Ken Wagener, Butler Chaired Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, will deliver UNC Asheville’s 27th S. Dexter Squibb Distinguished Lecture. A renowned polymer chemist, Wagener will explore the complex role of plastics in modern life—from their everyday benefits to their environmental challenges—inviting audience discussion on their future in society.

Free Family-Friendly Halloween event with classic ghosts & monsters inspired by Scooby-Doo! UNCA Carol Belk Theatre.