Conference Services
Conferences & Camps at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
As one of the nation’s top public liberal arts and sciences universities, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and located in one of the most vibrant cities in the Southeast, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is in a unique position to offer and host leading, distinctive and innovative learning experiences through a wide variety of conferences and camps to local, regional, national and global audiences. We work with both affiliated and non-affiliated groups to plan and host a wide variety of professional conferences and youth camps on our sustainable urban campus. Let us help you plan yours!
We offer state-of-the-art classrooms, multi-purpose spaces, lecture halls, performance venues, residence halls, dining, outdoor venues, and recreation options all within easy proximity for most visitors. Our campus is a perfect setting for small and medium-sized groups of 500 to 1,000 participants.
Submit an Inquiry
Our one-stop office can help you plan all aspects of your event, including selecting the best options for:
- Meeting facilities and event support
- On-campus housing in the summer
- Dining and catering
- Sports and recreation
- Parking and transportation
Start by submitting your inquiry using the form link below. Someone from our office will reach out to you within 5 business days to start the conversation!
Dining & Catering Services
Dining & Catering Services
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½â€™s Dining Services (provided by Chartwell’s) operates Brown Dining Hall, which offers buffet-style dining for all palates, and always features vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We will help you select the right meal plans for your group.
We also offer full-service catering for any type of event in almost any part of campus. .
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is known for its sustainable practices campus wide. We are the first in North Carolina to be designated a  and we have earned 3 stars from the . Much of our food is locally and regionally sourced, and we recycle and compost about 81% of our waste. And wherever single-use containers are used, they are always compostable.Â
Conference Services Staff
Blair Jenkins
Director of Conferences and Camps
Office: 117 Highsmith Union
Phone: (828) 251-6457
Email: bjenkins@unca.edu
Paula Pound
Associate Director of Conferences & Camps
Office: 117 Highsmith Union
Phone: (828) 251-6991
Email: ppound@unca.edu