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Classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro performs Nov. 10
Oct. 30, 2015
From the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to performances in Paris, Geneva and Bologna, classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro is known for his mastery of diverse musical styles.
Choral works from around the globe performed Nov. 6
Oct. 30, 2015
A performance by the University Singers and Chamber Singers from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will take the audience on a global excursion through the choral works by international composers.
Jazz organist Tony Monaco joins Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble I Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
Jazz, and plenty of it, is on tap when organist Tony Monaco performs at Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I from the Hayes School of Music.
Brass ensembles at Appalachian perform Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
The ensembles performing are the Appalachian Tuba/Euphonium Collective, Appalachian Trumpet Choir, Appalachian Trombone Choir and Appalachian Horn Choir.
X-rays uncover gut of 320-million-year-old animal
Oct. 28, 2015
The inner workings of a tiny fossil have been studied using X-ray microscopy, revealing evidence of its digestive system for the first time.
Campus Forum to be held on online education Nov. 9
Oct. 27, 2015
A campus forum—“Online Teaching: Issues, Conflicts, and Controversies for Faculty, Students, and the Public”— will be held by the Appalachian State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Friction Quartet performs Nov. 1 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Friction Quartet, whose performances have been called “terribly beautiful” (San Francisco Classical Voice), “stunningly passionate” (Calgary Herald) and “chillingly effective” (San Francisco Examiner), will perform at Appalachian State University.
Program on the Confederate battle flag presented Nov. 19
Oct. 27, 2015
Associate Professor Cameron Lippard will present “Heritage or Hate?: The Confederate Battle Flag in the 21st Century.”
Step Afrika! performs Nov. 17 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Step Afrika! is the first professional dance company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping.
Professor joins project to help veterans become farmers
Oct. 27, 2015
Helping former soldiers transition to farming to help meet the nation’s food system needs is a goal of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Appalachian State University is part of that effort.
Coffee with a Cop held Nov. 4 in Plemmons Student Union
Oct. 27, 2015
Coffee with a Cop provides the campus community the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work on campus.
Mindful check-ins can facilitate use of technology, expert says
Oct. 26, 2015
Technology devices can be powerful tools, but they also can distract us and contribute to a machine-like culture that often brings dissatisfaction to our lives, according to Dr. David Levy, who visited Appalachian State University as the 2015 Belk Distinguished Lecturer.
Looking Glass Gallery presents ‘DESCANT’ art exhibit by Elizabeth Shanahan
Oct. 26, 2015
Shanahan is a studio art major from Western North Carolina. She is known for her built-surface lyrical paintings. She deals with issues of personhood, timelessness and decay.
Venue change for “English Without Effort,” a combination of two Eugene Ionesco plays, presented Nov. 6-10
Oct. 26, 2015
“English Without Effort” combines two classic Eugene Ionesco plays, “The Bald Soprano” and “Jack, or the Submission.” According to Director Derek Gagnier, Ionesco may have lived in the 20th century, but his writings relate to the Millennial generation.
Campus emergency siren test conducted Nov. 4
Oct. 26, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11:55 a.m.
Steely Pan Steel Band performs Oct. 30
Oct. 26, 2015
It’s time for a calypso break with the Steely Pan Steel Band. The band is directed by Byron Hedgepeth, an instructor in the Hayes School of Music.
Smith Gallery and SECCA present discussion by North Carolina Artists Fellows
Oct. 23, 2015
The Smith Gallery in partnership with the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) presents “Point & Counterpoint: N.C. Arts Fellows in Dialogue” at Appalachian State University.
Black Mountain College historians to speak Oct. 27 at Appalachian
Oct. 19, 2015
The history of the innovative Black Mountain College is the focus of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.