News & Events
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.
UNC Asheville Hosts Panel on Media Ethics on October 5
September 13, 2010
UNC Asheville's Mass Communication Department will host a panel discussion on ethical issues in today's media from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Highsmith University Union's Mountain Suites. The event is free and open to the public.
Three Hands-On Workshops Offered at North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement
September 10, 2010
Registration is now open for the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement October workshops. The hands-on courses, which are open to students of various ages and skills, range from lessons in contemporary crochet applications to mask-making for Halloween.
UNC Asheville's Family Business Forum Holds Coaching Workshop for Young Business Leaders
September 7, 2010
UNC Asheville's Family Business Forum will host a workshop, “Coaching the Next Generation of Business Leaders,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, Sept. 10, at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 36 Montford Avenue.
UNC Asheville begins Fall 2010 Writers at Home series with readings by two authors
September 7, 2010
Local authors Jen Fawkes and Janet Hurley will kick off UNC Asheville’s Fall 2010 Writers at Home series with a reading at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. The event is free and open to the public.
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