UNCA to Hold Winter Graduation Reception December 13

Some 165 UNC Asheville graduating seniors will be honored at a winter graduation reception at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in UNCA’s Lipinsky Auditorium. Chancellor James H. Mullen and Academic Affairs Vice Chancellor Mark Padilla will speak. Carol L. King, class of ‘89 and a member of the National Alumni Advisory Council, will welcome graduates to the UNCA Alumni Association. Music by pianist David Bates and refreshments will follow the short program.

The graduates are invited to participate in the formal commencement ceremony on the Ramsey Library Terrace Saturday, May 8, 2004.

The event is open to the public but reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call UNCA’s Alumni Office at 828/251-6512 or toll-free at 800/774-3381.

Media Contacts:

• Mary Chakales, UNCA Alumni Director, 828/251-6512
• Jill Yarnall, UNCA Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526