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Alumna Profile: Belinda Marino ’10 ’13
Nov. 7, 2017
Belinda Marino ’10 was named Wilkes County’s 2016-17 Teacher of the Year. When asked what she loves best about her career, Marino said that if she had to pick one, it would be the relationships she gets to build with students.
Appalachian recognizes Summeys as Family of the Year
Nov. 3, 2017
The Summey family’s dedication to Appalachian, and each other, was recognized by the Office of Parent and Family Services when they received the inaugural Family of the Year Award at the Family Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 21. The new award recognizes the important role students’ families play in their college success and is open to all Appalachian students.
Appalachian Wilson Scholars host Charlotte middle schoolers for outdoor leadership and college access programs
Initiative is part of the premier scholarship program that embodies academic excellence, leadership and service
Nov. 1, 2017
The City to Mountains Student Exchange was started in 2015 by current seniors Sarah Aldridge, from Concord, and Juliet Irving, from Batesburg, South Carolina, when they were sophomore Wilson Scholars at Appalachian.
Geography major finds adventure and stories in the field
Oct. 25, 2017
Digging a snowpit, setting up tents or strapping bags on horses high in the Andes is a long way from day-to-day life in Greensboro. For Evan Montpellier, who loves science and working with his hands, fieldwork for Appalachian State University’s Master of Arts in Geography pointed the way to a fulfilling course of study.
Storms surge across campus; aftermath soggy, but safe and sound
Oct. 25, 2017
A steady rain throughout the day Monday, Oct. 23, followed by mid-afternoon thunder, lightning and torrential rains, caused culverts to overflow, traffic snarls and rerouting, minor leaks in some Appalachian State University facilities and heavy flooding at off-campus housing.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 1
Oct. 25, 2017
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Poet Vivian Shipley to conclude Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series
Oct. 20, 2017
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University will conclude with two presentations by Vivian Shipley, a poet, critic and award-winning teacher. Shipley will present a craft talk on “The Poetry of Witness” and will read from her work.
Appalachian Children’s Literature Symposium scheduled for Oct. 28
Oct. 18, 2017
Poet and author Allan Wolf, authors Alan Gratz and Heather Bouwman and storyteller Donna Washington will present approaches for using literature to facilitate reading, creative writing and storytelling in educational settings at the fourth biennial Children’s Literature Symposium at Appalachian State University.
Black Mountain College Semester at Appalachian to include lectures, workshops, art, films and other events
Oct. 18, 2017
For Appalachian State University’s Black Mountain College (BMC) Semester in spring 2018, multiple departments across the university are collaborating with area museums and other venues to host exhibits, lectures and workshops that will highlight the importance of BMC’s influence within the Appalachian region’s creative, educational and political movements.
Alumnus’ new endowment fund and named space in Peacock Hall honor information systems professor
Oct. 17, 2017
A new endowment fund and meeting and networking space at Appalachian State University have been established to honor Dr. Albert L. Harris, a longtime professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management in the Walker College of Business (WCOB).
One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Watauga County
Oct. 16, 2017
One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed in Watauga County on October 16, 2017. The case is in an Appalachian State University student. County and university health officials report the individual diagnosed with pertussis is being treated, per guidelines established by the State of North Carolina and the Centers for Disease Control, and is fully cooperating in following isolation instructions.
Researchers link western wildfire activity to arctic warming
Appalachian's Dr. Peter Soulé and UNCG's Dr. Paul Knapp say the connection may be through a phenomenon called the “Arctic Amplification”
Oct. 12, 2017
Are the devastating wildfires in California potentially linked to larger atmospheric processes related to human-caused climate change? Researchers at Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro believe there might be a connection.
Appalachian’s Fleming Scholars honored at pinning ceremony Oct. 6
Oct. 10, 2017
Three of the four newest 2017-18 Fleming Scholars were recognized in a traditional pinning ceremony Friday, Oct. 6, on the Appalachian State University campus.
Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest is Saturday, Oct. 28
Oct. 10, 2017
The 7th annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest will be held on the campus of Appalachian State University to benefit Parent to Parent Family Support Network™-High Country.
Embracing a rich tradition — space and recognition for the NPHC’s Divine Nine
Oct. 9, 2017
Appalachian State University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plots and Gardens project provides space and recognition for the Divine Nine — the historically black Greek-letter organizations that compose the NPHC.
Reclaiming a community treasure
Appalachian research, community support culminate in marker at African-American cemetery
Oct. 4, 2017
Student and faculty researchers and community support have helped reclaim an African-American cemetery near campus.
Alumna Profile: Tess Goldberger ’17
Oct. 3, 2017
Goldberger had no trouble securing job offers by the time she finished her bachelor’s degree in fermentation sciences.
Poet Susan Ludvigson appears in Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series
Oct. 3, 2017
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University will continue with two presentations by Susan Ludvigson, an award-winning poet and the 2017-18 Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at Appalachian, where she is teaching a seminar in advanced poetry.