BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNC Asheville - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UNC Asheville REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260303T215710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T215719Z UID:10000018-1773770400-1773777600@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:English Department's Goodman Lecture with Leigh Ann Henion DESCRIPTION:Join the English Department for the Goodman Endowed Visiting Writer Lecture\, featuring a reading by nonfiction writer and UNC Asheville alum Leigh Ann Henion. \nHenion is the New York Times bestselling author of Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms\, Moon Gardens\, and Other Marvels of the Dark and Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer’s Search for Wonder in the Natural World. Her work has appeared in Smithsonian\, National Geographic\, The Washington Post\, Backpacker\, The American Scholar\, Garden & Gun\, and numerous other publications. She is a former Alicia Patterson Fellow\, and her work has been supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Henion lives in Boone\, North Carolina. \nThis event is part of the Visiting Writers Series. Henion is this year’s Goodman Endowed Visiting Writer at ϲ Asheville. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n\nVisitor Parking Notice\nVisitors are required to register their vehicles to park on campus. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site at https://parking.unca.edu/parking-permits/visitor-parking/ to obtain a temporary parking permit. Event signage will be posted to guide visitors to parking areas near the event location. \nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, at hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. Late requests will be attempted but cannot be guaranteed. \nEvent Photography and Videography\n\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at public University events. Please review UNC Asheville’s multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/english-departments-goodman-lecture-with-leigh-ann-henion/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, Blue Ridge Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Goodman-Lecture_Calendar_1170x512_v1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260320T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260320T183000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260319T160034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160334Z UID:10000023-1774027800-1774031400@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Sherrill Roland - Artist Lecture DESCRIPTION:Mixed-media artist and Asheville native\, Sherrill Roland will give a lecture about his artwork and career\, entitled “Material Memory & Embodied Time”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \n\n\nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \n\n\nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/sherrill-roland-artist-lecture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T180815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T182009Z UID:10000042-1774087200-1774110600@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Admitted Student Day  DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to take the next steps toward your future at ϲ Asheville. Our Admitted Student Days allow you to interact with people and offices that will help prepare you for a smooth transition to UNC Asheville in the fall. From professors and students to Advising and Residence Life\, you’ll begin to work with the people who will be instrumental in your college career as a Bulldog. \nCheck-in for the event takes place from 10-10:45 a.m.\, and the event runs until 4:30 p.m.. Throughout the day\, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty\, hear from current students\, and find out what support services are available outside of the classroom at ϲ Asheville. Students will also have the opportunity to tour campus. Optional residence hall tours will also be available at the end of the day. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/admitted-student-day/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UNCA_Events_AdmittedStudentsDay_03.01.25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T143000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T172733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T172815Z UID:10000027-1774188000-1774189800@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: A.S.H.E./SGA Campus Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Take part in the A.S.H.E. / SGA Campus Cleanup from 2-3:30 p.m.\, a collaborative effort to support a cleaner\, healthier campus environment. Participants will meet at the UNCA Botanical Gardens Visitor Center before heading out to designated cleanup areas around campus. \nHosted by A.S.H.E. (Active Students for a Healthy Environment) in partnership with the Student Government Association\, this event offers a meaningful way to give back to the UNC Asheville community. Volunteers will help remove litter\, improve campus spaces\, and contribute to ongoing environmental stewardship efforts. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-a-s-h-e-sga-campus-cleanup/ LOCATION:UNCA Botanical Gardens Visitor Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260322T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T172839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T172840Z UID:10000028-1774188000-1774193400@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: SEC Zero-Waste Terrariums DESCRIPTION:Take part in the A.S.H.E. / SGA Campus Cleanup from 2-3:30 p.m.