Dr. Mathew A. Foust, professor of philosophy and chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion, will give a talk titled “Daoist Philosophy and the Happiness of Fish (and Humans).” Dr. Anna Holleman, assistant professor of sociology, will give a talk titled “Mental Health and Religion: Thinking Organizationally.”

Performances for Young People take audiences on a guided journey through Latinx dance and culture. This interactive, fun-filled exploration features excerpts of the Ballet Hispánico repertoire narrated by the company’s artistic leadership. Music, cultural connections, choreography insights, and history come together to deepen the audience’s experience of dance.

We invite students of all majors who thrive in outdoor activity to meet with employers who are looking to turn their passions into a profession. The annual Outdoor Jobs Fair will host top camps, conference centers, and resorts from throughout the US who are eager to make a connection and recruit for their organizations.

The Construction, Design, and Sustainable Technology Career Fair is a targeted event specifically created to connect employers and students in this popular discipline. Serving students and alumni in the STBE department, the event is host to many organizations across the construction, design and sustainable technology industry that are ready to network with students and introduce them to valuable internship and job opportunities, while also creating a pipeline of potential future interns and new hires.

Dr. Thomas B. Ellis, professor of religious studies, will give a talk titled “Despair, Faith and Illusions of Agency.” Dr. Jack M. C. Kwong, professor of philosophy, will give a talk titled “Hoping in the Face of Despair.”

We are excited for the twelfth annual celebration of giving! For 24 hours, the App State Community will come together to give, wear and share — give to an area for which you are passionate, wear black and gold, and share your App State story with others. So, mark your calendars and get ready to show your Mountaineer spirit.

Dr. Laura Ammon, professor of religious studies, will speak about mythological stories. Dr. Anna Cremaldi, associate professor of philosophy, is a specialist of Ancient Greek philosophy.

As a renowned master printer, Bill Lagattuta brings decades of expertise and creativity to the world of printmaking. Discover the stories behind his artistry, gain insights into his process, and explore the transformative power of collaboration in the arts. This inspiring event is free and open to the public.

Are you thinking about a career in health care? Do you want to be a doctor, chiropractor, veterinarian, physical therapist, pharmacist, physician’s assistant, occupational therapist, dentist, or optometrist? How about getting a graduate degree in nursing or another health care profession? Come to the Health Sciences Professional and Graduate School Fair and discover all the opportunities for further education in a Health Sciences career.

The Education Career Fair connects school administrators, superintendents, and other employers from the field of education seeking to hire candidates in education and related fields with talented students and alumni from our Reich College of Education. This fair allows a variety of education-related employers to network and discuss career options and employment opportunities with a talented pool of App State students and alumni.

Danielle Eady is the Program Director at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF). Her professional experiences are in in curatorial and educational departments; she is passionate about supporting the places that give creative people the time and space to work and experiment. At OSGF, Danielle facilitates and administers all things related to the foundation’s artist programs, residencies, and fellowships.

Throw out the rules when the Billy Jonas Band hits the stage. It’s a musical conversation… a sonic celebration … a splendiferous gathering of old and young, because at a Billy Jonas Band show, the ensemble is… everyone!

Lillian-Yvonne Bertram is an African American writer, poet, artist and educator who works at the intersection of computation, AI, race and gender. They are the author of Travesty Generator (Noemi Press), which received the Poetry Society of America’s 2020 Anna Rabinowitz prize for interdisciplinary work and was longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for Poetry. They are also the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Fellowship.

Pelto’s paintings incorporate data about environmental change - from local to global. Her goal is to engage more people around science in ways that are emotionally relevant and thought-provoking. Pelto’s work has been featured on the cover of TIME, at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, and as a cover for the North Cascade Conservation Council journal.