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Appalachian State University’s improvement and development projects approved by UNC Board of Governors
Appalachian State University’s improvement and development projects approved by UNC Board of Governors
Oct. 12, 2018

During its October meeting, the UNC Board of Governors approved five improvement and development projects at Appalachian, including the Kidd Brewer Stadium north end zone facility, the renovation or replacement of seven residence halls and more.

  • La-Z-Boy Foundation provides funding for student-designed lab at Appalachian
    La-Z-Boy Foundation provides funding for student-designed lab at Appalachian
    Oct. 16, 2018

    The La-Z-Boy Foundation’s $75,000 gift will fund the creation of L.I.D.A. — the student-designed Lab for Innovating in Design. The lab will house laser and vinyl cutters, 3D printers, as well as space for a technician’s office.

  • Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
    Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
    Oct. 16, 2018

    Jevaughney “Jay” Francis, of Raleigh, has been selected as one of four 2019 National Transfer Student Ambassadors for his commitment to helping others transition into the Appalachian Community.

  • Transferring to Appalachian
    Transferring to Appalachian

    For transfer students, Appalachian State University offers a seamless transition and a community dedicated to their success

    Oct. 15, 2018

    For transfer students, Appalachian State University offers a seamless transition and a community dedicated to their success.

  • Appalachian student teams up with staff to deliver bottled water for hurricane relief
    Appalachian student teams up with staff to deliver bottled water for hurricane relief
    Oct. 9, 2018

    A collaboration between Appalachian’s Physical Plant, Mountaineer Athletics and the Marching Mountaineers helped sophomore Cam Hunter deliver bottled water to Wallace and Elizabethtown — areas hit hard by Hurricane Florence.

  • New River Light and Power customers to benefit from new, ‘technologically advanced’ infrastructure
    New River Light and Power customers to benefit from new, ‘technologically advanced’ infrastructure
    Oct. 9, 2018

    The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks and data management systems enabling two-way communication between NRLP and its customers.

  • Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications
    Appalachian named among nation’s top colleges and universities by 4 recognized national publications
    Oct. 5, 2018

    Appalachian was recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing schools for its academics, value, innovation and veteran services, among other aspects.

North Carolina Symphony
North Carolina Symphony

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 / 7 p.m.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Under the direction of Grant Llewellyn, the North Carolina Symphony returns to the Schaefer Center to present a program featuring the Cherokee Chamber Singers, soprano Eliza Bagg and the Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Symphony Orchestra. The program includes works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and William Brittelle.

Events

  • 500 for the 50th Goods Drive
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    500 for the 50th Goods Drive

    Appalachian's Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts and Education honor their 50th anniversaries by giving back to the Appalachian Community

    Oct. 1 - 31, 2018

    In honor of their 50th anniversaries, Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine and Applied Arts and Reich College of Education will collect donated goods for the university’s food pantry and free store.

  • North Carolina Symphony
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    North Carolina Symphony

    The Schaefer Center Presents

    Friday, Oct. 19, 2018
    7 p.m.

    Under the direction of Grant Llewellyn, the North Carolina Symphony returns to the Schaefer Center to present a program featuring the Cherokee Chamber Singers, soprano Eliza Bagg and the Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Symphony Orchestra. The program includes works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and William Brittelle.

  • Stories of Caring, Health, and Community: Fall 2018 Humanities Council Symposium
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    Stories of Caring, Health, and Community: Fall 2018 Humanities Council Symposium
    Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018
    9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Presentations include “Elder Care Journey: A View From the Front Lines,” “Using Influential Relationships and Architecture to Heal a Community,” “Internal Medicine: A Doctor’s Stories,” “Why Story-telling is the Heart of Great Healthcare” and “Stories from the Caring Professions at Appalachian.” Co-sponsored by the Humanities Council, the Beaver College of Health Sciences and the Honors College.

  • ArtTALKS Panel Presentation: Bringing the World to Boone!
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    ArtTALKS Panel Presentation: Bringing the World to Boone!

    Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

    Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018
    6 p.m.

    In conjunction with the international exhibition, Art from Down Under: Australia to New Zealand, Dr. Vincent Alessi, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Creative Arts and English at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia and Julie Humby, Artist, Art Curator and Assistant Librarian at Ara Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand will discuss contemporary practices in their respective countries.

  • The Wolves
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    The Wolves

    Department of Theatre and Dance

    Oct. 25 - Nov. 3, 2018

    AstroTurf, orange slices, acceptance and anxiety. Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer Prize nominated play offers a glimpse into the complex inner lives of nine teenage girls on an elite girls' soccer team. Each has a unique story, but they share a common history. Will their community hold through crisis?

