News & Events
UNC Asheville to Host 12th Annual Science Olympiad Tournament
March 2, 2011
Young scientists from 13 middle schools and nine high schools in Western North Carolina will test their talents in the 12th annual regional Science Olympiad Tournament at UNC Asheville Saturday, March 19. The competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at various locations across campus. Each team can field a group of 18 students in a host of science related events, ranging from forensics to food science.
Writers at Home Series Continues with Readings by UNC Asheville Scholarship Winners
March 1, 2011
UNC Asheville's undergraduate writing scholarship winners will present their works in poetry and prose in the next installment of UNC Asheville's Writers at Home series. Authors include Brian Hart, Jasper Moore and Caroline Wilson. The reading begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. It is free and open to the public.
Theatre UNCA Stages “Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage”
February 9, 2011
Theatre UNCA will stage Jane Martin’s horror-comedy crossover play, “Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage,” offering three evening performances and a Sunday matinee, February 23-27 at UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theater. Tickets go on sale February 17 for all performances, with student, senior citizen and general admission pricing.
WNC Men’s Leadership Conference to Enlist College Men in Preventing Gender-based Violence
February 8, 2011
Male students from area college campuses will gather to develop leadership in preventing gender based violence, in a special conference at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union from 5-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. The Western North Carolina Men’s Leadership Conference, co-sponsored by UNC Asheville and Our VOICE, Buncombe County’s sexual assault crisis and prevention center, is expected to draw participants from Warren Wilson College, Montreat College, Mars Hill College and Western Carolina University.
Big Band and Vocal Jazz Concert Features Vibraphonist Paul Babelay and UNC Asheville Students
February 7, 2011
An afternoon of big band jazz is in store when UNC Asheville students, joined by guest soloist Paul Babelay, perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb.20, in Lipinsky Auditorium on the campus. The Studio 18 Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Melodie Galloway will also be featured.
Writers at Home Continues with Readings by Master of Liberal Arts Students
February 3, 2011
Members of UNC Asheville's Master of Liberal Arts program will present their creative writing works in the next installment of UNC Asheville's Writers at Home series. Authors include Nathan Cook, Jordan Dolfi and Carolyn Ogburn. The reading begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. It is free and open to the public
Summer Camp and Community Service Fairs Offer Job and Volunteer Opportunities
February 2, 2011
Summer job opportunities and opportunities for community service volunteer positions will be the focus of the 2011 Summer Camp Fair and Community Service Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union. These companion events are free and open to all members of the community as well as UNC Asheville students.
Creative Career Panel Connects Liberal Arts to Career Choices
January 25, 2011
UNC Asheville’s Career Center will host a panel discussion on “Creative Careers” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union, Mountain Suites. The panel will provide an opportunity to meet creative professionals in the Asheville area, and is free and open to the public.
UNC Asheville Announces Fall 2010 Chancellor's List and Dean's List of Out-of-State Students
January 20, 2011
The following students from out-of-state have been named to UNC Asheville's Fall Chancellor's List and Dean's List. They are listed by their home nation, state and hometown.
The Chancellor's List is made up of full-time students who have achieved a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean's List is made up of full-time students who have achieved between 3.5 and 3.99 grade point average.
UNC Asheville Announces Fall 2010 Chancellor's List and Dean's List of North Carolina Students
January 20, 2011
The following students from North Carolina have been named to UNC Asheville's Fall Chancellor's List and Dean's List. They are listed by their hometown.
The Chancellor's List is made up of full-time students who have achieved a 4.0 grade point average. The Dean's List is made up of full-time students who have achieved between 3.5 and 3.99 grade point average.
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