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Adam Campbell ’18 covers all things sound at Campbell University

Feb. 12, 2019

Campbell credits Appalachian’s music industry studies program for his ability to handle a plethora of tasks — from running sound at sporting events to recording concerts — as an audiovisual technician at Campbell University.

Gilman Scholar Patrick Ross conducts independent study in Madagascar
Feb. 15, 2019
Ross, a senior sustainable development major, traveled to Madagascar’s Anjanaharibe-Sud Special Reserve in November 2018, where he installed cameras as part of his independent study of the rainforest’s small carnivore inhabitants.
Appalachian and RISE sign paperwork for multiphase housing project
Feb. 15, 2019
The official signing is part of the multiphase, $191 million housing project that will replace seven residence halls.
Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb. 15, 2019
With four Fulbright Scholars, Appalachian ties with College of Charleston for the highest number of people receiving the prestigious honor in 2018–19, among master’s institutions.
Dr. Sarah Evans makes hydrogeology studies relevant to everyday life
Feb. 14, 2019
Dr. Sarah Evans uses real-world examples to show students how climate change and groundwater flow affect everyday life.
4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
Feb. 11, 2019
Reciprocal Exchange Award recipients Drs. Jesse Lutabingwa, Brian MacHarg, Suzi Mills and Chishimba Nathan Mowa will travel to sub-Saharan African countries this spring to implement four separate projects alongside Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni.
LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Jan. 29, 2019
During fall 2018, students and faculty in the Building Science Architectural Design Studio III at Appalachian worked with the LIFE Village board to design living spaces that meet the needs of adults with autism.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 / 7 p.m.
Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem is a globally-acclaimed dance institution that has occupied a distinguished place in the New York City’s cultural landscape and brings innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences across the country and around the world. The 16-member professional dance ensemble has performed in 41 countries on six continents, in 44 states and more than 250 cities across North America.

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Film: BlacKkKlansman (2018)
IG Greer SuperCinema
Feb. 14 - 16, 2019
Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.
Feb
18
Lisa Poger: Electric Vehicle Strategies for Electric Utilities
Sustainable Energy Speaker Series
Monday, Feb. 18, 2019
4 - 5 p.m.
As new electric vehicles (EV) enter the market and strong sales growth continues nationwide, Duke Energy has deployed electric vehicle infrastructure programs to help meet the needs of this growing market. In this presentation, learn about Duke Energy’s programs, the economic and environmental benefits of transportation electrification, and where the EV market is going.
Feb
19
AFTER EQUALITY: Where Should the LGBTQ Movement Go From Here?
Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies in conjunction with the 2019 Common Reading program, AFTER EQUALITY is a panel presentation with speakers discussing the LGBTQ+ movement in 2019, specifically here in the High Country. The panel includes members with ties to the LGBTQ+ movement in the community.
Feb
19
Dance Theatre of Harlem
The Schaefer Center Presents
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
7 p.m.
Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem is a globally-acclaimed dance institution that has occupied a distinguished place in the New York City’s cultural landscape and brings innovative and bold new forms of artistic expression to audiences across the country and around the world. The 16-member professional dance ensemble has performed in 41 countries on six continents, in 44 states and more than 250 cities across North America.
Feb
19
Film: What Lies Upstream (2017)
Sustainability Film Series
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
7 p.m.
Documentary examining chemical dumping by an industrial factory. There is a discussion panel following the screening.
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Eurydice
Department of Theatre and Dance
Feb. 20 - 24, 2019
Sure to surprise even the most seasoned theatergoers, “Eurydice” brings a new, refreshing aspect to an ancient, magnificent Greek myth. Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl revisits this well-known legend of Orpheus and Eurydice. “Eurydice” skillfully tells the story of a young woman who is caught between memory and reality, romance and family, the world of life and the world of death.

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Feb. 1, 2019

The new program at Appalachian aims to provide students a space and community that supports continued recovery — as well as opportunities and an environment for fun sober activities.

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