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Applications open for the Alpha Gamma Scholarship at Appalachian
April 29, 2015
The Alpha Gamma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will award two scholarships to students majoring in teacher education.
Bennett wins Capote Literary Trust Scholarship
April 28, 2015
Andrew D. Bennett of Cary has won the Truman Capote Literary Trust Scholarship for Creative Writing (prose) for 2015-16. Bennett is a junior at Appalachian State University majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing. His first place award is $3,420.
Hudnall and Keeter honored for excellence in teaching in Appalachian’s general education program
April 28, 2015
Amy Hudnall and Rebecca Keeter have been honored for their exemplary teaching in Appalachian State University’s general education program.
Conway and Pope honored by Appalachian’s University College
April 28, 2015
Two lecturers in the Department of English at Appalachian State University have been honored by University College and its general education program for their teaching and work with undergraduate students.
Works by Italian composers performed May 1 by the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra
April 27, 2015
Selections composed by Italian opera great Verdi will be performed by the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra.
Students present research at 29th Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research
April 27, 2015
The group of thirty-seven undergraduate students presented research in 18 subject areas through oral presentations or by presenting a research poster.
Girls on the Run takes registration for May 3 event; international organization reaches 1 million girls served
April 27, 2015
The nonprofit organization Girls on the Run International – a physical-activity based, positive youth development (PA-PYD) program that empowers girls in the 3rd – 8th grade – has announced it will serve its one-millionth girl in 2015. Girls on the Run of the High Country is part of that milestone, having served more than 800 girls since its launch in 2009.
Appalachian Chorale performs Rutter and Bernstein April 28
April 27, 2015
The Appalachian Chorale will perform works by John Rutter and Leonard Bernstein.
Warner to chair Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance
April 23, 2015
Kevin Warner currently is associate professor and chair of the Department of Dance at The State University of New York College at Brockport.
Pianist Bair Shagdaron performs April 26
April 23, 2015
Major works for piano by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin will be performed by pianist Bair Shagdron.
Jazz vocal ensemble performs April 29
April 23, 2015
The 17-member Jazz Vocal Ensemble at Appalachian State University performs its last concert of the spring semester.
Coffee with a Cop held May 4
April 22, 2015
University Police at Appalachian State University invite students, faculty and staff to meet officers and discuss community issues, build relationships and drink a free cup of coffee during Coffee with a Cop
SECU members partner with Appalachian for $1.76 million teacher education scholarship program
April 22, 2015
Through well-established traditions of investing in teacher education, the SECU Foundation and Appalachian State University are working together to bring a new rural teacher education scholarship program to Western North Carolina and the Appalachian region – the SECU Appalachian Partnership.
Faculty restructure biology curriculum for science and non-science majors
April 21, 2015
Changes to modernize the biology curriculum and address a variety of learners has resulted in a restructuring of the four-year biology curriculum at Appalachian State University, starting with the introductory courses.
Campus alert system tested May 6
April 21, 2015
Appalachian State University will conduct a test of its campus siren warning system Wednesday, May 6, at 11:45 a.m.
Appalachian Gospel Choir performs April 26
April 21, 2015
Works by contemporary gospel composer Kirk Franklin are among those that the Appalachian Gospel Choir will perform.
Chamber and university singers perform April 23
April 20, 2015
Stephen M. Hopkins is the conductor, Hollie Lacy is the accompanist and John Fowler is the guest tenor.
Collegium Musicum performs April 24 at Appalachian
April 20, 2015
Works from the 17th and 18th centuries comprise the performance by Collegium Musicum at Appalachian State University.