Humanities at UNC Asheville

If you're familiar with the core curriculum (integrative liberal studies) which students must follow here at UNC Asheville, then you have doubtless heard of our interdisciplinary Humanities program.    I am currently taking the senior capstone course that will bring my time with Humanities to a close, so I thought it would be a great topic to introduce on the blog.  Essentially, over one's period of study at UNC...

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Homecoming 2012

As of 12:30 this afternoon, the celebrations for this year's homecoming events have officially begun. Today, students were able to enjoy a 500 pound ice cream sundae courtesy of local ice cream parlor The Hop, whose owners also happen to be UNCA alumni.  I can't think of a snazzier way to get Homecoming 2012 off the ground, can...

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Food Trucks: El Kimchi

Last week, while I was driving home from work, I noticed a food truck parked at a local restaurant that caught my eye for a number of reasons.  First, I hadn't seen many food trucks in Asheville before, and second, this truck is called "El Kimchi," which, if you've been keeping up with this blog, interested me because I'm a big fan of...

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Be Mine ♥

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!  Although the local meteorologists called for snow (70% chance!) this morning, it is shaping up to be quite a beautiful day, not even a cloud overhead.  How will you celebrate the holiday today?  Will you take advantage of the lovely weather for a romantic stroll outside?  Whatever...

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Books & Breadboard

This morning, I met my parents, sister, and grandfather for a delightful brunch in Biltomore Village, a part of Asheville I don't think I've touched upon yet.  Biltmore Village is an area close to Asheville High School, the hospital, and the River Arts District, which I visited last semester.  Located in Biltmore Village is the...

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