
Reading Day
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.
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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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

A community listening session celebrating local journalism, with NC Local and partner newsrooms gathering public feedback and ideas. Expect civic conversation, newsroom meet and greets, and discussion on strengthening Asheville area reporting.

A community listening session celebrating local journalism, with NC Local and partner newsrooms gathering public feedback and ideas. Expect civic conversation, newsroom meet and greets, and discussion on strengthening Asheville area reporting.
A community listening session celebrating local journalism, with NC Local and partner newsrooms gathering public feedback and ideas. Expect civic conversation, newsroom meet and greets, and discussion on strengthening Asheville area reporting.

Silent 60 minute writing sprints signaled by a timer in a cozy cafe atmosphere, with quick introductions and focused coworking for novels, poems, song lyrics, resumes, and other writing projects.

Silent 60 minute writing sprints signaled by a timer in a cozy cafe atmosphere, with quick introductions and focused coworking for novels, poems, song lyrics, resumes, and other writing projects.
Silent 60 minute writing sprints signaled by a timer in a cozy cafe atmosphere, with quick introductions and focused coworking for novels, poems, song lyrics, resumes, and other writing projects.

A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.

A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.
A campuswide symposium of undergraduate research talks, poster sessions, and creative projects with discussion time built in. With no day classes, attendees can browse presentations, meet student researchers, and connect with faculty mentors and peers.

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.

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.
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.

Casual introvert friendly hangout with a short round of chatter, then quiet shared reading time with your own fantasy or sci fi book. Swap rants and raves afterward in a cozy indoor room or on the patio, weather permitting.

Casual introvert friendly hangout with a short round of chatter, then quiet shared reading time with your own fantasy or sci fi book. Swap rants and raves afterward in a cozy indoor room or on the patio, weather permitting.
Casual introvert friendly hangout with a short round of chatter, then quiet shared reading time with your own fantasy or sci fi book. Swap rants and raves afterward in a cozy indoor room or on the patio, weather permitting.

Quiet, timer driven coworking sessions that alternate brief introductions with focused writing sprints; bring a drink and your writing tools to work alongside local writers of all experience levels and build accountability.

Quiet, timer driven coworking sessions that alternate brief introductions with focused writing sprints; bring a drink and your writing tools to work alongside local writers of all experience levels and build accountability.
Quiet, timer driven coworking sessions that alternate brief introductions with focused writing sprints; bring a drink and your writing tools to work alongside local writers of all experience levels and build accountability.

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.

Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with optional walking meditation for embodied mindfulness. Includes sharing and Q and A, with drop-in, donation-based access at a yoga studio setting.

Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with optional walking meditation for embodied mindfulness. Includes sharing and Q and A, with drop-in, donation-based access at a yoga studio setting.
Silent sits and continuous mantra practice guided by a long-time teacher, with optional walking meditation for embodied mindfulness. Includes sharing and Q and A, with drop-in, donation-based access at a yoga studio setting.

A playful pride-style celebration of nerd culture on a college campus with space to geek out, meet fellow fans, and enjoy festival energy. Expect community-centric activities and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

A playful pride-style celebration of nerd culture on a college campus with space to geek out, meet fellow fans, and enjoy festival energy. Expect community-centric activities and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
A playful pride-style celebration of nerd culture on a college campus with space to geek out, meet fellow fans, and enjoy festival energy. Expect community-centric activities and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

Focused, low-pressure group writing sessions in a neighborhood coffee shop where writers bring their own projects, sip coffee, and write quietly together with brief social periods before and after.

Focused, low-pressure group writing sessions in a neighborhood coffee shop where writers bring their own projects, sip coffee, and write quietly together with brief social periods before and after.
Focused, low-pressure group writing sessions in a neighborhood coffee shop where writers bring their own projects, sip coffee, and write quietly together with brief social periods before and after.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.
Weeklong creative retreat on a college campus with hands on workshops, jam sessions, and peer learning across multiple instruments and arts disciplines. Built around communal meals, late night picking circles, and skill building in a camp like setting.

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.

Interactive SoulCollage® reading circle using personal decks as a tool for inner wisdom and intuitive self inquiry. Bring your journal and cards to practice multiple self reading methods in a supportive small group setting.

Interactive SoulCollage® reading circle using personal decks as a tool for inner wisdom and intuitive self inquiry. Bring your journal and cards to practice multiple self reading methods in a supportive small group setting.
Interactive SoulCollage® reading circle using personal decks as a tool for inner wisdom and intuitive self inquiry. Bring your journal and cards to practice multiple self reading methods in a supportive small group setting.

Unhurried, guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using mindful observation to deepen connection with artwork. A calming museum meet-up focused on relaxation, reflection, and shared conversation.

Unhurried, guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using mindful observation to deepen connection with artwork. A calming museum meet-up focused on relaxation, reflection, and shared conversation.
Unhurried, guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using mindful observation to deepen connection with artwork. A calming museum meet-up focused on relaxation, reflection, and shared conversation.

Unhurried gallery viewing encourages close looking and small-group reflection in a calm museum setting. Spend the afternoon pausing with artworks and sharing observations as part of the worldwide Slow Art Day movement.

Unhurried gallery viewing encourages close looking and small-group reflection in a calm museum setting. Spend the afternoon pausing with artworks and sharing observations as part of the worldwide Slow Art Day movement.
Unhurried gallery viewing encourages close looking and small-group reflection in a calm museum setting. Spend the afternoon pausing with artworks and sharing observations as part of the worldwide Slow Art Day movement.

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.