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App State shares latest advancements toward climate neutrality
App State shares latest advancements toward climate neutrality

A year after the adoption of App State’s latest climate action plan, AppCap 1.0, multiple carbon mitigation strategies are underway

May 5, 2022

A year after releasing its latest climate action plan, App State is continuing to make progress toward its climate neutrality goals. Among the most notable achievements — a 16 percentage point increase in the university’s renewable energy purchases.

  • Veteran Mike Waters lays Memorial Day wreath at App State memorial
    Veteran Mike Waters lays Memorial Day wreath at App State memorial
    May 27, 2022

    Air Force veteran, App State staff member and Boone native Mike Waters continued the university's longstanding practice of placing a commemorative wreath at the campus Veterans Memorial, which honors members of the App State community who died while in military service.

  • Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
    Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
    May 24, 2022

    Dr. Dan Layzell has been named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State, effective Aug. 15. Formerly known as the vice chancellor of business affairs, this position oversees finance and administration, campus services, facilities management and human resources.

  • App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
    App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million

    The organization’s latest donations mark 60-plus years of university and community support

    May 19, 2022

    To date, App State has received more than $2 million in support from Scottish Rite organizations, which has benefited clinics, scholarships and programs related to communication disorders and reading education.

  • Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
    Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
    May 17, 2022

    Jamie Parson has been named chief diversity officer at Appalachian State University, effective immediately. Parson is the second cabinet-level chief diversity officer to hold the position at App State.

  • Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
    Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
    May 9, 2022

    Appalachian State University conferred degrees to 3,946 graduates, including 3,296 undergraduate and 650 graduate students, at its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 6–7 at the Holmes Convocation Center.

  • App State to offer online veterinary technology degree beginning in August
    App State to offer online veterinary technology degree beginning in August

    Dr. Virginia Corrigan appointed as director of new 4-year program

    Jan. 21, 2022

    App State’s new Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology will prepare students for meaningful employment in the growing veterinary medical profession and lead to career advancement opportunities for those already working in the field.

App State breaks ground on 1st phase of Innovation District
App State breaks ground on 1st phase of Innovation District

Phase 1 development includes the Conservatory for Biodiversity and Education, as well as faculty/staff housing

March 25, 2022

On March 25, App State ceremoniously broke ground on a long-held goal and a valuable piece of its future — the Innovation District project. Phase one of development includes the Conservatory for Biodiversity and Education, as well as housing for App State faculty and staff.

Events

  • June First Friday at the Turchin!
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    June First Friday at the Turchin!

    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

    Friday, June 3, 2022
    5 - 8 p.m.

    Join us on the first Friday of every month as the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (TCVA) is open late as part of the Downtown Boone Art Crawl. Residents, visitors and the Appalachian State University community are invited to TCVA to experience the exhibitions featured in its six galleries.

  • On-campus Mobile Mammography
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    On-campus Mobile Mammography

    Health Promotions for Faculty and Staff (HPFS)

    Monday, June 6, 2022
    10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

    HPFS is so honored to announce we will be hosting monthly on-campus mammogram screenings for our App State faulty, staff, retirees and their spouses. With so many people behind on their preventative screenings, Novant Health Breast Center of Winston-Salem has offered to come to campus to provide more screening appointments monthly.

  • Appalachian Energy Summit 2022
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    Appalachian Energy Summit 2022
    June 8 - 10, 2022

    The Appalachian Energy Summit, started in 2012, is designed primarily for faculty, staff and students at institutions of higher learning, as well as local and state government staff and employees of non-profit organizations focused on energy and sustainability, and has a history of bringing together world leaders in the energy and sustainability sectors.

  • Juneteenth at App State
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    Juneteenth at App State
    Wednesday, June 15, 2022
    9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    App State’s 2022 Juneteenth events will include a “lunch and learn” with Rodney Dawson, education curator at the Greensboro History Museum, a Unity Vigil honoring the victims and survivors of recent mass shooting events, educational workshops, games, food and more.

  • Professional Development Opportunity: Teaching Climate Change Through Picturebooks
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    Professional Development Opportunity: Teaching Climate Change Through Picturebooks

    Mathematics and Science Education Center

    June 28 - 30, 2022
    8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Join the Mathematics and Science Education Center this summer as they explore how to teach about climate change using picture books and exploratory learning. Partnering with faculty across campus to explore key issues such as flooding, bee habitats, and preserving plants, teachers will explore how to teach their fourth through sixth graders about the complexities of climate change and how it impacts their lives and communities.

