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Appalachian’s Emergency Management gives Saturday update on Florence; encourages planning, safety, staying informed
Sept. 15, 2018
The university continues to encourage preparation while monitoring the Florence storm track Saturday afternoon.
Update on Hurricane Florence
Sept. 15, 2018
A message from Jason Marshburn, director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management at Appalachian State University.
Amy Huffman McNeill wins August drawing of Appalachian’s Staff Shout Out program
Sept. 14, 2018
McNeill, a business and technology applications technician in Appalachian’s Physical Plant, received her Shout Out from an anonymous nominator for having a “positive and helpful attitude.”
Dr. Geraldine Richmond to speak on ‘Empowering Global Scientific Engagement’ as part of Morgan Science Lecture Series at Appalachian
Sept. 14, 2018
During her talks, Richmond will discuss the ‘components for a sustainable future’ and how innovative partnerships among developed and developing countries can yield solutions that are more productive.
Campus sustainability efforts at Appalachian are a ‘win-win-win,’ garner Appalachian top rankings from AASHE and SIERRA magazine
Sept. 14, 2018
Sustainability efforts in place on Appalachian’s campus — from a zero waste commitment to biodegradable straws — have earned the university top rankings in AASHE’s 2018 Sustainable Campus Index and SIERRA magazine’s 2018 index of “Cool Schools.”
Appalachian’s USAS chapter works to bring Alta Gracia apparel to University Bookstore
Sept. 13, 2018
The move supports workers’ rights and Appalachian’s sustainability commitment, since Alta Gracia is known for paying a living wage and offering a healthy workplace.
Why does FEMA’s Brock Long take Florence so seriously? Because he remembers Hugo.
The News & Observer
Sept. 12, 2018
For North Carolina native and Appalachian alumnus Brock Long ’97 ’99, Hurricane Florence is personal. Long, who grew up in Newton, was 14 in 1989 the night Hurricane Hugo swept in, toppling trees and damaging buildings.
Appalachian prepares for Hurricane Florence, classes canceled Thursday and Friday to allow for student travel, preparations
Sept. 12, 2018
According to Chancellor Sheri Everts, Appalachian’s Emergency Management, Physical Plant, Food Services, Housing, Parking and Traffic, and many other campus units are preparing for the potential impacts of severe winds and rain.
App State-Southern Miss Football Game Will Not Be Played Saturday
Sept. 12, 2018
Appalachian State's home football game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, against Southern Miss will not be played this weekend in Boone due to increasing concerns associated with Hurricane Florence.
‘Nothing to play with:’ FEMA chief’s Hurricane Florence alarm draws on vivid memories of Hugo
The Washington Post
Sept. 11, 2018
Hugo “came right over my house,” says Brock Long ’97 ’99, who grew up in Newton, N.C. The FEMA administrator, and Appalachian alumnus, says Hurricane Florence may be even more dangerous.
Creating a more diverse and inclusive campus
Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams offers three-day residency at Appalachian
Sept. 11, 2018
Organizational change expert Dr. Damon A. Williams met with Appalachian’s leaders, faculty and staff Aug. 27-29, 2018, to explore pathways to diversity, equity, inclusion.
Preparing for Hurricane Florence
Sept. 11, 2018
A message from Jason Marshburn, director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management.
The story continues at Appalachian with fall 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Distinguished authors will visit campus to read from their work, share lessons on craft as part of series
Sept. 11, 2018
Authors Moisés Kaufman, Robert Morgan, Peter Fish and Toi Derricotte will share their creative work with the campus and Boone community as part of Appalachian’s Visiting Writer Series.
App State Athletics Monitoring Weather Conditions
Sept. 11, 2018
As we move forward with hosting our first home football game of the season on Saturday, we are in close communication with Southern Miss Athletics, as well as the National Weather Service and our campus emergency management team, regarding the storm track of Hurricane Florence.
Emergency management braces for Hurricane Florence, prepares for “worst-case scenario”
Sept. 11, 2018
Jason Marshburn, director of environmental health, safety and emergency management for Appalachian State University, said they are monitoring the storm closely and are prepping for the worst-case scenario.
Two-time Appalachian Staff Shout Out recipient LuAnn Greene wins July drawing
Sept. 11, 2018
“Pleasantly surprised” — LuAnn Greene’s words upon learning she received not one, but two Shout Outs through Appalachian’s Staff Shout Out program.
Different Views
Sept. 10, 2018
Competitive ultimate frisbee, conservative values in African American communities and the unexpected similarities between Japan and Iowa.
Appalachian faculty and staff excellence 'singled out' at fall semester meeting
Sept. 10, 2018
Seven faculty and four staff members at Appalachian were honored for excellence at the Fall Semester Faculty and Staff Meeting held in the College of Education Building.