Advancement Special Events
Advancement
Advancement Special Events
The UNCSA Office of Advancement holds special events throughout the year for donors, alumni and friends — created to support UNCSA students and sustain the the next generation of artist-leaders.
2026-27 Calendar
Mark your calendars for these 2026-27 Advancement special events. Please note, all events are subject to change. An official invitation for each event will be sent via email at least four weeks prior to each event.
Questions? Contact Eric Peck at pecke@uncsa.edu.
Fall Semester
| Joy and Michael Rave Library and Learning Commons Celebration | Thursday, Sep. 24, 5:30–8:30 p.m. UNCSA Library, 2nd Floor and Plaza Members of the Chancellor’s Circle, Parent Leadership Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |
| Community Lunch & Learn: School of Filmmaking | Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. UNCSA Library, 2nd Floor Members of the Associates, Giannini Society, all Dean’s Circles, Encore Circle, Parent Leadership Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |
| Foundation Advocacy Council | Thursday, Oct. 22, 5:30 p.m. Location TBD Current & former Foundation Board members |
| Community Lunch & Learn: School of Drama | Thursday, Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. UNCSA Library, 2nd Floor Members of the Associates, Giannini Society, all Dean’s Circles, Encore Circle, Parent Leadership Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |
| Encore Circle Luncheon | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. UNCSA Library, 2nd Floor Encore Circle members |
| Nutcracker Opening Night | Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6–7:15 p.m. Location TBD Members of the Giannini Society, all Dean’s Circles, Chancellor’s Circle, Encore Circle, Parent Leadership Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |
Spring Semester
| Conservatory Spotlight: School of Filmmaking | Monday, Jan. 11, 6–8 p.m. Location TBD Members of the Filmmaking Dean’s Circle and Giannini Society |
| Conservatory Spotlight: Schools of Dance & Music (Winter Dance) | Friday, Feb. 26, 6–7:30 p.m. Location TBD Members of the Music Dean’s Circle, Dance Dean’s Circle and Giannini Society |
| Chancellor’s Circle Dinner | Thursday, Mar. 4, 6–9 p.m. Location TBD Members of the Chancellor’s Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |
| Foundation Board Social: Past & Present | Thursday, Mar. 18, 6–8 p.m. Chancellor’s Residence Current & former Foundation Board members |
| Conservatory Spotlight: School of Drama (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) | Saturday, Apr. 3, 12–1:45 p.m. Location TBD Members of the Drama Dean’s Circle and Giannini Society |
| Community Lunch & Learn: School of Music | Wednesday, Apr. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. UNCSA Library, 2nd Floor Members of the Associates, Giannini Society, all Dean’s Circles, Encore Circle, Parent Leadership Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |
| UNCSA in New York | Saturday, May 1–Monday, May 3 New York City Members of the Giannini Society, all Dean’s Circles, Chancellor’s Circle, Encore Circle and Parent Leadership Circle |
| Community Lunch & Learn: School of Dance | Wednesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. UNCSA Library, 2nd Floor Members of the Associates, Giannini Society, all Dean’s Circles, Encore Circle, Parent Leadership Circle, Foundation Board and Board of Trustees |