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What’s so funny about math? Award-winning TV writers will explain the calculus of comedy
UCLA
Oct. 20, 2017
Sarah Greenwald, professor of mathematics at Appalachian State University, moderated the panel discussion “The Calculus of Comedy: Math in The Simpsons, Futurama, and The Big Bang Theory” Oct. 25, 2017 in Los Angeles. The event was sponsored by UCLA’s Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics.
2017 TEA Fellows
Oct. 19, 2017
See images from the 2017 Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) program at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Children’s Literature Symposium scheduled for Oct. 28
Oct. 18, 2017
Poet and author Allan Wolf, authors Alan Gratz and Heather Bouwman and storyteller Donna Washington will present approaches for using literature to facilitate reading, creative writing and storytelling in educational settings at the fourth biennial Children’s Literature Symposium at Appalachian State University.
Black Mountain College Semester at Appalachian to include lectures, workshops, art, films and other events
Oct. 18, 2017
For Appalachian State University’s Black Mountain College (BMC) Semester in spring 2018, multiple departments across the university are collaborating with area museums and other venues to host exhibits, lectures and workshops that will highlight the importance of BMC’s influence within the Appalachian region’s creative, educational and political movements.
Alumnus’ new endowment fund and named space in Peacock Hall honor information systems professor
Oct. 17, 2017
A new endowment fund and meeting and networking space at Appalachian State University have been established to honor Dr. Albert L. Harris, a longtime professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management in the Walker College of Business (WCOB).
One case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed in Watauga County
Oct. 16, 2017
One case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, was confirmed in Watauga County on October 16, 2017. The case is in an Appalachian State University student. County and university health officials report the individual diagnosed with pertussis is being treated, per guidelines established by the State of North Carolina and the Centers for Disease Control, and is fully cooperating in following isolation instructions.
Asheville artist Bryan Koontz: Creating a sense of place
Asheville Citizen-Times
Oct. 13, 2017
Koontz first picked up a paintbrush when he was about 8, under the guidance of his grandmother, who was a primitive painter. He went on to feed his creative spirit at Appalachian State University, where he earned a degree in commercial design.
Researchers link western wildfire activity to arctic warming
Appalachian's Dr. Peter Soulé and UNCG's Dr. Paul Knapp say the connection may be through a phenomenon called the “Arctic Amplification”
Oct. 12, 2017
Are the devastating wildfires in California potentially linked to larger atmospheric processes related to human-caused climate change? Researchers at Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro believe there might be a connection.
Appalachian’s Fleming Scholars honored at pinning ceremony Oct. 6
Oct. 10, 2017
Three of the four newest 2017-18 Fleming Scholars were recognized in a traditional pinning ceremony Friday, Oct. 6, on the Appalachian State University campus.
Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest is Saturday, Oct. 28
Oct. 10, 2017
The 7th annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest will be held on the campus of Appalachian State University to benefit Parent to Parent Family Support Network™-High Country.
Embracing a rich tradition — space and recognition for the NPHC’s Divine Nine
Oct. 9, 2017
Appalachian State University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Plots and Gardens project provides space and recognition for the Divine Nine — the historically black Greek-letter organizations that compose the NPHC.
Appalachian’s Homecoming 2017 photo gallery
Oct. 9, 2017
The Black and Gold gathered this past weekend, welcomed by a hint of autumn color and spectacular weather, to celebrate Appalachian State University’s Homecoming 2017.
Up-and-down weather is having an effect on fall color in Va. and N.C. mountains
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Oct. 6, 2017
Mid-October is again shaping up to be the best time for western North Carolina, according to Howard Neufeld, a professor of biology at Appalachian State University. Neufeld, who shares his weekly observations and predictions on Facebook on the “Fall Color Guy” page, said he believes the next warmup in the forecast could delay the peak a few days later than usual in western North Carolina.
Teaching Excellence and Achievement program (TEA)
Appalachian hosts 21 international educators enhancing their teaching skills
Oct. 5, 2017
Appalachian is hosting 21 educators from 18 countries this month through its Teaching Excellence and Achievement program (TEA), now in its seventh year.
Town commemorates unmarked graves of African-Americans
The Appalachian
Oct. 5, 2017
A marker commemorating the unmarked graves of African-American residents of Boone was unveiled Sunday to a crowd of around 100 people in Boone Cemetery in an effort to preserve the long history of Boone’s traditionally black Junaluska community.
Reclaiming a community treasure
Appalachian research, community support culminate in marker at African-American cemetery
Oct. 4, 2017
Student and faculty researchers and community support have helped reclaim an African-American cemetery near campus.
Historic black cemetery grave marker unveiled
Watauga Democrat
Oct. 3, 2017
Never knowing where some of his family members were buried, Harold Isbell stood in awe and looked at the newly erected historic black cemetery grave marker scanning to find his relatives’ names.
Alumna Profile: Tess Goldberger ’17
Oct. 3, 2017
Goldberger had no trouble securing job offers by the time she finished her bachelor’s degree in fermentation sciences.