Coming Up at Mars Hill University - February 10-23, 2025
Mars Hill, NC (02/10/2025) — A listing of MHU events which are open to the general public.
Unless otherwise indicated, event admission is free.
For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu.
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Tuesday, February 11
True North
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly chapel service for the MHU community. Speaker: Rev. Tambi Brown Swiney. In Nashville, she served as chaplain for The Next Door, an addiction treatment and recovery center for women. Now she has moved to Asheville, and is serving in a variety of roles, including as a speaker, writer, and spiritual companion. She'll be speaking on faith as a source of courage.
Faculty Recital
7:30 p.m., Broyhill Chapel
Faculty Recital: Misty Rondeau, woodwinds and Matt Blanks, voice, Richard Riccardi, piano.
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Wednesday, February 12
Pete Candler Exhibit Opens
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Weizenblatt Gallery (Moore Fine Arts Building)
Weizenblatt Gallery will showcase Asheville photographer Pete Candler's work in the "A Realism of Absences" exhibition. Mr Candler works in black and white film photography as well as words on a page, documenting his travels in the American South over the past 25 years. He looks for the cracks in the accepted versions of American history. Within the cracks, he finds a richer and fuller version of this country's story. The exhibition will run from Wednesday, February 12, through Thursday, March 9. Hours are 10-4 Monday through Friday, closed weekends. Admission is always free.
Blood Drive
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Parking lot next to Bentley Fellowship Hall
Blood drive through the Blood Connection bloodmobile.
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Thursday, February 13
Square Dance
7-9:30 p.m., The Loft (McConnell Hall)
Join us for a square dance in MHU's Loft with live old-time music! Absolutely no experience is necessary-first-timers are welcome and encouraged. The caller will tell you what to do! This dance is free and open to all-both on campus and community. A great way to unwind and be a part of an Appalachian tradition. Brought to you by the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies with support from the Madison County Tourism Development Authority.
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Saturday, February 15
Accepted Student Visit Day
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ferguson Math & Science Center
Students who have been accepted to attend MHU in the fall will meet other accepted students, current students, admissions staff, and faculty and staff representatives from various academic departments and programs. They will have the opportunity for an interactive classroom experience to see what it's like to learn, collaborate, and connect with our outstanding professors.
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Tuesday, February 18
True North
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Weekly chapel service for the MHU community. Speaker: Jennifer Pharr Davis.
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Saturday, February 22
Polar Plunge Supporting Madison County Special Olympics
2 p.m., Ammons Field House
Fundraiser for Madison County Special Olympics. Raffle prizes, chili cook-off, costume contest. Costs to participate: individual plunge participant: $20; individual plunge participant plus t-shirt: $50; chili chef: $20. Funds raised will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to Special Olympics athletes in our community.
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Ongoing
A Realism of Absences: Pete Candler exhibit
Weizenblatt Gallery
Runs through March 9
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Upcoming
Unveiling Our Treasures
2024 Hart-Melvin Archival Research Fellows will present their findings
February 28
Ash Wednesday Service
March 5
Smoky Mountain Brass Band & MHU Wind Symphony Concert
March 6
Percussion Ensembles Showcase Concert
March 11
Day4MHU
March 26
Zoe & Cloyd Concert
April 11
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Spring Concert: Romeo & Juliet
April 25-27
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Mountain Lions Athletics Home Events
Ticket prices, policies, and other information: https://marshilllions.com/athletics/tickets
Wednesday, February 12
Women's basketball vs. UVa.-Wise, 5:30 p.m.
Women's lacrosse vs. Southern Wesleyan, 6 p.m.
Men's basketball vs. UVa.-Wise, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, February 14
Softball vs. Felician, 1 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Softball vs. Ursuline, 3 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Saturday, February 15
Softball vs. Ursuline, 12 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Softball vs. Felician, 2 p.m. (Mountain Lion Classic tournament)
Sunday, February 16
Women's lacrosse vs. Montevallo, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19
Softball vs. Belmont Abbey (double-header), 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Women's basketball vs. Tusculum, 5:30 p.m.
Men's basketball vs. Tusculum, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 20
Acrobatics & tumbling vs. Newberry, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 21
Softball vs. Lees-McRae (double-header), 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 22
Men's lacrosse vs. Malone, 12 p.m.
Women's basketball vs. Catawba, 2 p.m.
Men's basketball vs. Catawba, 4 p.m.