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Environmental writer Jimmy Guignard holds reading and book signing Nov. 19 at Appalachian
Nov. 9, 2015
Environmental writer Jimmy Guignard will read from “Pedaling the Sacrifice Zone: Teaching, Writing, and Living about the Marcellus Shale” about living, working and raising a family in the middle of the hydrofracking boom in Pennsylvania.
Global Film Series presents “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night”
Nov. 9, 2015
The film is the first Iranian vampire western ever made. Director and writer Ana Lily Amirpour’s debut is a joyful mash-up of genre, archetype and iconography.
Appalachian senior honored for community service
Nov. 9, 2015
Appalachian State University senior Kelsey Trevethan has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to community engagement.
Entrepreneur Summit to be held Nov. 13
Nov. 9, 2015
Students or community members interested in owning their own business can learn from the experts at the 12th annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit Friday, Nov. 13, at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Treble Choir performs Nov. 18
Nov. 9, 2015
The choir is directed by Dr. Priscilla Porterfield. Jonathan Asbell is the accompanist.
Appalachian earns 2016 Military Friendly® School designation
Nov. 5, 2015
Appalachian State University has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, a leader in connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse.
Appalachian updates parking plan for Nov. 5 football game
Extended hours and more frequent shuttle service implemented
Nov. 4, 2015
Appalachian State University has made changes to its parking plan for the Nov. 5 football game following observations associated with the Oct. 22 game.
Richter Uzur Duo performs Nov. 11 at Appalachian
Nov. 3, 2015
NPR Performance Today regulars Brad Richter and Victor Uzur will perform at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian’s SDAP program receives federal funds to help students thrive
Oct. 30, 2015
Ask any college student about their goals and the most likely response is finding a good job and supporting themselves after graduation. Students with intellectual disabilities are no different.
Veterans Day ceremony held Nov. 11 on campus
Oct. 30, 2015
Appalachian State University will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located on the west side of the Dougherty Administration Building.
Acapellageddon 2015 will be held Nov. 15 at Appalachian
Oct. 30, 2015
Acapellageddon, Appalachian State University’s annual a cappella competition, will be held on campus. This year eight groups will take the stage at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts to compete for various prizes beginning.
Classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro performs Nov. 10
Oct. 30, 2015
From the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to performances in Paris, Geneva and Bologna, classical guitarist Joseph Pecoraro is known for his mastery of diverse musical styles.
Choral works from around the globe performed Nov. 6
Oct. 30, 2015
A performance by the University Singers and Chamber Singers from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will take the audience on a global excursion through the choral works by international composers.
Jazz organist Tony Monaco joins Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble I Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
Jazz, and plenty of it, is on tap when organist Tony Monaco performs at Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I from the Hayes School of Music.
Brass ensembles at Appalachian perform Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
The ensembles performing are the Appalachian Tuba/Euphonium Collective, Appalachian Trumpet Choir, Appalachian Trombone Choir and Appalachian Horn Choir.
X-rays uncover gut of 320-million-year-old animal
Oct. 28, 2015
The inner workings of a tiny fossil have been studied using X-ray microscopy, revealing evidence of its digestive system for the first time.
Campus Forum to be held on online education Nov. 9
Oct. 27, 2015
A campus forum—“Online Teaching: Issues, Conflicts, and Controversies for Faculty, Students, and the Public”— will be held by the Appalachian State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Friction Quartet performs Nov. 1 at Appalachian
Oct. 27, 2015
Friction Quartet, whose performances have been called “terribly beautiful” (San Francisco Classical Voice), “stunningly passionate” (Calgary Herald) and “chillingly effective” (San Francisco Examiner), will perform at Appalachian State University.