All upcoming events

Dec
8
Girls on the Run High Country 5K
Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
2 p.m.
Run, walk, skip, hop... Just move forward! The Girls on the Run of the High Country 5K is celebrated twice each year as the culminating event in our 10-week GOTR curriculum. The 5k is open to the general public and of course current and past GOTR participants, coaches and families.
Dec
9
On-campus Mobile Mammography
Health Promotions for Faculty and Staff (HPFS)
Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
10 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
HPFS is so honored to announce they will be hosting monthly on-campus mammogram screenings for App State faulty, staff, retirees and their spouses. With so many people behind on their preventative screenings, Novant Health Breast Center of Winston-Salem has offered to come to campus to provide more screening appointments monthly.
Dec
10
Free Store Road Show
University Sustainability
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Office of Sustainability’s Free Store hits the road! Come learn about the Office of Sustainability’s Food Pantry and Free Store. Help divert landfill waste by getting free clothes and learn about how you can donate your old clothes to help the environment and your community. If there is rainy weather, we will move inside the Plemmons Student Unions in the International Hallway!
Dec
12
Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas
The Schaefer Center Presents
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns with the Creole Christmas concert series. Join as the band performs New Orleans classics as well as some of our best-loved holiday selections with a twist. Preservation Hall Jazz Band has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 60 years, all the while carrying it enthusiastically forward as a reminder that the history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history.
Dec
13
Fall 2024 Commencement
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.
Jan
11
Studio Saturdays: Comic Art Storytelling with Dr. Craig Fischer and Jennifer Garonzik
High Country Humanities and Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This workshop for youths, led by App State's Dr. Craig Fischer and BRAHM's Jennifer Garonzik, explores how comics’ mix of words and pictures can tell any story. It will begin with Dr. Fischer offering three tips for creating cool comics. Then, participants will write and draw a four-panel comic strip and fulfill the other requirements for the Girl Scouts’ “Cadette Comic Artist” badge. However, youths do not need to be Girl Scouts to participate.
Jan
30
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Apr
15
Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World
High Country Humanties and Department of Philosophy and Religion
Jan. 30 - April 15, 2025
The series will explore philosophical questions relevant to our daily lives. For instance, what is the relationship between happiness and health? How do stories persuade people to change their minds? What do myths tell us about how people once understood the world? What moral issues does technology such as artificial intelligence raise?
Jan
30
“Happiness and Health” with Dr. Mathew A. Foust and Dr. Anna Holleman
Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
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.”
Feb
6
“Drawing to Tell Stories” with illustrator Christine Nishiyama
High Country Humanities
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
6 - 7 p.m.
Local illustrator Christine Nishiyama is the author and/or illustrator of seven books, including the four-book series “Layla and the Bots,” published by Scholastic. During the interactive workshop, Nishiyama will speak about her experiences as a professional illustrator and will introduce the craft to participants of all ages. The event is free and open to the public.
Feb
7
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May
3
22nd Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition and Exhibition (AMPC)
Feb. 7 - May 3, 2025
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
The AMPC is an annual program of App State’s Outdoor Programs in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. This competition provides both amateur and professional photographers the opportunity to showcase their interpretation of the unique character, people, places and pursuits that distinguish the Southern Appalachians. This year’s exhibition will be juried by Frances Bukovsky and Susan Patrice of Kinship Photography Collective, who chose “Making Kin: Belonging & Longing in Appalachia” as the theme.
Feb
25
Climate Resilience Forum
Pathways to Resilience
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
As climate change increases the damage associated with hurricanes, heatwaves, floods, droughts and fires, communities must work together and with local, state, and federal agencies to adapt in ways that minimize harm from extreme events and facilitate post-event recovery. Join us for a free and open-to-all program to learn from two climate resilience experts: Brock Long, Executive Chairman of Hagerty Consulting, and Ashley Ward, Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability.
Feb
26
Beautiful, Useful, True
Department of Theatre and Dance
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025
7 p.m.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Feb
27
Margaret Gregor and Jackie Eagleson, “Beulah Campbell’s Legacy: Celebrating Children’s Literature and Art”
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Many believe that literature serves as a window to the world for children, and Beulah Campbell embodied that belief throughout her life. As a professor of elementary education at Appalachian State University, she understood the vital connection between illustrations and text in children's books. Over her 40-year career Beulah built a collection of original artwork by renowned children’s book illustrators, while also fostering a deep appreciation for children’s literature in her students.
