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Women’s choral ensembles perform March 28
March 25, 2015
The women’s choral symposium will feature the Appalachian Treble Choir from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music and N.C. State University’s women’s choir Vox Accalia.
“The Marriage of Figaro” performed March 26-29 at Appalachian
March 24, 2015
The Appalachian Opera Theatre will present Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Reading Clinic named for Reich College of Education benefactor Pat A. Anderson
March 24, 2015
A reading clinic at Appalachian State University that helps children improve their reading skills has been named in honor of university benefactor Pat A. Anderson of Taylorsville.
“Assassins” musical to be presented April 2
March 23, 2015
Marking the 150th anniversary of the April 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE) presents the multi-award winning musical “Assassins” by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman.
Spring Open House scheduled for April 18
March 23, 2015
High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to learn about academics and campus life at Appalachian State University during its Spring Open House.
Lecture on ‘Coping with the Cascading Crises of Our World’ presented March 26
March 20, 2015
Author, activist and journalism professor Robert Jensen will speak on “Coping with the Cascading Crises of Our World” at Appalachian State University.
Investment in Appalachian yielded a 15.9 percent ROI in new income, economic value study shows
March 19, 2015
Spend a dollar on education at Appalachian State University and that dollar will yield another $6.40 in benefits to taxpayers, or a 15.9 percent return on investment, according to an economic impact value of higher education conducted by the Idaho-based company Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) for the University of North Carolina system.
Grant Wallace Band performs March 26
March 19, 2015
The trio of musicians-composers is known for incorporating new music, modern jazz and old-time folk styles in their performances.
Talk on combating anti-Semitism in Europe presented March 25
March 18, 2015
Rabbi Andrew Baker—director of International Jewish Affairs for the American Jewish Committee (AJC)—will speak on “Combating Anti-Semitism in a Changing Europe: Confronting Old Demons and New Threats.”
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble to be held March 25 – 28
March 18, 2015
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2015 Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble (SADE), the major dance event of this semester.
Appalachian’s 24-hour fundraiser wins CASE Grand Award and sets the stage for this year’s #iBackAPP event
March 17, 2015
The day-long fund drive was held last year to generate pride in Appalachian, increase the alumni participation rate and raise support for The Appalachian Fund, the university’s unrestricted annual fund.
Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament held April 12
March 17, 2015
The 9th Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament is a collaboration between Appalachian State University and Watauga High School to celebrate the community’s cultural diversity.
‘Guyland’ author Michael Kimmel lectures at Appalachian April 14
March 16, 2015
Kimmel is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. He is a distinguished professor of sociology and gender studies at Stony Brook University, where he directs the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities.
Coffee with a Cop held April 2
March 16, 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.
Economics scholar Deirdre N. McCloskey to speak at Appalachian’s world history and economics conference
March 16, 2015
Appalachian Spring – Tenth Annual Conference in World History and Economics brings together scholars who present research and discuss topics related to world history and economics. This year’s theme is “History and Nature of Capitalism.”
Campus emergency siren test conducted April 1
March 16, 2015
Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system.
Clarinetist Kevin Streich performs in March 24 recital
March 16, 2015
Kevin Streich, a member of the music faculty at UNC Pembroke, will present a guest recital on the clarinet. Streich will perform “Arlequin” by Louis Cahuzac, “Parable for Solo Clarinet, Op. 126” by Vincent Persichetti and “Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin” by Paul Harvey.
Steely Pan Steel Band performs March 22
March 13, 2015
Joining the band will be guests Rob Falvo, who will play the vibraphone, and Jonathon Sale, who will perform a solo on a set of steel pans called guitars.