Coming Up at Mars Hill University - October 30-November 12, 2023
Mars Hill, NC (10/30/2023) — Coming Up at Mars Hill University
October 30-November 12, 2023
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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Monday, October 30
The Value and Mystery of Rivercane
6 p.m., Ferguson Health Sciences Center, Room 306
Join biologist and geographer Dr. Adam Griffith, former director of the Rivercane Restoration Program (2008-2014) as he discusses the rich history and current state of rivercane, one of the few types of bamboo native to North America. Dr. Griffith currently works at the EBCI Cooperative Extension and coordinates with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on rivercane restoration initiatives. This talk complements the new exhibition at the campus museum, River Cane Renaissance, on loan from Western Carolina University.
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Tuesday, October 31
Common Ground
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Celebration of All Saints' Day.
Common Ground is the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life's weekly offering for all MHU students, faculty, and staff. Common Ground is recognized as a place where faith/spirituality and reason come together. We believe that faith and reason are compatible with one another, not two separate and distinct parts. We also believe that Common Ground can and should be found among the various faith and non-faith traditions.
Common Ground programs are held at 11 a.m. in Broyhill Chapel each Tuesday classes are in session (unless otherwise noted).
Trunk or Treat
5:30-7:30 p.m., College Street
Student-athletes from various sports teams will host a trunk or treat event for children from the community. The event will happen on College Street near the Upper Quad/Lunsford Commons. Sponsored by the Student Athlete Advisory Council.
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Thursday, November 2
Representing a Region and Its Cuisine: Professor Erica Abrams Locklear Discusses Appalachia on the Table
6 p.m., Ferguson Health Sciences Center, Room 306
In this talk, Professor Abrams Locklear will discuss her new book, Appalachia on the Table: Representing Mountain Food and People. Using literary representations of food in Appalachia as her guide, Abrams Locklear traces the evolution of public perceptions about mountain cuisine from coarse to haute.
Percussion Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m., Moore Auditorium
A variety of percussion ensembles in a performance of percussion music on a variety of instruments.
Pep Rally and Bonfire
8 p.m., location TBA
Celebratory pep rally and bonfire as the MHU football team heads into the last two games of the season, looking to repeat as South Atlantic Conference Mountain Division champions.
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Friday, November 3
Opening Reception for Fool the Eye Exhibit
5-8 p.m., Weizenblatt Gallery (Moore Fine Arts Building)
Mars Hill University's Weizenblatt Gallery is showcasing a series of trompe l'oeil (or "fool the eye", pronounced "tromp loy") paintings by Black Mountain artist Robert Tynes. These artworks walk the line between image and reality, between what you think you see and what's really there. They combine abstraction with hyper-reality in a way that is surprising, surreal, funny, and engaging, all at the same time. There will be a reception for the artist on Friday, December 3, from 5-8 pm, in conjunction with the Mars Hill First Friday. The public is encouraged to attend. The show will run through Thursday, December 7.
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Tuesday, November 7
Common Ground
11 a.m., Broyhill Chapel
Celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
Common Ground is the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life's weekly offering for all MHU students, faculty, and staff. Common Ground is recognized as a place where faith/spirituality and reason come together. We believe that faith and reason are compatible with one another, not two separate and distinct parts. We also believe that Common Ground can and should be found among the various faith and non-faith traditions.
Common Ground programs are held at 11 a.m. in Broyhill Chapel each Tuesday classes are in session (unless otherwise noted).
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Wednesday, November 8
First-Generation College Celebration
Various times and locations
National event commemorating the signing of the Higher Education Act ("HEA") of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. MHU has several events celebrating first-generation students, defined as students who come from families where their biological parents did not complete a four-year college degree.
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Ongoing
River Cane Renaissance
Campus Museum
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10-11 a.m.
Fool the Eye
Weizenblatt GalleryExhibition runs through December 7
Hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Upcoming
Be a Mars Hill Musician Visit Day
Wednesday, November 15
Theatre Arts Be a Major Visit Day
Wednesday, November 15
Arts/Visual Arts Be a Major Visit Day
Wednesday, November 15
Jazz Band Concert
Friday, November 17
Nursing Visit Day
Saturday, November 18
Senior Visit Day
Saturday, December 2
Department of Music Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 2
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Mountain Lions Athletics Home Events
Ticket prices, policies, and other information: https://marshilllions.com/athletics/tickets
Wednesday, November 1
Volleyball vs. Carson-Newman, 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
Football vs. Newberry, 1 p.m.
Volleyball vs. Newberry, 5 p.m.