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Recent graduate’s artwork commissioned by Appalachian’s chancellor
March 15, 2017
Sloane Whaley ’16, who studied studio art in Appalachian’s Department of Art, recently had work commissioned by Appalachian’s Chancellor Sheri N. Everts. Whaley’s piece was third in a series dedicated to and inspired by her mother, who passed away in November.
Appalachian’s “Say What?” presentations on freedom of speech to include 5 nationally recognized speakers; several timely topics to be addressed
March 15, 2017
Five speakers, all experts in their fields, will deliver lectures and/or lead discussions during “Say What?: Examining Freedom of Speech at App State,” a weeklong series of events beginning March 23 on the campus of Appalachian State University.
Spring break study abroad opportunity makes global connections
March 14, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences program in Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies at collaborated with four organizations to create a study abroad research trip in Holocaust studies for Appalachian students during their 2017 spring break.
Nile Project’s April 4 performance at Appalachian inspires a slew of residency activities over a 3-day period, benefitting programs from sustainability to the arts
March 13, 2017
The Nile Project—a collective of 35 musicians from 11 Nile countries—will hold a residency at Appalachian, including 11 activities over three days, affecting not only various arts programs but also initiatives related to sustainability, of which Appalachian is a leader.
Art and geology students at Appalachian collaborate to sculpt Triassic aetosaur based on a handful of pre-historic bones unearthed in North Carolina
March 10, 2017
Imagine an aetosaur wandering outside Rankin Science Building. Art and geology students have. See what they’ve created.
Broyhill Fellows team wins regional research challenge
March 9, 2017
For the sixth year running, a team of students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has won the regional CFA Institute Research Challenge, sponsored by CFA Society North Carolina (Chartered Financial Analysts).
Three Appalachian students to work this summer in the Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Center of the Aspen Music Festival and School
March 8, 2017
Graham Sloboda and Adam Campbell will be assistant engineers in the festival’s Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Center, and Jordan Bailey will serve as one of its engineers.
Winners of 2016 Boone Discovery Forum develop innovative ideas for saving water, encouraging creative entrepreneurship and fostering dialogue
March 7, 2017
Three teams of student entrepreneurs from Appalachian State University will compete for $10,000 in underwriting at the annual BB&T Leadership Symposium beginning Friday in Raleigh. They will also refine their business ideas, hone their pitch skills, network with other entrepreneurs from across North Carolina and learn more about starting a business from the state’s leaders in innovation.
‘The Physics of the Soul’ documentary to be presented March 21
March 7, 2017
“The Physics of the Soul,” a documentary about the possible relationships between quantum physics and well-being, will be presented at Appalachian. A discussion with filmmaker Frank Huguenard will follow the screening.
Cross-institutional research in physics and astronomy leads to best undergraduate student paper
March 7, 2017
Hunter Stark, an Appalachian State University sophomore communication major from Charlotte, and James Howe, a Southwestern Community College senior and triple major in electronics, computer, and network engineering technology from Miami, Florida, have been awarded the best undergraduate student paper from the North Carolina Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers.
Nicholson presented with H. Lewis Gaston Award by College News Association of the Carolinas
March 6, 2017
Jane Nicholson of Boone was presented with the College News Association of the Carolinas’ (CNAC) H. Lewis Gaston Award for outstanding service March 6.
Poet Bianca Spriggs to appear March 30 in Appalachian’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
March 6, 2017
When Bianca Spriggs appears March 30 in the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University, the occasion will draw attention to her significant, growing body of poetry. Or is it poetry-plus?
Appalachian hosts Food for Thought: A Sustainable, Community Series on Food beginning March 7
March 2, 2017
This spring, Appalachian State University is hosting a four-part community series on sustainable food. Appalachian Food Research for Equity, Sustainability and Health (AppalFRESH) and Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE) will sponsor “Food for Thought,” a series of talks about sustainable food in the High Country.
IlaSahai Prouty named associate dean of Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
March 2, 2017
IlaSahai Prouty, assistant professor in the Department of Art at Appalachian State University, has been named associate dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Prouty began her new role on Jan. 1.
Astronomer Michael Brown to discuss ‘Planet Nine from Outer Space’ March 23
March 2, 2017
The Morgan Lecture Series of Science will host Dr. Michael Brown, a solar-system astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy from California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
Luck o’ the Lassie fundraiser will be held March 19 to benefit Girls on the Run
March 1, 2017
The event will feature wine and beer tastings, food prepared by The Best Cellar chefs and a live auction. Auction items include Appalachian State University athletic event tickets; custom jewelry; lift tickets to local ski resorts; Appalachian Arts and Cultural Programs event tickets; Deer Valley Racket Club membership; area accommodations and restaurant gift certificates; and many other items.
Turchin Center hosts Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition and Pieces of the Puzzle: Community Outreach
Feb. 28, 2017
Two exhibitions that occur annually at Appalachian State University’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, “Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition” (AMPC) and “Pieces of the Puzzle: Community Outreach,” will open on March 3, which coincides with the First Friday Downtown Boone Art Crawl.
Free tax help available for students, faculty and staff
Feb. 28, 2017
The Department of Accounting in the Walker College of Business is operating a free tax help lab for Appalachian State University students, staff and faculty, with services available now through April 12.