Coming Up at Mars Hill University - November 25, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Mars Hill, NC (11/26/2024) — 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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Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holiday Break
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Tuesday, December 3
True North Chapel Service
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Lessons and Carols: Christmas carols and selected Scripture readings to bring hope and light to a weary world. Weekly service in Broyhill Chapel. Refresh your spirit and reorient your soul to the things that matter most.
Late Night Breakfast
8-10 p.m., Pittman Dining Hall
Faculty and staff members serve breakfast foods for students during this annual tradition on the evening before final exams begin.
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Friday, December 6
MHU Bookstore Moonlight Madness Sale
4-8 p.m., Day Hall
The MHU Bookstore's annual end-of-semester in-store sale.
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Silent Auction and Concert
5-7 p.m., Moore Auditorium
Silent auction begins at 5 p.m.; concert begins at 6 p.m.
First Friday
5-8 p.m., Downtown Mars Hill
Come meet and support local Mars Hill businesses at the monthly First Fridays event. Vendor village, face painting, henna tattoos, bouncy house, arts and crafts for all ages, food trucks, musicians.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:45 p.m., Lunsford Commons/Upper Quad
Annual lighting of the MHU Christmas tree.
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Saturday, December 7
Town of Mars Hill Christmas Parade
6 p.m., Main Street and Cascade Street (NC 213)
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Friday, December 13
Heritage Student Cording Ceremony
11:30 a.m., Sunken Garden (between Marshbanks and Spilman halls)
Recognition of graduates with immediate family members who also attended Mars Hill University. Parents and Mars Hill alumni in the family will present the graduating senior with a heritage cord to wear at commencement.
Winter Commencement
3 p.m., Moore Auditorium
Graduation ceremony for students who complete(d) their degree requirements in August or December 2024.
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December 16-January 3
Most MHU offices closed for the holiday break. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Winter Session classes run December 16-January 7.
Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, January 21.
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Ongoing
"What Light Knows" Exhibition by Anna Helgeson
Weizenblatt Gallery
Runs through December 6
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Upcoming
"Ghosts from Helene" Call for Entries
Exhibition in Weizenblatt Gallery will feature art salvaged from Hurricane Helene. Exhibition will run January 8-February 6, 2025. Entry deadline is December 6, 2024. No entry fee. Contact rachelvierheller1@mhu.edu.
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Mountain Lions Athletics Home Events
Ticket prices, policies, and other information: https://marshilllions.com/athletics/tickets
Tuesday, November 26
Women's Basketball vs. Lincoln Memorial, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Lincoln Memorial, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4
Women's Basketball vs. Newberry, 5:30 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Newberry, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 14
Women's Basketball vs. Emory & Henry, 2 p.m.
Men's Basketball vs. Emory & Henry, 4 p.m.