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Named in honor of Selu, the Cherokee corn-mother, First Woman and goddess of the corn, the lecture seeks to honor the matrilineal culture of the Cherokee by highlighting the remarkable contributions of contemporary Cherokee women leaders. This year we are honored to host former Chief Joyce Dugan of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

This year’s theme is "Stories and Music Across Cultures.” Visiting authors include Jeff Zentner, Raúl the Third, and Rajani LaRocca. The biennial Children’s Literature Symposium began in 2011 and is jointly hosted by University Libraries and the Reich College of Education.

Join us for award winning author Katie Ives as the University Libraries sponsors an event in conjunction with the Banff Film Festival. Ives is the recipient of the 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Special Jury Mention for her debut book, Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams. This event will feature time for a question and answer session as well as a book signing.

Join us for a presentation by Kui Chen, a student at App State, as he shares his experiences living in China and Japan. Kui will answer your questions about his experiences in both countries and will teach you how to make “teru teru bozu” and “origami frog”, which you will be able to take home with you.

Join INTAPP for our annual International Meet and Greet! You will have the opportunity to meet International Students and learn more about their studying abroad experiences in America and their perspectives on cultural differences. There will also be live performances showcasing different cultures repesented on App State's Campus.

Join us for the Black & Gold Leadership Awards held in Parkway Ballroom. Doors will open at 5:30pm for hors d'oeuvre and mingling, the Award Ceremony begins promptly at 6pm. The purpose of Black & Gold Leadership Awards, previously known as Student Organization Leadership Awards, is to recognize the outstanding leadership and achievements of Appalachian State University’s student organizations, student leaders, and club advisors.

Join us for dinner and discussion of disability advocacy, ableism, identity, and language. As the topic of disability becomes increasingly prevalent, this event will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the subject of disability. Whether you are a person with a disability or curious to learn more, event leaders will address topics such as how to talk about disability, inclusive language, and offer strategies for creating disability-affirming environments.

Blood drives are sponsored quarterly by the American Red Cross. Faculty, staff, retirees, and family members can now complete their pre-reading and health history questions online by visiting redbrossblood.org on the day of their donor appointment to help reduce the time they spend at the driveby up to 15 minutes. Appointments are highly suggested. Walk-ins are welcomed but will be taken after donors with appointments.

The Japanese Culture Club invites you to celebrate our annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us for a night of free food, games, performances, and activities designed to help us appreciate, celebrate, and learn about the unique culture of Japan.

The Appalachian State University 2023 Freshwater Conference is a one-day conference focused on the theme “Fresh Water” and intends to explore the ways fresh water connects and affects us across cultures, industries, science, and art, both in Appalachia and in a broader context. The conference will feature 8 speakers with the intent to foster meaningful, creative, and exciting discussion across disciplines to better understand the way freshwater connects us.

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.

“The smell of money”—that’s what Big Pork calls the stench of pig waste in the air in eastern North Carolina, where much of the world’s bacon and barbecue is made. But to Elsie Herring and others who live near the state’s giant pig factories, the revolting odor is a call to battle against generations of injustice. A story about the power of love for one’s family and community to triumph over even the largest forces of injustice, The Smell of Money calls upon viewers to see the people behind what's on our plates––and to join the fight for a better future for us all.

Shodo, Japanese calligraphy is an artistic way of writing the Japanese language. In this workshop, you will learn how to use basic calligraphy materials and write your favorite Japanese words with your name in Japanese.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Natasha Trethewey served two terms as the 19th Poet Laureate of the United States (2012-2014). In his citation, Librarian of Congress James Billington wrote, “Her poems dig beneath the surface of history—personal or communal, from childhood or from a century ago—to explore the human struggles that we all face.” Trethewey was the first Southerner to receive the honor since Robert Penn Warren, in 1986, and the first African-American since Rita Dove, in 1993.

For the neurodiverse, typical study tips may not work. Join us as we discuss study tips with AS-U-R that might click better with neurodiverse brains. This is part of the live Twitch streams that Wellness and Prevention Services hosts where we discuss wellbeing while playing video games.

Nickole Brown received her MFA from the Vermont College, studied literature at Oxford University, and was the editorial assistant for the late Hunter S. Thompson. Jacobs holds an MFA from Purdue University and a BA from Smith College. Her poetry, essays, and fiction have appeared or are forthcoming in publications including Orion, Ploughshares, Image, and New England Review.

Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.

An Appalachian Summer Festival proudly presents the 12th annual Rosen-Schaffel Concerto Competition for Young & Emerging Artists, known for the pivotal role it has played in launching the careers of some of our region’s most promising young artists. This year’s competition, in partnership with the Hayes School of Music, extends eligibility to undergraduate and graduate collegiate musicians to 10 states across the southeast.