Under the Sycamore Tree, a 30 minute audio drama follows the story of four young girls who met every day under a lonely sycamore tree to play a game of “Funeral.” As they grew older, the girls became distant—each following a different path. Their lives intersected again at a real funeral for one of the […]

David Castro received a B.Mus. in Music Education from Pacific Union College, a M.M. in Music Theory from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of Oregon. He currently teaches courses in theory, aural skills, counterpoint, and advanced analysis. Dr. Castro's research interests include the music of Dmitri Shostakovich and Arvo Pärt, and the pedagogy of music theory.

Join us for a night of laughter and silliness as TheatreUNCA's comedy improv troupe, led by Marlene Thompson with Misfit Improv & Acting School, entertains you with a series of short-form improv games informed by audience suggestions.

Award-winning writer Deesha Philyaw will be in the Blue Ridge Room from 7-8:30 p.m. on April 10 for a reading and book signing.

Admitted Student Days provide an in-depth opportunity to learn more about UNC Asheville and to meet the people who will support your student experience here.

At 5:30 p.m. in the Blue Ridge South room in Highsmith Student Union, Erin James will talk about her work on narrative and climate change.

Join Wiley Cash as he discusses the writerly craft behind some of the most iconic scenes in Thomas Wolfe’s debut novel “Look Homeward, Angel.” 

Margaret Renkl is the author of “Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss” (2019) and “Graceland, at Last: Notes on Hope and Heartache From the American South” (2021) and “The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year” (2023), which won the 2024 Southern Book Prize.