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RAVE safety app available to university community
Oct. 7, 2015
A new mobile phone safety app is being implemented at Appalachian State University to enhance student, faculty and staff safety on campus.
Author and environmental activist Denise Giardina speaks Oct. 20 at Appalachian
Oct. 6, 2015
Novelist and environmental activist Denise Giardina will read from her work at Appalachian State University as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
David Levy explores the digital environment and mindfulness Oct. 21
Oct. 6, 2015
David Levy will explore the connection between today’s digital environment and mindfulness in his presentation “Mindful Tech: Finding Balance in an Age of Overload and Distraction.”
13th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition opens for submissions
Oct. 6, 2015
The 13th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition (AMPC) is open for registration and submissions.
Faces of Courage Award presented to four Appalachian alumni
Oct. 5, 2015
They might not have realized it at the time, but many former Appalachian State University faculty, staff and students spearheaded the university’s diversity efforts beginning in the 1960s.
Beaver College of Health Sciences to host employee health fair
Oct. 5, 2015
The Beaver College of Health Sciences will hold the “Harvest Your Health” employee health fair. The fair will provide early detection and prevention health screenings and educational opportunities for faculty, staff and other Appalachian employees.
Award-winning Kander and Ebb musical “Chicago” opens this weekend
Oct. 5, 2015
The Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble presents the multi-award winning musical “Chicago,” by the legendary duo of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Westglow Resort & Spa owner Bonnie Schaefer to speak at Appalachian Oct. 13
Oct. 5, 2015
Bonnie Schaefer, owner of Westglow Resort & Spa and former co-CEO of Claire’s Stores Inc., is the guest speaker for this year’s fall Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian awards honorary bachelor’s degree to Lenoir resident Patricia Beane
Oct. 2, 2015
More than 50 years after enrolling in college, Lenoir resident Patricia Ferguson Beane now has a diploma. Beane received an honorary bachelor’s degree during Appalachian State University’s Celebration of Integration held Oct. 2 on campus.
Aiken, Dollar and Moretz honored by Appalachian’s Alumni Association
Oct. 2, 2015
Laura Aiken of Apex, N.C. Rep. Nelson Dollar of Cary and Reba Moretz of Boone have been honored by the Appalachian Alumni Association at Appalachian State University for their distinguished careers and service to the university.
Homecoming parade canceled
Oct. 1, 2015
Appalachian State University’s Homecoming Parade, scheduled for Friday evening, Oct. 2, in downtown Boone, has been canceled due to potentially severe weather.
Works by Britten and Brahms featured in Oct. 13 recital
Sep. 30, 2015
Oboist Alicia Chapman and clarinetist Douglas Miller will perform works by Benjamin Britten and Johannes Brahms during a Hayes School of Music faculty recital.
Rosenberg honored by Global Science and Technology Forum
Sep. 30, 2015
Rosenberg, Pornchai Jullamate (Burapha University) and Ouaypon Tungthongchai (Kasetsart University) won the Best Research Paper award for their paper “Global Aging and Eldercare: The Internationalization of ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers.’”
Pianist Rodney Reynerson performs Oct. 11
Sep. 30, 2015
Works by Grieg, Chopin, Ravel, Gershwin and ter Veldhius will be performed during a recital by pianist Rodney Reynerson.
Coffee with a Cop held Oct. 7 in Trivette Hall
Sep. 30, 2015
Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff are invited to meet university police officers to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink a free cup of coffee.
Homecoming location changes
Sep. 29, 2015
Due to inclement weather, three Friday night homecoming events at Appalachian State University have been moved from outdoor locations to the Holmes Convocation Center.
Adcock, Roess and Barnes elected to positions on Appalachian’s Board of Trustees
Sep. 29, 2015
Adcock will continue as chairman of the board and Roess was re-elected vice chair. Jimmy Barnes of Raleigh was elected to a one-year term as secretary of the board.
Commemoration of Integration will be streamed via the Internet
Sep. 29, 2015
The ceremony, to be held in the Holmes Convocation Center, is designed to inform, educate and provide deserved recognition and acknowledgement to the historic integration at Appalachian The program will honor former students and faculty who played a role during this time.