Nearly 150 years after the end of the Civil War, one of the era’s most important historical documents was displayed in Western North Carolina for the first time ever.
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Environmental Quality Institute seeks volunteers to sample local waterways
The Environmental Quality Institute’s Stream Monitoring Information Exchange program is currently seeking volunteers to attend a volunteer training on Saturday, March 29th, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at UNC Asheville. Once trained, volunteers work in small groups to sample a couple sites, two times per year (about 10 hours of annual service). Volunteer opportunities are open to anyone (11th grade and up) with any level of experience or identification skills.
Breaking the code: Gender stereotypes hinder women in tech fields
In 2011, women held 57 percent of all professional positions in the country but only 25 percent of technology jobs, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics. Does the Asheville area buck the trend? (Photo by Caitlin Byrd)
Redemption, Baseball and the South: “This Dark Road to Mercy”
North Carolina author Wiley Cash’s newest novel hits a home run. Cash will appear at UNC Asheville’s “Celebrating Madison County” showcase which takes place Oct. 25-26.
UNC Asheville ‘Well-A-Bration’: Public health events set for September 16-17
UNC Asheville will host its third annual Well-A-Bration, celebrating healthful living and wellness, September 16- 17. The series of events includes a health fair that’s free and open to the public.
UNCA Chancellor Anne Ponder ‘performed admirably’ in job during last four years, says board
After spending nearly two hours in a closed session, the 13 members of UNC Asheville’s Board of Trustees announced on Monday, July 29, that Chancellor Anne Ponder passed her job performance review without a hitch. The review occurs every four years, as mandated by state law.
Windgate gift enables Warren Wilson to jumpstart its crafts program
The charitable foundation offered a similar $2.1 million to UNC-Asheville in the late-aughts, but rescinded it after fundraising efforts failed to manifest.
Smart money: UNCA makes $268 million economic impact in Asheville
UNC Asheville not only attracts degree-seeking students to the Asheville area but it attracts $268 million as well, according to a recent study. (Photo of freshmen move-in day 2011 by Caitlin Byrd)
UNCA students, faculty and staff explore sexual harassment issues
Silence penetrated the room as two UNC Asheville faculty members read anonymous stories of sexual harassment from a stack of notecards. The stories were shared at a sexual harassment speak-out event held on Thursday, Feb. 28, where UNCA faculty, staff and students discussed what sexual harassment means and how to respond both individually and culturally. (Includes audio)
Photos: Vice President Joe Biden talks politics in Asheville
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a crowd of almost 2,000 in UNCA’s Justice Center as part of a grassroots event. His speech focused on differences between President Obama and Mitt Romney, education, the middle class, taxes, the economy and more. This is his sixth trip to the Tarheel state this year. These are the photos from the Oct. 2 event. (All photos by Xpress reporter Caitlin Byrd)
UNC Asheville Dedicates Building to Former Chancellor David Brown
University Hall is now Brown Hall. (UNCA photo)
UNCA, Astronomy Club of Asheville announce observatory project
The Astronomy Club of Asheville is funding the full cost of a small campus laboratory that will house two telescopes, UNCA officials report.
Noted climate change author will speak at UNCA Tuesday, April 3
Noted climate scientist Michael Mann will speak Tuesday, April 3, at UNCA; Nobel Prize-winning researcher will discuss his new book, “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars.”
Bulldog nation welcomes back the UNCA men’s basketball team
After losing in a heart-breaking game against Syracuse in the NCAA tournament, the UNC Asheville men’s basketball team returned to a warm reception from fans, students and the Asheville community on Sunday, March 18. Above, senior guard Matt Dickey speaks to the crowd (photo by Megan Dombroski).
Shall we dance? NCAA Selection Committee says “yes”
UNC Asheville was chosen to be the No. 16 seed in the East Region for the NCAA basketball tournament. The Bulldogs will face No. 1 seed Syracuse on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
(Photo by Bill Rhodes)
UNCA Mens basketball to the Big South final again
With a decisive win over Charleston Southern University at the Kimmel Center (91-64) the Bulldogs will meet VMI at noon Saturday
Teens prepare healthy halftime snack for UNCA basketball fans
From a kitchen near the Kimmel Arena at UNCA, kids from across-section of area schools prepared a surprise for basketball fans at halftime — healthy snacks
March brings two iconic R&B/soul singers to WNC
Divas Diana Ross and Mavis Staples play Harrah’s and UNC-Asheville, respectively.
UNC Asheville to host second annual Health Fair this Thursday, open to the public
After 370 students showed up to the first UNC Asheville Health Fair, senior health and wellness student Emily Pineda decided to not only organize the event again, but to open it to the Asheville community this year. The fair will feature about 40 local health organizations and businesses in addition to about $500 worth of free health assessments ranging from therapeutic massages to eye care.
Active Aging Week off to running start with Heartbeat 5K
Whether their tennis shoes lit up or just stayed tied, about 200 people ranging in age from 5 to 77 participated in the Heartbeat 5K race Sept. 25 at UNC Asheville. The free inter-generational run was the first event for Active Aging Week in Buncombe County.
Asheville City Council Preview: Walkability in North Asheville
Tonight’s Ashevillle City Council community meeting agenda will focus on initiatives to improve walkable and pedestrian-friendly streets in North Asheville. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center.