The Glow Run, a nighttime “fun run” organized by Appalachian’s Wellness and Prevention Services and co-sponsored by the Department of Student Engagement and Leadership, honors the memory of Appalachian alumna Leigh Cooper Wallace ’92, who was a member of Appalachian’s track team, a lifelong runner and an advocate and spokesperson for victims of interpersonal violence. Runners and walkers will be provided glow sticks to carry as a symbol of support for a violence-free campus and to remember Wallace’s words: “We are stronger than we think.”

A student dance in Legends will follow the Glow Run. During the dance, tables will be set up with information and resources about violence prevention and intervention.

Schedule set for Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week

Aug. 29, 2019

Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides new and returning students information about on- and off-campus support services and resources for health and safety efforts.

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About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.