Appalachian Today

Fermentation sciences program — and its opportunities — grow at Appalachian

Aug. 6, 2018

In addition to beer and wine, Appalachian’s fermentation sciences degree program focuses on biofuels, fermented foods and distillation — an expanded focus providing students a wide range of career opportunities.

Mother of hate crime victim to speak at Appalachian convocation on diversity and erasing hate
Aug. 13, 2018
Judy Shepard is president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which works to champion those causes her late son Matthew espoused during his life, including social justice, diversity awareness and education, and equality for LGBTQ individuals.
Shohei Tsutsumi ’18 experiences life-changing encounter with Appalachian music and culture
Aug. 7, 2018
Appalachian alum Shohei Tsutsumi, of Osaka, Japan, exceled in the university’s Appalachian studies graduate program — receiving scholarships for studies on local music traditions, winning prizes at old-time music contests and more.
Appalachian senior Roy Dale Cox sets his sights on Broadway
Aug. 7, 2018
Theatre performance major Roy Dale Cox’s career goal is to perform on Broadway. The opportunities he’s had at Appalachian State University for roles in on-campus productions, visits to New York’s theatre district and personal attention should help get him there, he said.
Appalachian visiting creative writing professor authors debut ‘history-rich’ novel
Aug. 16, 2018
Caleb Johnson is the author of “Treeborne,” a novel about “how the past gets mixed up in thoughts of the future” and “how home is a story as much as a place.”
Wellness and Student Success at Appalachian
Why 8 dimensions of wellness are important to students’ holistic balance
Aug. 3, 2018
Dr. Alex F. Howard explains why staying healthy in multiple ways impacts a student’s ability to stay and complete a degree.
The ultimate resource
Appalachian’s university libraries are vibrant, collaborative learning environments where campus community members come together to create knowledge
July 25, 2018
Belk Library’s vast resources and knowledgeable staff keep Appalachian’s physical library relevant well into the digital age.

Stephen Stills & <span style="white-space: nowrap;">Judy Collins</span>

Stephen Stills & Judy Collins

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 / 7 p.m.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Over 50 years ago, Stephen Stills met Judy Collins and their tumultuous love affair was immortalized by Stills with his composition “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” performed by Crosby, Stills & Nash on their landmark debut. These music icons will pull from their rich catalogs and share warm and intimate stories from their journeys and the 1960s folk and Laurel Canyon scenes they helped build.

Events

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Welcome to App
There's lots to do. Make the most of it!
Aug. 17 - 21, 2018
We hope you are as excited as we are to start your journey at Appalachian State! As a kick-off to the fall semester, we have planned Welcome to App events that are open to all first-year and transfer students. These events are a great introduction to campus life and aim to make your transition to Appalachian State as smooth as possible.
Aug
18
The BIG Sale
Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Get what you need for your dorm room, apartment or house. Items for The BIG Sale are collected at the end of the preceding spring semester as part of Don’t Throw it Away. Proceeds of the sale benefit local nonprofit energy efficiency initiatives and International service-learning opportunities for Appalachian students.
Aug
20
Black and Gold Convocation
With guest speaker Judy Shepard
Monday, Aug. 20, 2018
10 a.m.
Judy Shepard, mother of the late Matthew Shepard and president of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, will speak at Appalachian’s Black and Gold Convocation. Appalachian’s Common Reading Program selection “The Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufman is a play about the community of Laramie, Wyoming, in the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, who was a gay student at the University of Wyoming.
Aug
22
ArtTALKS: Rachel Stevens: Living Sculpture
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018
6 p.m.
Rachel Stevens is a Professor of Art at New Mexico State University where she has taught sculpture since 1994. She spent the better part of last year (2017-18) on a Fulbright Scholarship in Ukraine where she completed a new exhibition, A Key to the City: Three Ways of Visualizing Jewish Heritage in Lviv.
Aug
24
Business for Good
A one-day event to learn how sustainable business practices relate to us all
Friday, Aug. 24, 2018
The fourth annual Business for Good conference will feature Mr. John Replogle, CEO and President of Seventh Generation; Mr. Vance Merolla, Global Director of Sustainability for Colgate-Palmolive Company; Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, Senior Writer for Project Drawdown; and Mr. Joby Carlson, Director of Sustainability for Walmart, Inc. A reception will follow and will feature comments from Mr. Andy Acho, Former Worldwide Director of Environmental Outreach and Strategy for Ford Motor Company.
Aug
27
Dr. Damon A. Williams on Inclusive Excellence
Strengthening Appalachian’s diversity commitment by engaging our community in a conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion and change
Monday, Aug. 27, 2018
7 p.m.
This one-hour, TED Talk-style presentation features one of the nation’s recognized experts in strategic diversity leadership, youth development, corporate responsibility and organizational change.

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How Loss Inspired UK Alumna's Work in Student Wellness
University of Kentucky
Levine Hall on schedule to open for fall semester
Watauga Democrat
Surviving genocide: Holocaust, Rwanda survivors share experiences
Watauga Democrat
Cafe Appalachia: Locally sourced menu bringing hope to formerly addicted
WOWK-TV
Cool off with hot fun in the high country
Relish

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Student employment at Appalachian aligns part-time work with <span style="white-space: nowrap;">career readiness</span>

Student employment at Appalachian aligns part-time work with career readiness

July 31, 2018

Holding a part-time job is a time-honored way for students to pay for college. Increasingly, part-time jobs also provide a way for students to develop vital career skills that employers are looking for, said Les Miller, student employment coordinator in Appalachian State University’s Career Development Center.

“We have seen students come into positions with very little work experience. As they learn their job duties and have a better understanding of the expectations, we have seen students grow and develop both in their skills and competencies within their area,” Miller said.

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