  • An Appalachian Summer Festival
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    An Appalachian Summer Festival
    July 1 - 30, 2022

    Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts & Cultural Programs, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every July in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming.

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News headlines

  • Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
    Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
  • Veteran Mike Waters lays Memorial Day wreath at App State memorial
    Veteran Mike Waters lays Memorial Day wreath at App State memorial
  • Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
    Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 1
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 1
  • App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
    App State’s donations from Scottish Rite exceed $2 million
  • Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
    Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
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In the media

  • N.C.'s 7th lab school opens in Elkin this fall
    N.C.'s 7th lab school opens in Elkin this fall
    Spectrum News
  • Mt. Everest’s Highest Glacier Feels the Impacts of Human-Induced Climate Change
    Mt. Everest’s Highest Glacier Feels the Impacts of Human-Induced Climate Change
    National Geographic
  • Announcing the Campus Safety 2022 Higher Education Director of the Year Finalists
    Announcing the Campus Safety 2022 Higher Education Director of the Year Finalists
    Campus Safety Magazine
  • New group looks to redefine rural higher education policy [faculty featured]
    New group looks to redefine rural higher education policy [faculty featured]
    Politico
  • Cubans who joined July protests now face stiff sentences [faculty interviewed]
    Cubans who joined July protests now face stiff sentences [faculty interviewed]
    The Washington Post
  • Disabled students find unique opportunities at ASU
    Disabled students find unique opportunities at ASU
    Carolina Journal
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Features

  • Technical writing is like ‘working out a puzzle’ for App State senior
    Technical writing is like ‘working out a puzzle’ for App State senior
  • Cut from a different cloth: App State alumnus Mitch Purgason ’15 stitches his way to fashion’s forefront
    Cut from a different cloth: App State alumnus Mitch Purgason ’15 stitches his way to fashion’s forefront
  • App State answers 5 common questions about financial aid
    App State answers 5 common questions about financial aid
  • Money management do’s and don’ts
    Money management do’s and don’ts
  • App State students share 7 tips for success — inside and outside the classroom
    App State students share 7 tips for success — inside and outside the classroom
  • From a new Mountaineer campus to a solar-powered championship: Reflections on an App State year of continued innovation
    From a new Mountaineer campus to a solar-powered championship: Reflections on an App State year of continued innovation
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Grants

  • High Country migrant and refugee populations share ‘Stories of Migration’ — a grant-funded App State project
    High Country migrant and refugee populations share ‘Stories of Migration’ — a grant-funded App State project
  • How does extreme weather impact mental health? App State research team awarded grant to find answers
    How does extreme weather impact mental health? App State research team awarded grant to find answers
  • App State research team ventures into Linville Gorge Wilderness to discover archaeological sites
    App State research team ventures into Linville Gorge Wilderness to discover archaeological sites
  • App State to host academy aimed at preparing Appalachian region’s future entrepreneurs
    App State to host academy aimed at preparing Appalachian region’s future entrepreneurs
  • App State research team examines ancient evidence in mass extinctions
    App State research team examines ancient evidence in mass extinctions
  • App State team researches treatments for aggressive breast cancer
    App State team researches treatments for aggressive breast cancer
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Awards and honors

  • Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
    Sean Gaillard named principal of App State’s Academy at Middle Fork lab school
  • Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
    Dan Layzell named vice chancellor of finance and operations at App State
  • Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
    Jamie Parson named chief diversity officer at App State
  • 4 App State alumni awarded 2022–23 Fulbrights to teach or research abroad
    4 App State alumni awarded 2022–23 Fulbrights to teach or research abroad
  • Dr. Vicky Klima honored with regional award for distinguished teaching in mathematics
    Dr. Vicky Klima honored with regional award for distinguished teaching in mathematics
  • A black and gold celebration: App State’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies
    A black and gold celebration: App State’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies
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Webcams

  • Views of Kidd Brewer Stadium - North End Zone Facility
    Views of Kidd Brewer Stadium - North End Zone Facility
  • Views of Sanford Mall
    Views of Sanford Mall
  • Views of Rivers Street
    Views of Rivers Street
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App State’s RN to BSN program receives scholarship support for students in Western NC
App State’s RN to BSN program receives scholarship support for students in Western NC
April 14, 2022

Students in 18 Western North Carolina counties and the Qualla Boundary will have new opportunities to receive scholarship support for App State’s online RN to BSN program thanks to a recent $150,000 donation from Dogwood Health Trust.

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