches Redesigned Website
October 7, 2010
UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) has a new Drupal-based website, at http://nemac.unca.edu, launched on October 6. The dramatically redesigned site, created by the center’s in-house digital team, embodies the center’s forward-thinking vision and aligns with UNC Asheville’s newly designed website, launched earlier this year. “Visitors to our new site will quickly learn who we are, and about the work we are doing locally, regionally, and statewide,” said Bridget O’Hara, NEMAC’s science delivery specialist.
UNC Asheville Continues Writers at Home Series October 17
October 6, 2010
UNC Asheville's 2010-2011 Writers at Home series continues with readings by local authors Justin Bigos and Lucy Tobin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. The event is free and open to the public. Both Bigos and Tobin are instructors for the Great Smokies Writing Program.
UNC Asheville Offers Distance Learning Courses for Lateral Entry Teachers
October 6, 2010
Registration is open at UNC Asheville for a distance learning course for working teachers seeking lateral entry licensure. Teleconference sites include UNC Asheville and Blue Ridge Community College. Other sites can be arranged for five or more participants.
Re-Viewing Black Mountain College2: Second Annual International Conference October 8-10
October 5, 2010
The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and UNC Asheville are pleased to present Re-Viewing Black Mountain College2, an international conference that explores the history and rich legacy of the innovative Black Mountain College. The October 8-10 conference includes includes more than 45 panels, performance, poetry and film. Internationally known sculptor Kenneth Snelson will give the keynote address.
Fall issue of “The Great Smokies Review” is now on the Web
October 4, 2010
The Fall 2010 issue of “The Great Smokies Review,” an online literary magazine published by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP), is now on the Web and ready for viewing at www.thegreatsmokiesreview.org.
UNC Asheville Offers GRE Prep Class
October 4, 2010
Registration is now open for a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prep course offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program. Classes will meet on UNC Asheville's campus beginning October 18.
UNC Asheville's Pisgah House Named for Noted Civic Leader, Philanthropist
October 1, 2010
The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees recently honored noted civic leader Janice W. Brumit for her extensive work in the community by naming Pisgah House in her honor. Now known as the Janice W. Brumit Pisgah House at UNC Asheville, the multipurpose facility serves as the residence for UNC Asheville chancellors and as a venue for meetings and events hosted by the chancellor on behalf of the university.
Math Literacy Summit to feature key “Futurama” producer and writer
September 21, 2010
Ken Keeler, who was instrumental in the creation of “Futurama,” and once developed and proved a math theorem to explain one episode’s plot twist, will be the keynote speaker for the fourth annual Math Literacy Summit. The Math Literacy Summit, which is designed for parents, educators and others, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center.
UNC Asheville’s Super Saturday Program Offers Super Classes for Kids and Parents
September 21, 2010
Saturdays are super this fall at UNC Asheville! Gifted, creative and highly motivated 3rd-8th graders have the opportunity to explore photography, knitting, biology, foreign languages and much more at UNC Asheville’s semi-annual Super Saturday program beginning October 16.
Active Aging Day will get bodies and brains in gear
September 17, 2010
From line dancing and gardening to aerobics for the brain, Saturday, Sept. 25, will bring a full day of stimulating wellness activities as the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement at UNC Asheville presents Active Aging Day. The day of activities, demonstrations and classes at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 3:45 p.m. Active Aging Day is free and open to the public.
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