
Student Philanthropy Week: Paws to Say Thank You
A lively campus fair on the Quad with department and program tables, cornhole, a high striker, and a hula hoop contest. Complimentary snow cones and Give UNCA spirit create an easygoing way to connect and support campus funds.
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An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.
An anniversary fundraiser celebrating the 8th year of SkillSet programming, focused on raising money for scholarships. Community supporters gather at UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio to back accessible learning opportunities.

Midday campus festival celebrating multilingual expression and global engagement with songs, dance, poetry readings, and dramatic monologues. Wander poster displays and culture tables with international food and beverage samples in an outdoor quad setting.

Midday campus festival celebrating multilingual expression and global engagement with songs, dance, poetry readings, and dramatic monologues. Wander poster displays and culture tables with international food and beverage samples in an outdoor quad setting.
Midday campus festival celebrating multilingual expression and global engagement with songs, dance, poetry readings, and dramatic monologues. Wander poster displays and culture tables with international food and beverage samples in an outdoor quad setting.

High tea themed drop in on a campus plaza with hot tea and light snacks while students learn what philanthropy is and how to get involved. Casual midday tabling style conversation with accessibility accommodations available on request.

High tea themed drop in on a campus plaza with hot tea and light snacks while students learn what philanthropy is and how to get involved. Casual midday tabling style conversation with accessibility accommodations available on request.
High tea themed drop in on a campus plaza with hot tea and light snacks while students learn what philanthropy is and how to get involved. Casual midday tabling style conversation with accessibility accommodations available on request.

Tail wagging fundraiser weekend at a South Slope BBQ spot with local vendors and community partners supporting Asheville Humane Society and animals needing homes. Expect drink specials like a whipped cream vodka “Pup Cup” shot, plus food, hangs, and pet lover energy.

Tail wagging fundraiser weekend at a South Slope BBQ spot with local vendors and community partners supporting Asheville Humane Society and animals needing homes. Expect drink specials like a whipped cream vodka “Pup Cup” shot, plus food, hangs, and pet lover energy.
Tail wagging fundraiser weekend at a South Slope BBQ spot with local vendors and community partners supporting Asheville Humane Society and animals needing homes. Expect drink specials like a whipped cream vodka “Pup Cup” shot, plus food, hangs, and pet lover energy.

Midday outdoor concert break with a rotating lineup of UNC Asheville student ensembles in Reed Plaza. Bring your lunch, grab free popcorn, and unwind in a casual campus courtyard setting with accessibility accommodations available.

Midday outdoor concert break with a rotating lineup of UNC Asheville student ensembles in Reed Plaza. Bring your lunch, grab free popcorn, and unwind in a casual campus courtyard setting with accessibility accommodations available.
Midday outdoor concert break with a rotating lineup of UNC Asheville student ensembles in Reed Plaza. Bring your lunch, grab free popcorn, and unwind in a casual campus courtyard setting with accessibility accommodations available.

Browse student-made functional and decorative pottery, prints, and one of a kind art objects in a campus gallery sale. Open to the public, it’s a low key shopping event that supports UNC Asheville student artists.

Browse student-made functional and decorative pottery, prints, and one of a kind art objects in a campus gallery sale. Open to the public, it’s a low key shopping event that supports UNC Asheville student artists.
Browse student-made functional and decorative pottery, prints, and one of a kind art objects in a campus gallery sale. Open to the public, it’s a low key shopping event that supports UNC Asheville student artists.

A class-free campus day dedicated to quiet study, wrapping up final projects, and gearing up for final exams. Accessibility accommodations (ASL, captions, Braille, electronic text) are available by request through UNC Asheville.

A class-free campus day dedicated to quiet study, wrapping up final projects, and gearing up for final exams. Accessibility accommodations (ASL, captions, Braille, electronic text) are available by request through UNC Asheville.
A class-free campus day dedicated to quiet study, wrapping up final projects, and gearing up for final exams. Accessibility accommodations (ASL, captions, Braille, electronic text) are available by request through UNC Asheville.
Hands-on Earth Day activities led by Mountain Trail Outdoor School instructors, including guided nature walks and meet and greets with Newfie therapy dogs for a family friendly outdoor celebration at dusk.
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Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

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Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.
Tree-focused Arbor Day celebration highlighting how planting trees supports clean air and water, cooling shade, and wildlife habitat. Daytime gathering on arboretum grounds oriented around hands-on nature appreciation and community learning.

