UNC Asheville to Hold Summer Graduation Reception July 29

Some 31 UNC Asheville graduating seniors will be honored at UNC Asheville’s summer graduation reception at 4 p.m. Friday, July 29, in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union Mountain Suites. Bill Spellman, UNC Asheville Associate Vice Chancellor for Humanities, will address the graduates. Kevan Frazier, UNC Asheville Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni, will welcome the new alumni. William P. Massey, UNC Asheville Vice Chancellor for Alumni & Development, will serve as master of ceremonies. Music by pianist David Bates and refreshments will follow the short program.

The graduates are invited to participate in the formal commencement ceremony on the Ramsey Library Terrace on Saturday, May 13, 2006.

The summer graduation reception is open to the public but reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a seat, call UNC Asheville’s Alumni Office at 828/251-6512 or toll-free at 800/774-3381.

Media Contacts:

• UNC Asheville Alumni Office, 828/251-6512
• Jill Yarnall, UNC Asheville Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526