UNC-Asheville set to celebrate winter homecoming

From UNC-Asheville:

UNC Asheville Celebrates Homecoming Feb. 25-27

UNC Asheville alumni and students, and friends of the university will celebrate Homecoming 2016 with a parade, Bulldog basketball and much more Feb. 25-27.

The annual Homecoming Parade, with the theme “Once Upon a Homecoming,” will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 on University Heights, the road that loops the UNC Asheville campus.

Here is the schedule of Homecoming 2016 events:

Thursday, Feb. 25:

·        Homecoming Welcome Social – A chance for alumni to reconnect, reminisce and catch up. Free appetizers courtesy of UNC Asheville Alumni Association. 6-8 p.m. at Twisted Laurel, 2nd floor, 130 College Street, downtown Asheville. (alumni and guests only)
·        Bulldog Men’s Basketball – UNC Asheville vs. Liberty, 7 p.m. at Kimmel Arena. Information and tickets at uncabulldogs.com
·        5th Annual Nearly Naked Mile – UNC Asheville students run a mile in bathing suits, donating their clothes to the Asheville Homeless Network. 10 p.m. at University Heights. (students only)
Friday, Feb. 26:

·        Bulldog Big Wheel Race – UNC Asheville students and employees will race unique big wheel creations. 6 p.m. around the Quad. (public viewing permitted)
·        Pep Rally, LipSync Contest and Step Show – 7-9:30 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium (public viewing permitted)
Saturday, Feb. 27:

·        Homecoming Parade – Music, dancing, floats and skits. 11 a.m. at University Heights. (public viewing permitted)
·        Homecoming Tailgate – Burgers and veggie burgers courtesy of the UNC Asheville Alumni Association. Bring your own lawn chairs, coolers and snacks. 11:30 a.m. in Zeis Hall parking lot P25. (alumni, students, faculty, staff and guests welcome)
·        Bulldog Basketball Doubleheader – UNC Asheville women vs. Campbell at 2 p.m., followed by UNC Asheville men vs. Coastal Carolina at 4:30 at Kimmel Arena. One ticket; two games, with information and tickets at uncabulldogs.com. (alumni by-the-decade receptions between games in the Sherrill Center)
·        Homecoming 2016 Closeout Celebration – Post-game get together for alumni will feature drink specials, complimentary appetizers and a DJ. 8-11 p.m. in the Century Room at Pack’s Tavern, 20 Spruce Street in downtown Asheville. (alumni and guests)
·        Homecoming Dance – The on-campus finish for Homecoming will feature food, music and dancing at Highsmith Union in the Grotto. (tickets for students and alumni at the Highsmith Information Desk)
For more information, visit homecoming.unca.edu.