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NSF grant supports new approach to teaching botany
Feb. 1, 2016
A National Science Foundation grant awarded to two faculty members at Appalachian will support their work to develop engaging botany laboratory experiences for undergraduate students and, at the same time, build a database related to ecological changes occurring in the Southern Appalachians.
Matthew T. Dockham joins Appalachian State University as Director of External Affairs and Community Relations
Jan. 29, 2016
Reporting directly to Chancellor Sheri N. Everts, Dockham’s primary responsibility will be fostering, supporting and expanding the university’s relationships with state, regional and local governmental and non-governmental organizations in order to strengthen the university and its ability to deliver educational, service and research programs in support of its mission.
Appalachian Symphony Orchestra performs Feb. 14
Jan. 28, 2016
Songs of love provide the foundation for the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra’s Feb. 14 concert.
Key Appalachian studies publications to be made available online through NEH and Mellon grant
Jan. 27, 2016
Appalachian studies scholars and those interested in regional history will have greater access to out-of-print works thanks to a two-year National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Open Book Program grant totaling $88,000 awarded to Appalachian State University.
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day with Todd Wright and friends
Jan. 27, 2016
It’s a Valentine tradition at Appalachian State University – the annual Evening of Valentine Jazz with Todd Wright and friends. Vocalist Wendy Jones will be a special guest for the performance.
Award-winning pianist Eleonora Karpukhova performs Feb. 17 at Appalachian
Jan. 27, 2016
A graduate of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Karpukhova is now an associate professor of music at her alma mater.
Dr. Fred Hay on the diversity of Appalachia
Jan. 26, 2016
Fred Hay’s upbringing in north Georgia inspired academic interests in anthropology and African Appalachia, but the region he knew differed from the white version he found represented in scholarship.
Campus emergency siren test conducted Feb. 3
Jan. 26, 2016
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 11:55 a.m.
Minerals from around the world donated to Appalachian’s geology department
Jan. 25, 2016
A collection representing one man’s lifetime fascination with minerals has been donated to the Department of Geology at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian students to travel to Iowa to witness political history
Jan. 25, 2016
The venue and subject couldn’t be more exciting for 10 political science majors at Appalachian State University who will travel with their professors to observe the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses, which are the first of 16 to be held in the nation.
Faculty, staff and students share how technology enhances learning
Jan. 25, 2016
The website Tech4Teach, which identifies technologies pertinent to teaching in higher education, has spawned a fair in which faculty and staff share how they use technology to better engage and teach students.
Early music ensemble performs Feb. 7
Jan. 25, 2016
Harmonia Baroque, the Hayes School of Music’s early music ensemble, will perform Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.
“Plant Parenthood” class offered Jan. 30
Jan. 21, 2016
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University will offer a free class Jan. 30 on vegetative propagation of tropical plants.
Scholarship recital held Jan. 28 at the Hayes School of Music
Jan. 21, 2016
Seven scholarship recipients from the Hayes School of Music will perform during the annual Endowed Scholarship Recital Thursday, Jan. 28.
Musical potpourri features Hayes School of Music faculty
Jan. 20, 2016
Pianist, woodwind musicians, vocalists and more will take the stage Feb. 2 at Appalachian State University.
Are you up for Appalachian’s MLK Challenge?
Jan. 15, 2016
Students make a difference while honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Appalachian’s MLK Challenge.
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ begins month-long conversation about race on campus and in the community
Jan. 15, 2016
As the kickoff event to a four-week campus and community-wide conversation titled “How We Talk About Race in 2016,” In/Visible Theatre will produce a staged reading of Lorraine Hansberry’s masterwork, “A Raisin in the Sun.”
Older adults invited to CHAMP screenings to improve balance beginning Feb. 11
Jan. 15, 2016
To help older adults learn how to prevent falls, Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services will begin offering free monthly CHAMP screenings at two locations in Watauga County beginning in February.