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Phyllis Kloda named dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts
May 12, 2016
Phyllis Kloda has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts after a national search. She begins her duties July 1, 2016.
Dr. Melba Spooner named dean of the Reich College of Education
May 12, 2016
Dr. Melba Spooner has been named dean of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education after a national search. She begins her duties July 1, 2016.
Appalachian hosts Summer Theatre Education Program June 16–17
May 11, 2016
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host “Directing for Theatre” on June 16–17 as the 2016 Appalachian Summer Theatre Education Program (AppSTEP). The 2016 AppSTEP guest presenter is J. Daniel Herring.
Looking Glass Gallery presents “Unrequited Contemplation”
May 10, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Unrequited Contemplation,” an exhibition featuring work by Alissa Sauter. “Unrequited Contemplation” is on display through May 13. There will be a reception held on May 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Looking Glass Gallery. This event is free and open to the public.
Sixty-one undergraduates participate in National Conference on Undergraduate Research
May 9, 2016
Sixty-one Appalachian State University undergraduates representing 25 different academic departments presented their research at the 30th Annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research at UNC Asheville, April 7-9.
Appalachian alumnus David Furr nominated for Tony Award
May 9, 2016
David Furr, a 1994 graduate of Appalachian State University who is originally from Greensboro, is a 2016 Tony Award nominee for his performance in “Noises Off,” a Broadway comedy by English playwright Michael Frayn.
Register for craft enrichment opportunities at Appalachian
May 5, 2016
The Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University is offering 22 summer classes to local community members. Registration is now open.
Devin K. Hoffman of Franklinton awarded $7,500 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
May 4, 2016
The Excellence in Education Foundation has awarded Appalachian State University junior geology major Devin K. Hoffman of Franklinton a $7,500 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
Students share the stage with dozens of statewide theatres in collaborative “Shakespeare Marathon: 38 Plays in Five Days”
May 3, 2016
Twenty current students and recent graduates of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University participated in two different productions performed as part of the “Shakespeare Marathon: 38 Plays in Five Days” at the North Carolina Museum of History.
Campus emergency siren test conducted May 4
May 3, 2016
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system Wednesday, May 4, at 11:55 a.m.
Commencement ceremonies to be held May 13 and 14
May 2, 2016
Commencement ceremonies will be held at Appalachian State University Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, in six separate events.
Yom HaShoah at Appalachian begins April 30 with play by second-generation Holocaust survivor
April 26, 2016
For this year’s Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), Appalachian State University’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies has worked with partners throughout North Carolina to organize two events.
Appalachian Common Reading Program announces 2016-17 book
April 26, 2016
Appalachian State University has chosen the common reading selection for the 2016-17 academic year. It will be “So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed” by Jon Ronson, published in 2015.
Appalachian Chorale to perform May 3
April 25, 2016
The Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Chorale will perform Tuesday, May 3, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall on the Appalachian State University campus.
Community Music School to present recital April 30
April 25, 2016
Students in the Community Music School in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present a recital Saturday, April 30, in Broyhill Music Center on campus.
Hayes School of Music to present “Cornocopia” May 4
April 25, 2016
The Hayes School of Music will present a recital titled “Cornocopia: An Evening of Music for the Horn” Wednesday, May 4, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall on the Appalachian State University campus.
Cuban professors visit Appalachian State University for sustainability tour
April 25, 2016
Professors from Universidad de la Habana visited Appalachian State University recently to learn about Appalachian’s sustainable technology programs.
Appalachian student Kasia Sweeny to receive Celia Moh Scholarship
April 25, 2016
Appalachian State University student Kasia Sweeny of Hamilton, New Jersey, has been selected to receive the Celia Moh Scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year.