Final exams run April 30–May 6 as part of the UNC Asheville academic schedule. Universal access and accommodation requests (ASL, captions, Braille or electronic text) are available through the university accessibility office.

Final exams run April 30–May 6 as part of the UNC Asheville academic schedule. Universal access and accommodation requests (ASL, captions, Braille or electronic text) are available through the university accessibility office.
Final exams run April 30–May 6 as part of the UNC Asheville academic schedule. Universal access and accommodation requests (ASL, captions, Braille or electronic text) are available through the university accessibility office.

Hands-on, instructor-led workshop where families create pet themed home decor like painted wood signs and stenciled designs. A relaxed studio setting makes it easy for beginners to craft a take home project together.

Hands-on, instructor-led workshop where families create pet themed home decor like painted wood signs and stenciled designs. A relaxed studio setting makes it easy for beginners to craft a take home project together.
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Hands-on cleanup of a historic cemetery, clearing Helene storm wood, deadfall, and leaf litter with shared tools and work gloves. Break for community chili (meat and vegan), with optional potluck-style dessert contributions.

Hands-on cleanup of a historic cemetery, clearing Helene storm wood, deadfall, and leaf litter with shared tools and work gloves. Break for community chili (meat and vegan), with optional potluck-style dessert contributions.
Hands-on cleanup of a historic cemetery, clearing Helene storm wood, deadfall, and leaf litter with shared tools and work gloves. Break for community chili (meat and vegan), with optional potluck-style dessert contributions.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.
Outdoor farm celebration marking a decade of hands-on sustainable agriculture education at Asheville Farmstead School, with farm tours, demonstrations, community storytelling, and family-friendly activities on the Morgan Cove property.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.
Downtown fills with roaming street performers and pop up sets, blending music, juggling, and interactive acts in a festival atmosphere. A walkable, all ages celebration of Asheville busking culture and community energy.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.

A springtime celebration that fills the historic Grove Arcade with blooming floral displays and photo-worthy corners. Wander through the downtown arcade for a relaxed, self-paced stroll amid seasonal color and local atmosphere.

A springtime celebration that fills the historic Grove Arcade with blooming floral displays and photo-worthy corners. Wander through the downtown arcade for a relaxed, self-paced stroll amid seasonal color and local atmosphere.
A springtime celebration that fills the historic Grove Arcade with blooming floral displays and photo-worthy corners. Wander through the downtown arcade for a relaxed, self-paced stroll amid seasonal color and local atmosphere.

Hands-on emergency readiness fair with free water filter kits, take-home meals, and practical resources you can use right away. Drop in for raffles like solar power banks and panels, emergency radios, and first-aid kits while supplies last.

Hands-on emergency readiness fair with free water filter kits, take-home meals, and practical resources you can use right away. Drop in for raffles like solar power banks and panels, emergency radios, and first-aid kits while supplies last.
Hands-on emergency readiness fair with free water filter kits, take-home meals, and practical resources you can use right away. Drop in for raffles like solar power banks and panels, emergency radios, and first-aid kits while supplies last.

A springtime celebration across botanical gardens with seasonal blooms and hands-on nature activities. Ideal for families and locals looking for a daytime outdoor outing in a scenic arboretum setting.

A springtime celebration across botanical gardens with seasonal blooms and hands-on nature activities. Ideal for families and locals looking for a daytime outdoor outing in a scenic arboretum setting.
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Spring semester wraps with the final day of classes at UNC Asheville, marking a campus-wide academic milestone. Accessibility support is available, including ASL interpreting, captioned media, and Braille or electronic text accommodations.

Spring semester wraps with the final day of classes at UNC Asheville, marking a campus-wide academic milestone. Accessibility support is available, including ASL interpreting, captioned media, and Braille or electronic text accommodations.
Spring semester wraps with the final day of classes at UNC Asheville, marking a campus-wide academic milestone. Accessibility support is available, including ASL interpreting, captioned media, and Braille or electronic text accommodations.