Student Activities

The Biology Department offers several opportunities for majors to become involved in the department. These possibilities include academic, social and service activities. Each offers you the chance to get to know faculty and other majors better, to have some fun, and to enhance your experience at UNCA.  We hope that you will schedule time to get assimilated into the department.

Departmental Seminars

The Biology Department periodically invites a professional scientist or other luminary to speak to biology faculty and students. Topics vary widely, but are of general interest to biologists. As a biology major, you are especially welcome to attend these seminars. Many of the speakers come from institutions wishing to attract graduate students, so you may be able to make some helpful contacts and become informed about regional graduate programs in this informal environment. Check the departmental bulletin board and departmental web page for seminars and other announcements.

Student Presentations

Every year many biology majors present their senior papers at campus, state, regional or national meetings that focus on undergraduate research.  We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.  Financial support is available for travel and accommodations at these meetings through the Office of Undergraduate Research.  Funds are limited and available on a competitive basis.

The Missing Links Biology Club

The UNC Asheville Missing Links Biology Club offers students an opportunity to engage in activities that foster comraderie and friendship, provide community service, and enhance the education of biology majors.
 As with all student organizations, the success of this club is directly dependent upon student involvement.   We encourage you to attend Missing Links meetings and use your creativity to build an organization that provides support for majors and attracts other students who might be thinking of majoring in biology.  Past activities include outdoor outings, teaching gifted kids on Super Saturday, and trips to museums.  We look forward to your participation in this  aspect of life in the Biology Department.