Alumni Events

Pre-Homecoming Events

Thursday, Feb 23.

Men's Basketball Game

Come out and support our Bulldogs as they take on the Running Bulldogs of Gardner Webb.  The Homecoming Court will be announced during the half-time show.
7 p.m.
Kimmel Arena, Sherrill Center

Homecoming Events

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012

Homecoming Parade

If interested in participating, complete the online registration, or download the registration form.
4 p.m.
University Heights

Alumni Art Show Reception

The Art Department presents the 2012 Alumni Invitational Exhibition in the Highsmith Union Gallery. Featured alumni artists include: Laura Aultman [2003 Ceramics], Paul Jeanes [2002 Painting], Tom Schram [2009 Sculpture], and Cindy Walton [2005 Painting].
5-7 p.m.
Highsmith University Union Gallery

Alumni Welcome Social

Kick off Homecoming 2012 with great drinks and atmosphere at one of Asheville's premier bars, Avenue M.
7-10 p.m.
Avenue M - 791 Merrimon Ave.

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

Pre-Game Tailgating Party

Kick off the Saturday sporting event with tailgating in Karpen Parking Lot across from the Justice Center. Pull in and BYOB to enjoy music, games, food, and the company of former and current students. All guests must wear bands and follow tailgating rules of the university.  See the safety tips provided by Campus Safety and located on this website.
Tailgating Policy
11 a.m.
Karpen Hall Parking Lot

The Bulldogs will battle against the Eagles of Winthrop at 2 p.m.  The Homecoming King and Queen and parade winners will be announced during half-time.
Visit the Athletics Website to purchase tickets.
Kimmel Arena
Sherrill Center

Alumni Half-time Reception

Enjoy free food and drinks with fellow alums during the Homecoming basketball game at the Alumni Half-time Reception.  This event is sponsored by Liberty Mutual.
Sherrill Center, Room 417
Off the Kimmel Arena Concourse

Alumni Cocktail Party

Join fellow alums after the game and before the dance for drinks downtown at Olive or Twist.
8-10 p.m.
Olive or Twist - 81 Broadway St.

Homecoming Dance

Homecoming 2012 ends with a raging Dance Party at Crowne Plaza for UNC Asheville Students and Alumni and their guests. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as no tickets will be sold at the doors of the Dance. Tickets can be picked up at the Highsmith Union Information Desk. Students must show their OneCard and Alumni must show picture identification.  Students and Alumni are allowed one complimentary ticket to bring a guest.  Alumni tickets will be available to Alumni at all of the Alumni Events.

Shuttles are provided and students are strongly encouraged to ride the shuttle to and from Campus to the Crowne Plaza. Students must bring both their OneCard and Government Issued Id to Highsmith Union in order to ride the shuttles.  Students will be given a stamp to indicate that they are eligible to ride the shuttles. Individuals that show up intoxicated will not be permitted to attend the dance. 

The dance will serve beer and wine, only, and is a Cash Bar. Students, alumni, and guests will be asked to produce government identification at the dance upon ordering drinks to verify legal drinking age.  Underage drinking is not permitted and is a violation of the student code of conduct which could result in university sanctions and legal consequences.

10 p.m.
Crown Plaza Hotel Expo Center

Post-Homecoming Events

Sunday, Feb. 26

UNC Asheville Symphony & WInd Ensemble Concert

4 p.m.
Lipinsky Hall