Feb
27
“Hope and Despair” with Dr. Thomas B. Ellis and Dr. Jack M. C. Kwong
Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
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.”
Feb
27
Beautiful, Useful, True
Department of Theatre and Dance
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
7 p.m.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Feb
28
Beautiful, Useful, True
Department of Theatre and Dance
Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
7 p.m.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Mar
1
Beautiful, Useful, True
Department of Theatre and Dance
Saturday, March 1, 2025
7 p.m.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Mar
2
Beautiful, Useful, True
Department of Theatre and Dance
Sunday, March 2, 2025
2 p.m.
Conceived and directed by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Parks. Beautiful, Useful, True is an ecofeminist story of earth, ears, and heart using the work of Eunice Newton Foote and other female climate scientists, activists, and artists at App State as a springboard to pose questions about climate change, respect for the planet, and respect for one another.
Mar
4
Bartók: From Opposing Ethnic Cleansing to Inventing Ethnomusicology
High Country Humanities
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
The classical composer Béla Bartók is perhaps most famous in the music world for having incorporated elements of folk music into his work, a practice that earned him the title of “father of ethnomusicology.” Bartók became an outspoken critic of antisemitic laws in Hungary and fled to the U.S. during World War II. This event presents two talks and a listening workshop that will help participants understand and appreciate the legacy of Bartók and other classical musicians who resisted antisemitism and fascism in the 1930s and 40s.
Mar
20
Eleanor Davis: Craft Talk
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, March 20, 2025
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Eleanor Davis is a cartoonist and illustrator. Her books include How To Be Happy, You and a Bike and a Road, Why Art? and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her latest graphic novel, The Hard Tomorrow, won the LA Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels and Comics. She lives in Athens, Georgia.
Mar
20
“World Storytelling Day” with Dr. Laura Ammon and Dr. Anna Cremaldi
Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World
Thursday, March 20, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
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.
Mar
20
Eleanor Davis
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, March 20, 2025
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Eleanor Davis is a cartoonist and illustrator. Her books include How To Be Happy, You and a Bike and a Road, Why Art? and The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook. Her latest graphic novel, The Hard Tomorrow, won the LA Times Book Prize for Graphic Novels and Comics. She lives in Athens, Georgia.
Mar
26
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Department of Theatre and Dance
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
7 p.m.
SADE 2025 will celebrate the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s 50th Anniversary! Original choreography will be created by new dance faculty lecturer Sam Stone and continuing faculty member Associate Professor Sherone Price, along with selected students and guest alumni choreographers. The concert will feature current and alumnae dancers in collaboration with talented design tech faculty and students.
Mar
27
Juliet Escoria and Scott McClanahan: Craft Talk
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, March 27, 2025
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Juliet Escoria is the author of You Are the Snake (Soft Skull, 2024), Witch Hunt & Black Cloud (CLASH Books, 2023) and Juliet the Maniac (Melville House, 2019). She lives in West Virginia. Scott McClanahan is an author and filmmaker based in Beckley, West Virginia. He’s written eight books including Crapalachia, Hill William and the Sarah Book. He’s a co-founder of Holler Presents, a production company and small press.
Mar
27
Juliet Escoria and Scott McClanahan
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, March 27, 2025
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Juliet Escoria is the author of You Are the Snake (Soft Skull, 2024), Witch Hunt & Black Cloud (CLASH Books, 2023) and Juliet the Maniac (Melville House, 2019). She lives in West Virginia. Scott McClanahan is an author and filmmaker based in Beckley, West Virginia. He’s written eight books including Crapalachia, Hill William and the Sarah Book. He’s a co-founder of Holler Presents, a production company and small press.
Mar
27
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Department of Theatre and Dance
Thursday, March 27, 2025
7 p.m.
SADE 2025 will celebrate the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s 50th Anniversary! Original choreography will be created by new dance faculty lecturer Sam Stone and continuing faculty member Associate Professor Sherone Price, along with selected students and guest alumni choreographers. The concert will feature current and alumnae dancers in collaboration with talented design tech faculty and students.
Mar
28
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Department of Theatre and Dance
Friday, March 28, 2025
7 p.m.