\, a collaborative effort to support a cleaner\, healthier campus environment. Participants will meet at the UNCA Botanical Gardens Visitor Center before heading out to designated cleanup areas around campus. \nHosted by A.S.H.E. (Active Students for a Healthy Environment) in partnership with the Student Government Association\, this event offers a meaningful way to give back to the UNC Asheville community. Volunteers will help remove litter\, improve campus spaces\, and contribute to ongoing environmental stewardship efforts. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-sec-zero-waste-terrariums/ LOCATION:UNCA Botanical Gardens Visitor Center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260323T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T174442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T174955Z UID:10000030-1774270800-1774285200@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: STEAM Garden Bed Workshop DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon getting your hands in the soil at the STEAM Garden Bed Workshop from 1–5 p.m. Participants will meet at Sol Garden\, located behind Brown Dining Hall\, for a collaborative\, hands-on experience focused on building and maintaining garden beds. \nOpen to all experience levels\, this event is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gardening\, environmental science\, or simply spending time outdoors in a productive and engaging way. Come ready to collaborate\, learn something new\, and contribute to a shared campus space. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-steam-garden-bed-workshop/ LOCATION:Sol Garden\, located behind Brown Dining Hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175040Z UID:10000031-1774346400-1774350000@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: Coffee\, Careers\, and Conversation DESCRIPTION:Start your day with Coffee\, Careers\, and Conversation from 10-11 a.m. in Highsmith Student Union\, Mountain Suite 229. This casual gathering offers students a welcoming space to talk about career goals\, ask questions\, and gain insights in an open\, low-pressure environment. \nWhether you’re just beginning to think about your future or looking to refine your next steps\, this event provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-coffee-careers-and-conversation/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, Mountain Suite 229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175126Z UID:10000032-1774351800-1774359000@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: Sustainability Fair DESCRIPTION:Discover ways to get involved in sustainability at the Sustainability Fair from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on the UNC Asheville Main Quad. This lively\, drop-in event brings together student organizations and campus departments to share resources\, ideas\, and initiatives focused on environmental stewardship. \nIn the event of rain\, the fair will be held indoors in Alumni Hall. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-sustainability-fair/ LOCATION:UNC Asheville Main Quad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260324T135000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175227Z UID:10000033-1774359000-1774360200@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: The Dawn Redwood Story DESCRIPTION:Discover the story behind a living fossil at The Dawn Redwood Story from 1:30–1:50 PM on the UNC Asheville Main Quad. This brief\, engaging talk explores the history\, discovery\, and significance of the Dawn Redwood\, a tree species once thought to be extinct and now celebrated for its resilience and global impact. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-the-dawn-redwood-story/ LOCATION:UNC Asheville Main Quad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175334Z UID:10000034-1774429200-1774458000@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: On-Campus Community Workday DESCRIPTION:Join faculty\, staff\, and fellow students for the On Campus Community Workday\, with activities running from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Participants can sign up for one-hour time slots throughout the day and should report to Reed Plaza (near the front of Brown Hall) at the start of their shift. \nVolunteers will assist with a variety of projects aimed at keeping UNC Asheville green and vibrant\, including invasive species removal\, planting flowers\, and mulching. Duties will be assigned upon arrival\, making it easy for anyone to jump in and contribute. No prior experience necessary. \nClick here to register. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-on-campus-community-workday/ LOCATION:Reed Plaza END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T171000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260324T185021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181155Z UID:10000024-1774452600-1774458600@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Moira Holohan: Marking Time\, Making Fiction DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 25th for a special artist talk and opening reception featuring the work of multimedia artist Moira Holohan. Marking Time\, Making Fiction is an exhibition of Holohan’s dynamic video works\, on view in the Sami Zoobi New Media Gallery from until April 6. \nThe event will begin at 3:30 PM with an artist talk\, where Holohan will discuss her practice of using video as a medium for experimentation\, performance\, and process. Following the talk\, a reception will be held from 5:30-7:00 PM\, allowing visitors to view the exhibition and mingle with the artist. Light refreshments will be served. \nThis exhibition is presented in partnership with the Emerson Dorsch Artist Residency (EDAR) and showcases Holohan’s evolution as a video artist over the past 13 years. The four projections on view trace her development through works that compress long\, labor-intensive processes into brief\, mesmerizing durations. