Posts

Displaying 2107 - 2124 of 3795

Dedicated benefactor and philanthropist Irwin ‘Ike’ Belk remembered
March 9, 2018
Many of the sculptures that adorn Appalachian State University’s campus were gifted by Irwin “Ike” Belk. The prominent North Carolina business leader and philanthropist died Saturday, Feb. 24, at his home. Belk was 95.
Education Matters – Mass Shootings in Schools: How can we protect our children?
Public School Forum of North Carolina
March 9, 2018
In light of recent school shootings, psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni discusses staffing of school psychologists on Public School Forum of North Carolina.
Poet Anne Waldman visits Appalachian
Waldman's visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series and the 2018 Black Mountain College Semester
March 8, 2018
Anne Waldman – a poet, performer, professor, editor and cultural activist – will visit as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The author of more than 40 collections of poetry and poetics, Waldman is distinguished professor of poetics at Naropa University.
Appalachian’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces spring 2018 lineup
March 8, 2018
Writers for the spring series include poet Anne Waldman, novelist and essayist Calvin Baker, creative nonfiction author Dennis Covington and poet Linda Hogan.
Breece Robertson - Making a Positive Difference on Protected Lands
Directions Magazine
March 7, 2018
Appalachian alumnus Breece Robertson ’00 discusses the journey that led her to The Trust for Public Land, where she serves as a vice president directing the Planning and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) team. “We help communities find consensus on what they want to protect or create,” says Robertson.
Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa awarded Reciprocal Exchange as part of Mandela Washington Fellowship
March 6, 2018
Appalachian’s Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, a Reciprocal Exchange Award-winner, will travel to Nigeria in April to conduct two grant writing workshops with 2017 Mandela Washington Fellow Dr. Segun Fatudimu.
App State Academy accepts more than 200 Middle Fork Elementary students and is still taking applications
Winston-Salem Journal
March 5, 2018
The Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, which will have a reading literacy focus, last week accepted its first round of students — more than 200, with space for 315 before moving to a waiting list. The academy will be one of nine laboratory schools across the state, each of which is also run by an education college in the UNC system.
Appalachian professor emeritus co-authors novel about climate change
March 5, 2018
Appalachian Professor Emeritus Dr. Harvard Ayers and David Harman explain why climate change is affecting the Earth and how to solve it in their recently published novel, “Train Wreck Earth.”
Art professor’s work acquired by Asheville Museum of Science
March 2, 2018
An anonymous donor recently purchased “Advance,” a print installation by Appalachian art professor April Flanders, and presented the piece as a gift to the Asheville Museum of Science.
Appalachian’s 2018 Dance Marathon raises over $42K for local nonprofits
March 2, 2018
Participants in Appalachian’s 2018 Dance Marathon raised $42,696.46 for Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country and the Western Youth Network — organizations that support High Country children and their families.
Theatre students experience master class with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel
March 2, 2018
On Feb. 23, 2018, Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel led a performance master class for eight theatre arts majors at Appalachian State University’s Valborg Theatre with the goal of helping participants prepare for future auditions. The campus community and public were invited to observe the class to learn more about the industry and her career.
Farm-Fresh Food For Appalachian State Students
The University Network
March 2, 2018
Students at Appalachian State University can now enjoy sustainably-produced and locally-grown meat, eggs, produce, and herbs without having to leave campus, thanks to a new farm-to-table initiative.
Appalachian’s Dr. Amy Dellinger Page speaks about toxic masculinity on NPR’s 1A
March 1, 2018
Dr. Amy Dellinger Page, department chair of Appalachian’s Department of Sociology, was recently interviewed on NPR show 1A about the definition of toxic masculinity.
N.C. Surplus Lines Association supports Appalachian’s insurance center with $100K gift
March 1, 2018
North Carolina Surplus Lines Association continues its support of Appalachian’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center with $100,000 gift.
The value of undergraduate student research
Students can develop skills needed for career or graduate school success
March 1, 2018
Working with professors on meaningful research or creative endeavors gives Appalachian students the skills they need for career or graduate school success.
Fostering a culture of inclusive excellence
March 1, 2018
Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Willie C. Fleming outlines his goal of “inclusive excellence” at Appalachian State University.
Chancellor’s Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program announces 2018 winners
Feb. 28, 2018
For the second year in a row, Chancellor Sheri Everts’ Appalachian Innovation Scholars Program awards five Appalachian faculty members up to $10,000 each for their innovative proposals.
Dave by the Bell: EveryDave Essentials
Feb. 27, 2018
Pegasus pencil pouches and crippling existential dread on a brand new Dave by the Bell.