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Chancellor marks progress toward meeting strategic goals, discusses building expansion at Appalachian
March 21, 2018
Chancellor Sheri Everts discussed new programs, progress toward meeting five-year strategic goals and plans for expansion of and improvements to Appalachian’s campus during the most recent Board of Trustees meeting.
Appalachian’s Zack Vernon co-edits new collection of essays on Ron Rash
March 21, 2018
“Summoning the Dead: Essays on Ron Rash” is the first book-length collection of scholarship on professor and award-winning author Ron Rash. The volume was co-edited by Appalachian professor Zack Vernon.
“Hyper Local” Carbon Offsetting: A Collaborative Effort for Methane Capture and Destruction
March 20, 2018
This academic year, 963 students, faculty, and staff at Appalachian paid $8 to offset their travel to and from campus by voluntarily participating in the Carbon Neutral Commuter (CNC) program. Starting this year, proceeds from the program benefit a methane capture and destruction project at the Wilkes County landfill.
Lord Michael Hastings to give 60th Boyles Lecture at Appalachian
March 16, 2018
Lord Michael Hastings, global head of corporate citizenship for KPMG International, will present the 60th Boyles Lecture at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian professors co-author book about contemporary perspectives on war
March 15, 2018
Appalachian sociology professors Cameron Lippard and Pavel Osinsky, along with Lon Strauss, co-authored “War: Contemporary Perspectives on Armed Conflicts around the World,” a new textbook examining interdisciplinary perspectives on war.
Appalachian is a UNC System leader for energy and water reduction
March 15, 2018
Appalachian’s 45 percent energy intensity reduction leads the UNC System. In 2016-17, the university avoided using enough energy to power 2,160 average North Carolina houses for the year.
Dedicated benefactor and philanthropist Irwin ‘Ike’ Belk remembered
March 9, 2018
Many of the sculptures that adorn Appalachian State University’s campus were gifted by Irwin “Ike” Belk. The prominent North Carolina business leader and philanthropist died Saturday, Feb. 24, at his home. Belk was 95.
Poet Anne Waldman visits Appalachian
Waldman's visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series and the 2018 Black Mountain College Semester
March 8, 2018
Anne Waldman – a poet, performer, professor, editor and cultural activist – will visit as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The author of more than 40 collections of poetry and poetics, Waldman is distinguished professor of poetics at Naropa University.
Appalachian’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces spring 2018 lineup
March 8, 2018
Writers for the spring series include poet Anne Waldman, novelist and essayist Calvin Baker, creative nonfiction author Dennis Covington and poet Linda Hogan.
Appalachian professor emeritus co-authors novel about climate change
March 5, 2018
Appalachian Professor Emeritus Dr. Harvard Ayers and David Harman explain why climate change is affecting the Earth and how to solve it in their recently published novel, “Train Wreck Earth.”
Art professor’s work acquired by Asheville Museum of Science
March 2, 2018
An anonymous donor recently purchased “Advance,” a print installation by Appalachian art professor April Flanders, and presented the piece as a gift to the Asheville Museum of Science.
Theatre students experience master class with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel
March 2, 2018
On Feb. 23, 2018, Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel led a performance master class for eight theatre arts majors at Appalachian State University’s Valborg Theatre with the goal of helping participants prepare for future auditions. The campus community and public were invited to observe the class to learn more about the industry and her career.
Appalachian’s Dr. Amy Dellinger Page speaks about toxic masculinity on NPR’s 1A
March 1, 2018
Dr. Amy Dellinger Page, department chair of Appalachian’s Department of Sociology, was recently interviewed on NPR show 1A about the definition of toxic masculinity.
N.C. Surplus Lines Association supports Appalachian’s insurance center with $100K gift
March 1, 2018
North Carolina Surplus Lines Association continues its support of Appalachian’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center with $100,000 gift.
Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners
Feb. 28, 2018
For the second year in a row, Chancellor Sheri Everts’ Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program awards five Appalachian faculty members up to $10,000 each for their innovative proposals.
Appalachian students design park plan for Tennessee city
Feb. 27, 2018
Undergraduate students in Appalachian’s IDEXlab create a master plan to bring new life to Covered Bridge and Edwards Island parks in Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian — March events
A stepping stone to a liberal arts education
Feb. 23, 2018
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian explores sustaining culture of place through various events offered on the university’s campus and at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Appalachian Energy Summit midyear event brings diverse perspectives
Feb. 23, 2018
During the 2018 Appalachian Energy Summit midyear meeting held in Winston-Salem this month, diverse perspectives and ideas were shared on best practices in support of a clean energy economy.