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Residence hall wastewater testing supports App State’s COVID-19 management strategy

April 15, 2021

App State is now conducting all residence hall wastewater testing on-site through its Department of Biology. This testing is part of the university’s larger COVID-19 surveillance strategy, which includes testing events and targeted testing.

App State leads nation in certified teachers for 5th consecutive year
April 9, 2021
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has ranked App State No. 1 in its “Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs” list for the fifth consecutive year. App State leads the nation for the number of National Board Certified Teachers — 2,178.
App State higher education professor helps create, co-directs Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges
April 9, 2021
App State’s Dr. Andrew Koricich is one of four co-founders and co-directors of the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges — a grant-funded initiative aimed at increasing appreciation for and understanding of U.S. regional, or rural-serving, colleges and their contributions. To date, the project has received more than half-million dollars in support.
App State Common Reading Program announces ‘Belonging’ as 2021–22 book selection
April 9, 2021
As part of the 2021–22 App State Common Reading Program, all incoming first-year and transfer students will receive an e-book copy of Nora Krug’s award-winning graphic memoir “Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home” during their orientation sessions.
App Builds a Home is raising funds and building walls
March 29, 2021
With the foundation and fundraising nearly complete for App State’s second App Builds a Home (ABAH) project, a “Walls-Up Build Week” event is scheduled on the App State campus in April to construct walls for a home built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity.
Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer promotes positive interactions
March 29, 2021
As a child, Cashae Cook ’14 said she was always glad to see police officers arrive at her house — because it meant she and her siblings would be safe. Now, as Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer, Cook wants to make sure the Mountaineer community also experiences positive interactions with police officers.
App State earns 2nd consecutive Top 10 Military Friendly School designation
March 30, 2021
App State has earned the No. 6 spot among large public schools receiving the Top 10 Military Friendly® Schools honor for 2021–22. This designation, awarded by VIQTORY, recognizes U.S. higher education institutions for their support of and resources for student veterans and active-duty military members. App State has been named among the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for more than a decade.
Lynn Patterson’s door at App State’s Belk Library is open
April 1, 2021
Lynn Patterson ’89, university program specialist in App State's Belk Library and Information Commons, considers her relationships with students as an important part of her job. The alumna has mentored many students over her 30-year employment at the university.
App State alumna Marisa Sedlak is a parks and recreation star
April 6, 2021
Alumna Marisa Sedlak ’14 ’20 has been recognized by the National Recreation and Park Association as one of the top 30 parks and recreation professionals under age 30 to watch in 2021. Learn how Sedlak’s Appalachian Experience — from mountains to mentors — helped prepare her for her role with Town of Beech Mountain’s Parks and Recreation Department.
680 Mountaineers and local community members receive COVID vaccine at App State’s 1st vaccine clinic
March 18, 2021
Appalachian State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 11–12, with 680 doses of the vaccine administered to eligible staff, faculty, students and community members.

App State Earth Month

April 5 – 23, 2021

April is Earth Month, and App State has a full schedule of activities, both online and in-person. Each day of the week has a different theme, hosted by the Sustainability Ambassador teams.

Events

Apr
15
Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors
Office of Student Research
Thursday, April 15, 2021
The 24th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors will be held virtually. Both undergraduate and graduate students, along with their Faculty Mentors, are encouraged to submit abstracts of their current or completed work for virtual presentation at our 2021 event.
Apr
19
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Walls-Up Build Week
App Builds a Home
April 19 - 22, 2021
It's Walls Up for Sheila's home! Gather a team and join App Builds a Home (ABAH) in the Peacock parking Lot to build the walls for Sheila's home. We will be accepting teams of 4-5 volunteers. ABAH is a campuswide initiative to build Habitat homes for local families in need, with App State students, faculty and staff working together to design, fund and build the homes.
Apr
20
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Cornbread and Tortillas Residency
Center for Appalachian Studies
April 20 - 22, 2021
Cornbread and Tortillas is a collective of Appalachian and Latino artists whose mission is to build community by sharing art, music, dance and cultural heritage. Through outreach events, educational shows, workshops and performances they celebrate similarities and differences to create unity in a diverse world.
Apr
20
Dr. Gayatri Gopinath: Promiscuous Intimacies: The Art of Shahzia Sikander
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
4 - 5 p.m.
Dr. Gayatri Gopinath is a professor and director of the Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality at New York University. Her research expertise includes transnational queer and feminist studies, postcolonial studies, visual art and performance. In her 2018 book, “Unruly Visions,” Gopinath stages unexpected encounters between works by South Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Australian and Latinx artists.
Apr
24
Spring 2021 Virtual Open House
Saturday, April 24, 2021
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for an informative day designed for high school students and prospective transfer students. Meet our faculty, tour campus, and learn more about majors and programs, scholarships, financial aid, the admissions process and what it’s like to be a member of the Appalachian Community.
May
7
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Spring 2021 Commencement
May 7 - 12, 2021
Commencement signifies one of the most important achievements of our graduates’ lifetime. App State will hold in-person commencement over the course of several days, to allow for the greatest possible participation and maximize health and safety of all participants. Additionally, we will make a virtual conferring of degrees available for those who prefer a virtual option.

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Appalachian State Head Coach Dustin Kerns Featured in Interview on the Jim Rome Show [staff featured]
High Country Press
NCDHHS approves App State to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
Watauga Democrat
App State professors form Cookvid-19 group to foster cooking community, raise money for local orgs [faculty featured]
Watauga Democrat
Get outside to improve health during COVID, experts say [faculty quoted]
Tuscon.com
App State students, faculty create rock kits for students across NC
Watauga Democrat
Guaranteed income is having a moment. The last time it did, it was because of Martin Luther King Jr. [faculty quoted]
Fast Company

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Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer promotes positive interactions

March 29, 2021

As a child, Cashae Cook ’14 said she was always glad to see police officers arrive at her house — because it meant she and her siblings would be safe. Now, as Appalachian Police Department’s new diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer, Cook wants to make sure the Mountaineer community also experiences positive interactions with police officers.

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