Appalachian Today

App State honors military service at Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov. 11, 2019

Appalachian State University honored military service at its annual Veterans Day Ceremony, held on the university’s campus Nov. 11. Appalachian alumnus and retired U.S. Army Maj. Ali Donnell Davis served as the event’s keynote speaker.

App State presents inaugural awards for excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity
Nov. 11, 2019
Appalachian honored Dr. Ellen Cowan and Dr. Baker Perry with the inaugural Chancellor’s and Provost’s Awards, respectively, during the university’s Research and Creative Activity at Appalachian event. They were recognized for superior achievement in their fields and sustained productivity.
App State student presents Latina deportation research at national conference
Nov. 11, 2019
Anna Biache, a senior sociology major, presented findings about Latina deportation trends at the Association of Humanist Sociology’s annual conference in El Paso, Texas. Her research was conducted in collaboration with Appalachian sociology professors Dr. Felicia Arriaga and Dr. Cameron Lippard.
College of Arts and Sciences at App State recognizes 13 faculty and staff with excellence awards
Nov. 11, 2019
With its 2018–19 awards, the College of Arts and Sciences recognized members of its faculty and staff for their teaching excellence, outstanding service, scholarly work and engagement efforts.
8 tips for a happy healthy heart during the holidays, from an Appalachian expert
Nov. 11, 2019
Dr. Rebecca Kappus offers eight doable tips for a healthy heart – from how to reduce stress to how to minimize decision-making. You can enjoy a healthy holiday season!
App State faculty earn record number of Fulbright awards for university
Nov. 1, 2019
Six nations are represented by Appalachian’s record number of Fulbright awards, which are designed to enhance global relations and problem-solving.
Appalachian graduate’s research advances the understanding of earthquakes
Nov. 1, 2019
App State grad Jake Dorsett’s undergraduate research on the San Andreas Fault in California may alter predictions about the next Los Angeles area earthquake.

International Education Week

November 18 – 22, 2019

International Education Week (IEW) at Appalachian State University is a celebration of transformational global experiences at home and abroad. Everyone is encouraged to participate in these free events, which take place throughout the week!

Events

Nov
15
16th annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit
Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship
Friday, Nov. 15, 2019
The Entrepreneur Summit is an all-day event, jam-packed with entrepreneurial insight, networking and inspiration from top entrepreneurial minds. Speakers include Teresa Spangler, Diana Kander and Cheryl Cutlip. The finale of the day is the Big Idea Pitch! The entire event is free of charge and open to students of all majors, faculty, staff, and community members.
Nov
15
Big Idea Pitch Competition
Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship
Friday, Nov. 15, 2019
3:30 p.m.
The Big Idea Pitch is a competition that showcases students' amazing ideas for new ventures. This competition gives Appalachian State University students the chance to take ideas out of their heads and pitch them for real money, and since the ideas come from students across various majors with various passions, the variety of ideas never disappoints.
Nov
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Mamma Mia!
Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble
Nov. 15 - 17, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year, the Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble at Appalachian State University is producing an all-student run musical with the international smash hit Mamma Mia! This jukebox musical is based on the award-winning catalog of songs by the Swedish pop music group ABBA, one of the most popular international groups of all time.
Nov
18
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International Education Week
Nov. 18 - 22, 2019
International Education Week (IEW) at Appalachian State University is a celebration of transformational global experiences at home and abroad. Everyone is encouraged to participate in these free events, which take place throughout the week!
Nov
21
Junctures in Women's Leadership: The Arts
Presented by Judith K. Brodsky and Ferris Olin
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
5:30 p.m.
Through stories and images, Judith K. Brodsky and Ferris Olin, the authors of “Junctures in Women's Leadership: The Arts” will present a historical perspective on feminist arts leadership. Brodsky is distinguished professor emerita of visual arts at Rutgers University and Olin is distinguished professor emerita of library science at Rutgers University.
Nov
22
Holiday Scholarship Concert
Hayes School of Music
Friday, Nov. 22, 2019
7:30 p.m.
Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music presents the 27th annual Holiday Scholarship Concert featuring a variety of choirs, singers, and ensembles — from winds and brass to percussion and vocals.

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How Schools Are Using The Trump Impeachment Inquiry As A Teachable Moment – [faculty quoted]
NPR
Trump administration kick-starts formal withdrawal from Paris climate agreement [faculty quoted]
NBC News
Best new N.C. structures: 2019 Building North Carolina awards
Business North Carolina
Appalachian State debuts vegan station [campus unit featured]
Food Management
Mystery surrounds ancient toad bones found in NC mountains. Where are the heads? [faculty featured]
The News & Observer
Fall foliage continuing to peak through weekend [faculty quoted]
WXII Channel 12

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A fall break of service

Appalachian students and staff give back to communities through Alternative Service Experience

Nov. 1, 2019

Over the 2019 fall break, teams of Appalachian students chose to participate in one of three Alternative Service Experience programs offered through the university’s Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) office.

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