Recent News
UNC Asheville Hosts Lecture on UFOs
April 16, 2010
UNC Asheville's Student Activities Office will host a lecture, "UFOs: The Secret Story," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union, Alumni Hall. Independent UFO researcher and lecturer Robert Hastings will present a 90-minute talk and slideshow concerning the U.S. government's response to UFOs. His information is based on Air Force, FBI and CIA documents, as well as the testimony of 120 former or retired U.S. military personnel. The event is free and open to the public.UNC Asheville Holds 38th Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage
April 15, 2010
UNC Asheville's Biology Department will celebrate Appalachian nature with its 38th annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage April 30-May 2. Fourteen special events, including talks and guided tours, will focus on local flora and fauna. All are open to the public.Professor Releases "Understanding the Book of Mormon: A Reader's Guide"
April 15, 2010
UNC Asheville History Professor Grant Hardy has released "Understanding the Book of Mormon: A Reader's Guide" (Oxford University Press, April 2010) to positive reviews. The work provides a thorough literary analysis of the religious text, especially focusing on its narrative structure, the style of its main writers and the characterizations of its principal characters. Publishers Weekly, which gave the book a starred review, said, "This will be a classic work in the field of Mormon studies for decades to come."UNC Asheville Hosts Evening with Noted Storyteller David Novak
April 12, 2010
UNC Asheville's Arts & Ideas Program will host an evening with noted storyteller David Novak at 7 p.m. April 15, in UNC Asheville's Humanities Lecture Hall. Novak comes to storytelling with a background in theater arts, including Shakespeare, clowning, playwriting and directing.Planners’ Guide Helps Communities With Energy, Climate Issues
April 12, 2010
CHICAGO — Communities across the country are recognizing the need to reduce energy use, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to a changing climate in their efforts to become more sustainable. A new report published by the American Planning Association (APA) offers practical guidance and strategies for communities addressing these issues.TheatreUNCA Stages Euripides' "The Trojan Women" April 21-25
April 12, 2010
TheatreUNCA will stage the classic Greek tragedy, "The Trojan Women," April 21-25. The show will be held on the Reynolds Green lawn, located in front of Carol Belk Theatre. Curtain is 6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Rain date is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 25. All shows are free and open to the public. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.UNC-Chapel Hill pharmacy education expanding to UNC Asheville
April 9, 2010
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The University of North Carolina Board of Governors on Friday approved UNC-Chapel Hill's plan to expand its pharmacy-education program to UNC Asheville in partnership with Mission Health System.UNC Asheville Hosts 43rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
April 9, 2010
The UNC Asheville Art Department will host its 43rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition April 16-27 in UNC Asheville’s S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the first floor of Owen Hall. Internationally exhibited artist Nina Katchadourian will serve as juror.UNC Asheville to Host Talk by Noted Author Nathan McCall
April 9, 2010
UNC Asheville will host a talk by noted author Nathan McCall at 7 p.m. Friday, April 23, at the YMI Cultural Center, located at 39 S. Market Street in downtown Asheville. His talk, "Race, Community and Gentrification: What Will We Do with Them?" will address the process of renovation and displacement of poorer residents accompanying the influx of affluent people into deteriorating areas and its effect on race relations. The event is free and open to the public.The 30th Season of the North Asheville Tailgate Market Begins April 17 at UNC Asheville
April 9, 2010
The North Asheville Tailgate Market, a Saturday morning tradition for those who love fresh produce, herbs and flowers, will reopen for its 30th season on Saturday, April 17, on the UNC Asheville campus.Contact Information
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