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Appalachian offers updated and renamed graduate certificate in aging, <span style="white-space: nowrap;">health and society</span>

Appalachian offers updated and renamed graduate certificate in aging, health and society

June 14, 2018

The former gerontology program at Appalachian — the first such graduate program in North Carolina — has been re-designed “to incorporate and address direct health issues … and to meet professional development and educational needs.”

Sociologist weighs in on immigrant family separations — including social, economic impact
June 20, 2018
Dr. Cameron Lippard says families are hiding from persecution, even if they’re in the U.S. legally, as a result of recent immigration family separations.
Celebrating 50 years — Appalachian’s growth in university status and its Class of 1968
June 18, 2018
Appalachian marks its transition from teachers college to multipurpose regional university, while the Black & Gold Reunion celebrates the classes of 1968 and prior.
From mitigating wildfires to re-creating a battlefield
Appalachian alumnae preserve history through National Park Service internships
June 13, 2018
Appalachian alumnae Cala Castleberry and Hayley Wynn put the hands-on training and education they received in Appalachian’s Anthropology (BS) – Archaeology degree program to use during back-to-back National Park Service internships.

Appalachian public relations alumna aims to develop future students as student affairs administrator

June 8, 2018

A public relations major with triple minors, Appalachian alumna Kiley Coster stresses the importance of being involved as she prepares for graduate school at the University of Tennessee in pursuit of a career in student affairs.

Events

Jun
22
ROSE: The unveiling of Appalachian’s new solar vehicle
Friday, June 22, 2018
1 - 3 p.m.
Be among the first to see Appalachian State University’s new Cruiser Class solar vehicle as Chancellor Sheri Everts, Team Sunergy and the Office of Sustainability host the unveiling of ROSE, the new solar vehicle. The event is free and open to the public.
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Black & Gold Reunion Weekend ’18
June 22 - 23, 2018
Appalachian alumni from the classes of 1968 and prior are invited to celebrate the annual Black & Gold Reunion weekend with us! Highlights include the Black and Gold Society Induction, celebrating alumni from the Class of 1968 and prior; Black & Gold Reunion Welcome; community and campus bus tour; a reunion luncheon; and an athletics facility tour.
Jun
30
Theatre Bus Trip to Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: “Bright Star”
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Saturday, June 30, 2018
10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
An Appalachian Summer Festival is hitting the road and setting its sights for Charlotte! Join us for a matinee performance of the five-time Tony nominated Broadway musical “Bright Star.”
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An Appalachian Summer Festival
Summer 2018
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 a diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming.
Jul
7
Kool & the Gang
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Saturday, July 7, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Kool & the Gang have influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & the Gang has performed continuously for the past 43 years, longer than any R&B group in history.
Jul
11
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
An Appalachian Summer Festival
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
8 p.m.
With its bold vision, groundbreaking repertoire and virtuoso dancers, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is known as one of the country’s preeminent touring contemporary ballet companies. The performance includes Jiri Kylian’s emotional “Return to a Strange Land,” Fernando Melo’s floor work “Dream Play” and Cayetano Soto’s playful “Huma Rojo.”

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Student wins SOURCE Award for Turkish restaurant lighting design
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When Erbil Meets Boone: Appalachian State University Hosts Visitors From Kurdistan, Iraq
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Appalachian student awarded honorable mention in international lighting design competition

June 1, 2018

Rising senior Ally Mangini, an interior design major at Appalachian, was recognized in the 41st annual SOURCE Awards competition for her restaurant design titled “A Cultural ‘Twist’ on Turkish Cuisine.” Mangini said “Twist” is a Turkish restaurant inspired by the calligraphic writing of the region.

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