Recent News
Congratulations to Nola Jackson and Maria Pedro Vicente, the very first UNC Asheville Community Engaged Scholars!
May 2, 2012
Nola Jackson and Maria Pedro Vicente are graduating this May as the university's very first Community Engaged Scholars!
UNC Asheville Provides Free Tax Preparation Help
April 10, 2012
With April 15 approaching, people who make $50,000 or less can get free help preparing their federal and state income returns, thanks to trained UNC Asheville faculty, staff and students volunteering in the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Already this tax season, UNC Asheville volunteers have helped prepare more than 300 federal and state tax returns, and helped taxpayers file for more than $430,000 in refunds.
Stand Against Racism Events at UNC Asheville, April 20th
March 27, 2012
The national observance of Stand Against Racism Day is held on April 27. UNC Asheville moved the date a week early to avoid final exams. Read more about the events happening on campus through the Intercultural Center.
Community Service Scholarship Opportunity from State Farm Insurance; Deadline April 6th
March 27, 2012
This year State Farm Insurance, has generously agreed to once again provide a scholarship for a student attending a Big South institution. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and will be awarded during our Spring Meetings. Award selection will be based primarily on the student’s participation in a leadership role in community service activities and volunteer work. A list of State Farm’s eligibility requirements are provided below.
AmeriCorps PACC-VISTA Food Policy Council Coordinator Position, Deadline for Applications April 9th
March 15, 2012
The AmeriCorps PACC*VISTA Member will work with Gettysburg College and the Adams County Food Policy Council (ACFPC) to increase low-income access to fresh fruits and vegetables, build the capacity of the ACFPC and support college-community activities focused on food security and local food systems.
Study: Asheville area ranks third in US in food hardship
March 1, 2012
ASHEVILLE — A study released last year detailed the area’s widespread problem with people struggling to put food on their tables. The problem has only gotten worse, according to the latest report by the same organization.
FoodCorps Application Deadline March 25th
February 28, 2012
Are you a leader passionate about healthy food, farms and kids? Then we want you to be a FoodCorps Service Member!
Oxfam America CHANGE Initiative. Deadline to Apply: April 2nd.
February 27, 2012
In April, Oxfam America will select 50 incredible undergraduates from the U.S. and around the world to be part of our national leadership program, the CHANGE Initiative
Alternative Spring Breaks: Opportunities at UNC Asheville Growing
February 1, 2012
This Spring Break, a number of UNC Asheville students will be going to various parts of Appalachia and North Carolina to participate in service-learning trips. Mountaintop removal, food security, and Appalaichian poverty are featured issues in three trips.
MLK Day of Service: “A Day On, not a Day Off”
February 1, 2012
MLK Day of Service: “A Day On, not a Day Off”
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