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Boatright presents cello recital Jan. 22
Jan. 14, 2015
Alex Boatright, a 2012 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music, will present a cello recital Jan. 22 on campus.
DeHart named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Jan. 13, 2015
Following a national search, Dr. Jean DeHart has been named chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. DeHart served as interim chair following Dr. Janice Pope, who returned to the faculty.
Call for papers for 10th Annual Conference in World History and Economics
Jan. 13, 2015
This year’s conference theme is “History and Nature of Capitalism.” Paper or panel discussion proposals do not have to be tied directly to the conference theme, but papers fitting with the theme will be given special consideration.
Video stream of program on advancing civil rights for the LGBT community shown Jan. 19
Jan. 13, 2015
The Appalachian State University and Boone communities are invited to a live streaming of a panel discussion on advancing civil rights for the LGBT community.
Julian Bond to speak at Appalachian’s MLK commemoration Jan. 23
Jan. 12, 2015
Civil rights activist and professor Julian Bond will speak for the 31st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at Appalachian State University.
Hill appointed to North Carolina Psychology Board
Jan. 12, 2015
Dr. Robert Hill, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to a three-year term on the North Carolina Psychology Board.
Sustainability Film Series begins Jan. 20
Panelists include N.Y. Times bestselling author Colin Campbell
Jan. 12, 2015
The series includes “Fed Up,” “Thin Ice,” “Surviving Progress” and “Mission Blue.” The films were selected to help viewers better understand the challenges facing humankind and the planet and to broaden observations regarding environmental and economic sustainability and social justice.
Campus emergency alert system will be tested Feb. 4
Jan. 12, 2015
Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system – including siren, email, voice and text messaging and the Alertus desktop notification system.
Carnegie Foundation renews Appalachian’s community engagement classification
Jan. 12, 2015
Community engagement is defined as the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.
Race named university registrar at Appalachian
Jan. 9, 2015
Debbie Race comes to the university from UNC Asheville where she had served as university registrar for seven years. She also held positions at UNCA as associate registrar, director of advising and registration services, and coordinator of advising and retention.
McCorkindale named PRSSA National Faculty Adviser for 2015-17
Jan. 5, 2015
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced that Dr. Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, has been elected to a two-year term as PRSSA 2015-2017 National Faculty Adviser on the National Committee, starting June 1.
Future teachers travel the globe for international teaching experiences
Jan. 5, 2015
“Almost home, forever changed” is how Emily Johnson described her international student teaching experience in Costa Rica last spring.
Hughes appointed to service academy nomination board
Jan. 5, 2015
Dr. Vickie Hughes, an associate professor in the Department of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University, has been appointed to serve on Rep. Virginia Foxx’s Service Academy Nomination Board. Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.
Ludwig elected to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Board of Directors
Jan. 5, 2015
The Cambridge Center reaches thousands of people in need of behavioral solutions, such as helping children with autism, coping with aging or providing safer work environments in oil refineries.
Appalachian’s emphasis on study abroad gains continued recognition
Dec. 17, 2014
More and more Appalachian students are studying abroad, bringing continued recognition from the International Institute of Education.
Learning garden teaches children where food comes from
July 27, 2014
Appalachian State University students plant a learning garden to teach children how plants grow and where food comes from.
Appalachian’s American Cultural Center in China focuses on sustainability
July 7, 2014
Sustainability was the theme for recent activities at the American Cultural Center in Shenyang, China. The center, located at Northeastern University in Shenyang, is co-directed by Appalachian State University. It was launched in May 2013 with an initial $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State.
Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 entry reassembled in France
June 30, 2014
Maison Reciprocity, Appalachian State University’s entry in the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014, has been reassembled on its Versailles, France, location, and voting for the People’s Choice Award closes July 11.