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/moira-holohan-marking-time-making-fiction/ LOCATION:Sami Zoobi New Media Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Generic_Event_Listing_Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175435Z UID:10000035-1774454400-1774461600@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: Local Cloth - Wanna Kwandi? DESCRIPTION:Take part in Wanna Kawandi? from 4-6 p.m. in Highsmith Student Union\, Mountain Suite 229. Led by Asheville-based nonprofit Local Cloth\, this interactive workshop introduces participants to the tradition of Kawandi quilting while emphasizing creativity\, sustainability\, and reuse. \nKawandi quilts\, traditionally made by Siddhi women\, are unique in both technique and process—constructed entirely by hand and built from the outside in using small fabric scraps. In this workshop\, participants will create their own piece while learning about the cultural significance and sustainable practices behind this art form. All materials will be provided\, though attendees are welcome to bring any special fabric pieces they’d like to incorporate into their design. \nClick here to register. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-local-cloth-wanna-kwandi/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, Mountain Suite 229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175520Z UID:10000036-1774515600-1774526400@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: Local Cloth - Intro to Shashiko Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Student Environmental Center for the Intro to Sashiko Workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Highsmith Union\, Mountain Suite 229. Led by Asheville-based nonprofit Local Cloth\, this beginner-friendly class introduces participants to Sashiko\, a traditional Japanese stitching technique rooted in repair\, reinforcement\, and decorative design. \nDuring the workshop\, students will learn the fundamentals of Sashiko while practicing six different stitching patterns. Participants will begin creating a sampler piece that can be completed using the skills gained in class\, offering both a creative outlet and a practical approach to extending the life of textiles. \nStudents are asked to bring a pair of embroidery snips or small scissors. \nClick here to register. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-local-cloth-intro-to-shashiko-workshop/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, Mountain Suite 229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T181323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T181324Z UID:10000026-1774524600-1774531800@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Career & Internship Fair DESCRIPTION:Meet with recruiters and explore professional pathways at the Career & Internship Fair from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM in the Blue Ridge Room of Highsmith Student Union. This event brings together employers and organizations from industries including engineering\, criminal justice\, environmental resilience\, advocacy\, local government\, finance and banking\, nonprofit work\, outdoor education\, and art preservation\, as well as representatives from the NC Health Professions Fair. \nStudents of all majors and class years are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions\, make connections\, and learn about opportunities. Whether you’re actively searching or simply exploring your options\, this fair offers valuable insight into potential career paths and the steps you can take to get there. \nClick here to register. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/career-internship-fair/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, Blue Ridge Room END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260313T200215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T125913Z UID:10000022-1774548000-1774555200@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Public Talk: Connection\, Meaning\, and The Future of Work in the AI Century DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us on March 26th\, at 6pm\, in the Blue Ridge Room in Highsmith Student Union for a public talk from our Spring 2026 Highsmith Distinguished Visiting Scholar\, Author Allison Pugh. Dr. Pugh is a Professor of Sociology at Johns Hopkins University and Bestselling author of The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World.  \nHer talk on “Connection\, Meaning\, and the Future of Work in the AI Century” is one that is relevant to all in this rapidly-changing world as we see AI changing the landscape of the job market and workplace. Dr. Pugh explores the meaningful connections people forge as part of their work and how this is impacted by technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \n\n\nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \n\n\nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/public-talk-connection-meaning-and-the-future-of-work-in-the-ai-century/ LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, Blue Ridge Room ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Allison-Pugh-Talk-3.26.26-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260327T143043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143046Z UID:10000045-1774600200-1774818000@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Expedition: Asheville DESCRIPTION:Expedition: