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Diversity Scholars Program – building unity through diversity
Nov. 10, 2016
Want to help build unity through diversity? The Diversity Scholars Program is one of Appalachian’s top scholarship programs.
Smith Gallery presents ‘Slant’ Nov. 9-18, with an artists’ reception Nov. 17
Nov. 7, 2016
The Smith Gallery at Appalachian State University presents “Slant,” a part juried, part curated exhibition featuring some of the best works made by students in Appalachian’s graphic design and commercial photography programs.
German diplomat to speak at Kristallnacht commemoration Nov. 10
Nov. 7, 2016
Appalachian State University will host a gathering and commemoration of Kristallnacht, the November 1938 anti-Jewish pogroms in Nazi Germany.
Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to appear Nov. 10 in Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University
Nov. 7, 2016
Robert Olen Butler, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has written 16 novels and six volumes of short fiction. He describes “Perfume River,” his latest novel, as “the best book I’ve ever written.” There are likely many reasons.
Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble to take place at Appalachian State University Nov. 16-19
Nov. 7, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will premiere seven original dance works during the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) Nov. 16-19.
‘Art of the Book’ exhibition presented in Looking Glass Gallery through Nov. 11
Nov. 7, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Art of the Book,” a student and alumni juried exhibition through Nov. 11.
Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 11 at Appalachian State University
Nov. 7, 2016
Chris Heivly, the co-founder of MapQuest, will deliver the keynote address during the 12th annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit on Nov. 11 in Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Clarinet Choir, smaller chamber ensembles to perform Nov. 9 in Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University
Nov. 7, 2016
The program will feature chamber music composed or arranged for multiple clarinets and/or piano, and it will feature two selections arranged for clarinet choir. Andrea L. Cheeseman, a professor of clarinet at Appalachian, directs the Appalachian Clarinet Choir, a 19-member ensemble, and she coaches the smaller ensembles.
Dr. Zach Throckmorton of Lincoln Memorial University to lecture on Homo naledi Nov. 9 in I.G. Greer Auditorium at Appalachian State University
Nov. 7, 2016
Throckmorton is an assistant professor of anatomy at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. He wrote one of the first papers on Homo naledi.
Tony and Emmy Award-winning legend Ben Vereen to give master class on musical theatre Nov. 11 for theatre majors at Appalachian State University
Nov. 4, 2016
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to see a master at work! Tony Award-winner Ben Vereen's legendary performances transcend time and are woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy.
Five new members join Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors
Nov. 2, 2016
Five new members have been elected to the Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors: Stephanie Billings ’92 of Greensboro, Bryan Haas ’82 of Boone, Dr. Kimberly Jones Green ’98 ’01 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Allen Lockwood Jr. ’93 of Charlotte, and Steven Price of Blowing Rock.
Faculty, student researchers at Appalachian State University and UNC Asheville research threatened plant species
Nov. 1, 2016
The plant, called Spiraea virginiana, has been on the federal government’s list of threatened species since 1990. It dwells solely in white water, high-gradient streams in drainage from the Tennessee, Cumberland and New rivers in North Carolina.
College of Fine and Applied Arts celebrates innovation, community engagement at Nov. 4 First Friday
Nov. 1, 2016
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts will host a celebration of innovation in its new space at 182 Howard St. during the Nov. 4 First Friday Art Crawl in downtown Boone.
Ceremony recognizes Appalachian State University’s Willie C. Fleming Scholars
Oct. 31, 2016
Seven Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship recipients were recognized at a ceremony Friday, Oct. 21, in the Solarium of the Plemmons Student Union – four of whom potentially will complete four years at Appalachian State University incurring no in-state tuition and fees.
Transportation Insight chairman tells Appalachian State University students to lead with innovation, humility
Oct. 28, 2016
Paul Thompson, founder and chairman of Transportation Insight and a supporter of business programs at Appalachian State University, delivered the 58th Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture on Oct. 28 in Appalachian’s Holmes Convocation Center.
Guy Miron, prominent Holocaust scholar, to speak at Appalachian State University Nov. 1
Oct. 28, 2016
Miron’s talk is titled “Modern Jewish Historiography: Between ‘Usable Past,’ National Narrative and the Transnational Challenge.” Miron is a professor of Jewish history and the chair of the Department of History, Philosophy and Jewish Studies at the Open University of Israel.
Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University to present an eclectic range of concerts beginning Oct. 30
Oct. 28, 2016
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present six concerts featuring the university’s student ensembles between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.
Carol Tyler, graphic novelist, to appear Nov. 3 in Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University
Oct. 28, 2016
Back around 2003, when graphic novelist Carol Tyler received a call from her father, Chuck Tyler, the conversation took a surprising turn.