  • 2018 Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest
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    2018 Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest
    Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
    8 a.m.

    The Spooky Duke is a USA Track & Field (USATF) certified 5k and 10k race, and includes a free costume march for children, adults and dogs. Costumes are encouraged for everyone! The event benefits Parent to Parent Family Support Network™-High Country.

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News headlines

  • At Appalachian, Graham Sloboda ’17 learned to wear many hats — and he still does
    At Appalachian, Graham Sloboda ’17 learned to wear many hats — and he still does
  • Appalachian faculty and student research examines how LGBTQ students navigate the campus hookup culture
    Appalachian faculty and student research examines how LGBTQ students navigate the campus hookup culture
  • Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
    Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
  • La-Z-Boy Foundation provides funding for student-designed lab at Appalachian
    La-Z-Boy Foundation provides funding for student-designed lab at Appalachian
  • Appalachian State University’s improvement and development projects approved by UNC Board of Governors
    Appalachian State University’s improvement and development projects approved by UNC Board of Governors
  • Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
    Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
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In the media

  • Letter to the Editor: Fighting ALS at App State with your help
    Letter to the Editor: Fighting ALS at App State with your help
    The Appalachian Online
  • Elk Knob Art Trail Celebrates Nature and Creativity
    Elk Knob Art Trail Celebrates Nature and Creativity
    The Appalachian Voice
  • Whistle while you work
    Whistle while you work
    Winston-Salem Journal
  • Giving Rural Students ‘the Short Box’
    Giving Rural Students ‘the Short Box’
    Inside Higher Ed
  • Appalachian Named Among Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities by Four Recognized National Publications
    Appalachian Named Among Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities by Four Recognized National Publications
    High Country Press
  • UN report on global warming carries life-or-death warning
    UN report on global warming carries life-or-death warning
    Associated Press
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Features

  • The Appalachian Community tackles hunger in the High Country
    The Appalachian Community tackles hunger in the High Country
  • Appalachian–community partnership serves Boone residents in need with Grab and Go Meal Program
    Appalachian–community partnership serves Boone residents in need with Grab and Go Meal Program
  • Hunger gains — 2 out of 3 Appalachian students encounter food insecurity
    Hunger gains — 2 out of 3 Appalachian students encounter food insecurity
  • Appalachian’s Community FEaST 2018 serves dialogue around sustainable food as main course
    Appalachian’s Community FEaST 2018 serves dialogue around sustainable food as main course
  • The Appalachian food pantry — an open door that swings both ways
    The Appalachian food pantry — an open door that swings both ways
  • Transferring to Appalachian
    Transferring to Appalachian
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Grants

  • Appalachian’s Kin-Yan Szeto awarded NYPL Fellowship to research Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
    Appalachian’s Kin-Yan Szeto awarded NYPL Fellowship to research Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan
  • Appalachian Carbon Research Group awarded UNC System funding to develop accounting guidelines for forest carbon offset projects
    Appalachian Carbon Research Group awarded UNC System funding to develop accounting guidelines for forest carbon offset projects
  • UNC System funds Appalachian research on new drug storage and delivery method
    UNC System funds Appalachian research on new drug storage and delivery method
  • US Department of State supports a world of teachers at Appalachian
    US Department of State supports a world of teachers at Appalachian
  • Watauga and Ashe County scholars achieve academic and career success through continued Appalachian–Young Eisner Scholars partnership
    Watauga and Ashe County scholars achieve academic and career success through continued Appalachian–Young Eisner Scholars partnership
  • Reoxcyn Innovation Group funds Appalachian research into possible health benefits of flavonoid supplements after strenuous activity
    Reoxcyn Innovation Group funds Appalachian research into possible health benefits of flavonoid supplements after strenuous activity
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Awards and honors

  • Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
    Appalachian student recognized by NISTS as National Transfer Student Ambassador
  • Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
    Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
    Brock Long receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
    Carole Wilson receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Outstanding Service Award
  • David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
    David English receives Appalachian Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Award
  • Dr. Nickolas Jordan receives Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award from Appalachian’s AAUP chapter
    Dr. Nickolas Jordan receives Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance Award from Appalachian’s AAUP chapter
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500 for the 50th Goods Drive
500 for the 50th Goods Drive

Giving back to the Appalachian Community
Oct. 1 - 31, 2018

In honor of their 50th anniversaries, the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Fine and Applied Arts and Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University will host a goods drive focused on the “3 P’s” — personal care items, pasta, and peanut butter and jelly/jams — for Appalachian’s campus food pantry and free store, located in the Office of Sustainability.

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