News & Events

Lunch & Learn Series

November 30, 2011

The UNC Asheville Alumni Association will be offering a Lunch & Learn Series on a variety of interesting topics.  Partners for these events include local business owners, the UNC Asheville Career Center, UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, and UNC Asheville Human Resource Department.  Each of these events are offered at a price of $10 each, which includes lunch.  Don't miss these wonderful opportunities for life long learning.  Details for each month's event are listed below.

Visitor parking is available at the Sherrill Center parking deck.

How Did We Get Here, and How is it Different?

Dr. Robert Tatum, Economics Professor, will discuss 'How Did We Get Here, and How is it Different?' a question and answer session on the current economy.

January 25
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Mountain View Suite, Room 417
Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
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2012 Race to the White House

Dr. Bill Sabo, Professor of Political Science, will have a discussion with a questions and answer session on the 2012 Republican Primaries and presidential election.

February 28
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Mountain View Suite, Room 417
Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
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Job Search Boot Camp Part 1

The UNC Asheville Career Center and the Alumni Association will offer a questions and answer panel made up of local professionals and business owners.  Topics include: Marketing yourself as a "Fit" candidate, Tone up your interviewing skills, and Exercise key job search strategies. 

Panelists include:
Meredith Campbell, Consultant, Express Employment Professionals
& Asheville Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
Scott McLean, Staffing Services Manager, The Biltmore Company
Sara Phillips, Employment Specialist, HomeTrust Banking Partnership
Margo Searson, Volunteer Coordinator, Pisgah Legal Services
Katie McGee, Career Counselor, UNC Asheville Career Center

March 8
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Mountain View Suite, Room 417
Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
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Job Search Boot Camp Part 2

The UNC Asheville Career Center, UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, and Alumni Association will host a panel discussion by Dr. Greg McCann, founder and consultant of McCann & Associates.  Topic of this discussion is 'So Why Haven't I Been Hired?'

April 19
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Mountain Suites
Highsmith University Union, UNC Asheville
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Live Healthy Cooking Demonstration

Chartwell's Executive Chef will present a Live Healthy Cooking Demonstration featuring fresh local ingredients.  Additionally, commentary with question and answer session with Chartwell's Dietician Janet Zusi.

May 15
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Mountain View Suite, Room 417
Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
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