SADE 2025 will celebrate the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s 50th Anniversary! Original choreography will be created by new dance faculty lecturer Sam Stone and continuing faculty member Associate Professor Sherone Price, along with selected students and guest alumni choreographers. The concert will feature current and alumnae dancers in collaboration with talented design tech faculty and students.
Mar
29
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Department of Theatre and Dance
Saturday, March 29, 2025
7 p.m.
SADE 2025 will celebrate the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s 50th Anniversary! Original choreography will be created by new dance faculty lecturer Sam Stone and continuing faculty member Associate Professor Sherone Price, along with selected students and guest alumni choreographers. The concert will feature current and alumnae dancers in collaboration with talented design tech faculty and students.
Mar
30
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble
Department of Theatre and Dance
Sunday, March 30, 2025
2 p.m.
SADE 2025 will celebrate the Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s 50th Anniversary! Original choreography will be created by new dance faculty lecturer Sam Stone and continuing faculty member Associate Professor Sherone Price, along with selected students and guest alumni choreographers. The concert will feature current and alumnae dancers in collaboration with talented design tech faculty and students.
Apr
2
Pickin’ Apart Bartók: How to Hear Folk Sounds in Classical Music
High Country Humanities
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
The classical composer Béla Bartók is perhaps most famous in the music world for having incorporated elements of folk music into his work, a practice that earned him the title of “father of ethnomusicology.” He even spent one summer in Asheville in 1945 and composed one of his piano concertos there. What qualifies as folk music in North Carolina and around the world? What elements of rural sound inspired Bartók, and in which rural communities did they originate? In this workshop, participants will hear examples of and learn to recognize the folk sounds in classical music.
Apr
10
Lillian-Yvonne Bertram: Craft Talk
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, April 10, 2025
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
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.
Apr
10
Lillian-Yvonne Bertram
Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Thursday, April 10, 2025
6 - 7:30 p.m.
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.
Apr
11
The Fisherman and His Wife
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) / Department of Theatre and Dance
Friday, April 11, 2025
7 p.m.
The Fisherman and His Wife by Larry and Vivian Snipes, performed by Appalachian Young People's Theatre. Directed by Gordon Hensley. The Remember the Brothers Grimm tale of the fisherman who catches a magical fish and uses his wishes to bring happiness to his wife? Appalachian Young People's Theatre brings this classic story to life with a twist— you become part of the magic! This interactive performance invites the audience to step into the action, creating scenery, sound effects, and more.
Apr
12
The Fisherman and His Wife
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) / Department of Theatre and Dance
Saturday, April 12, 2025
7 p.m.
The Fisherman and His Wife by Larry and Vivian Snipes, performed by Appalachian Young People's Theatre. Directed by Gordon Hensley. The Remember the Brothers Grimm tale of the fisherman who catches a magical fish and uses his wishes to bring happiness to his wife? Appalachian Young People's Theatre brings this classic story to life with a twist— you become part of the magic! This interactive performance invites the audience to step into the action, creating scenery, sound effects, and more.
Apr
13
The Fisherman and His Wife
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) / Department of Theatre and Dance
Sunday, April 13, 2025
2 p.m.
The Fisherman and His Wife by Larry and Vivian Snipes, performed by Appalachian Young People's Theatre. Directed by Gordon Hensley. The Remember the Brothers Grimm tale of the fisherman who catches a magical fish and uses his wishes to bring happiness to his wife? Appalachian Young People's Theatre brings this classic story to life with a twist— you become part of the magic! This interactive performance invites the audience to step into the action, creating scenery, sound effects, and more.
Apr
15
“Chatbots: Moral and Religious Perspectives” with Dr. Christopher Bartel and Dr. Randall Reed
Philosophy and Religious Studies in the Contemporary World
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Dr. Christopher Bartel, professor of philosophy, will give a talk titled “The Wrongness of Abusing Replika.” Dr. Randall Reed, professor of religious studies, will give a talk titled “The Changing of the Gods: AI, Religion and Chatbots.”
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10
39th Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition
May 24, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
The Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is a national juried competition presented annually by An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Since its establishment by Martin and Doris Rosen in 1987, the Rosen Competition continues a tradition of showcasing contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the beautiful campus of Appalachian State University.