Some 38 UNC Asheville graduating seniors will be honored at a reception at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in UNC Asheville’s Curry Courtyard, near Phillips Hall. UNC Asheville Chancellor Anne Ponder will address the graduates. The UNC Asheville National Alumni Council will welcome the new alumni. Refreshments will follow the short program. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the lower level of the Highsmith University Union.

The summer graduates’ 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.