Asheville takes place March 27–29\, offering a full weekend of public programs featuring scholars\, artists\, musicians\, and community changemakers. Organized by Carolina Public Humanities at ϲ Chapel Hill\, this multi-day experience invites participants to celebrate\, investigate\, and forge connections within Asheville and the surrounding Appalachian region. \nSeveral programs will be hosted on UNC Asheville’s campus\, including: \nSaturday\, March 28 \n\n8:30 AM — Time to Gather | Light Breakfast and Conversation\n\nLobby of Delany Hall\n\n\n9:00 AM — How Was Asheville Built? | Interview with Dr. Darin Waters\n\nMullen & James Humanities Hall\n\n\n10:30 AM — Lessons After the Storm | Panel Discussion\n\nMullen & James Humanities Hall\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 29 \n\n9:00 AM — Coffee Talk | Light Breakfast and Reflection\n\nManheimer Room\, Reuter Center\n\n\n10:30 AM — Sharing Our Stories: Oral History 101 | Community Conversation & Workshop\n\nManheimer Room\, Reuter Center\n\n\n\nParticipants can expect thoughtful discussions\, collaborative learning\, and opportunities to connect with others while exploring what makes Asheville unique. \nClick here to learn more and view the full schedule. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/expedition-asheville/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175620Z UID:10000037-1774605600-1774609200@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: UNCA Bikeshop - Basic Maintenance Skills DESCRIPTION:Build confidence in maintaining your bike at the UNCA Bikeshop: Basic Maintenance Skills workshop from 10-11 a.m. in the Bike Shop (Student Recreation Center\, Room 108). This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamental skills needed to keep your bike in good working condition. \nParticipants will learn basic maintenance techniques. Whether you rely on your bike for transportation or recreation\, this workshop offers practical knowledge to help you ride safely and extend the life of your equipment. \nNo prior experience is necessary. Come ready to learn\, ask questions\, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment. \n  \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-unca-bikeshop-basic-maintenance-skills/ LOCATION:Student Recreation Center\, Room 108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175713Z UID:10000038-1774618200-1774625400@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: SEC Turmeric Sun Printing DESCRIPTION:Experiment with one of the earliest forms of photography at the SEC Turmeric Sun Printing workshop from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Castanea Garden (located in the Sam Millar Forest Complex). Hosted by the SEC Gardeners\, this hands-on session invites participants to create botanical prints using turmeric\, plant materials\, and the power of the sun. \nUsing a process known as anthotypes\, participants will arrange leaves\, flowers\, and other objects on light-sensitive\, plant-dyed paper to produce unique\, naturally developed images. This sustainable art form blends creativity with science. \nAll materials will be provided\, but participants are welcome to bring small\, flat botanicals or objects to incorporate into their designs. Whether you’re interested in art\, photography\, sustainability\, or simply spending time outdoors\, this workshop offers a fun and creative experience in a beautiful garden setting. \nClick here to register. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-sec-turmeric-sun-printing/ LOCATION:Castanea Garden (located in the Sam Millar Forest Complex) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T164306 CREATED:20260325T175758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T175849Z UID:10000039-1774623600-1774630800@go.unca.edu SUMMARY:Greenfest: Butterfly Bike Tour DESCRIPTION:Take part in the Butterfly Bike Tour from 3-5 p.m.\, beginning at Reed Plaza. This guided ride will lead participants to three stops along the Asheville Butterfly Trail\, offering a unique opportunity to learn about pollinator conservation while exploring the area by bike. \nAlong the route\, participants will discover the importance of butterflies and other pollinators to local ecosystems\, with opportunities to engage\, learn\, and even take photos with butterfly wings at select stops. \nParticipants should bring their own bike or check out a free bicycle from the UNCA Bike Shop ahead of time. This event is perfect for anyone interested in sustainability\, outdoor activity\, and experiencing Asheville in a fun and educational way. \nClick here to register. \n\nAccessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions about access or to request reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event\, such as ASL interpreting\, captioned videos\, Braille or electronic text\, please contact Heather L. Lindkvist\, assistant vice chancellor for institutional integrity and access\, hlindkvi@unca.edu or 828.232.5658. \nAdvance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs. All requests must be made ten business days prior to the event. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. \nVisitor Parking\nAll visitors must adhere to the University’s parking policy. Please visit the UNC Asheville Visitor Parking Permit Registration site to acquire a visitor permit to park on campus. \nEvent Photography and Videography\nPhotography and videography may be captured by University Marketing staff at any public University events. Please review our multimedia statement to learn more. URL:/event/greenfest-butterfly-bike-tour/ LOCATION:Reed Plaza END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR