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Appalachian’s Humanities Council Symposium ‘Sustaining Democracy: Existence, Persistence, Resistance’ Sept. 29
Sep. 19, 2017
The Humanities Council under the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University will present a symposium titled “Sustaining Democracy: Existence, Persistence, Resistance.” Admission is free and the event is open to the community.
Alumna Profile: Morgan Ledford ’17
Sep. 19, 2017
This public health major is now the positive parenting implementation coordinator at AppHealthCare, the local county health department.
Author Randall Kenan speaks in Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series
Sep. 19, 2017
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University will continue with two presentations by Randall Kenan. His award-winning fiction and nonfiction strives to illuminate black America in ways that challenge perceptions and bring into consideration ideas not previously considered.
Drs. Zach and Alisha Farris address conservation and health crises in Madagascar
Sep. 18, 2017
Research by Drs. Zach and Alisha Farris is sustaining ecosytems, improving animal and human health and providing learning opportunities. They are ‘living like they mean it.’
Five Appalachian legacy first-year students earn Alumni Memorial Scholarships
Sep. 15, 2017
Five first-year students at Appalachian State University have received an Alumni Memorial Scholarship (AMS), awarded by the Appalachian Alumni Association to children of the university’s graduates. The recipients are Hannah Marie Dalness, Amanda Fields, Ethan Hahn, Alexander McGuire and Michael Williams.
Appalachian senior serves as student liaison to UNC Board of Governors
Sep. 15, 2017
As the new president of the University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments (UNCASG), Appalachian State University senior Tyler Hardin hopes to use his position to bring more student voices to the UNC Board of Governors.
Jeremy Jones, nonfiction writer, to open Appalachian’s Visiting Writers Series
Sep. 15, 2017
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University will resume with two presentations by Jeremy B. Jones, an award-winning writer of creative nonfiction.
Appalachian music grad teaching, playing trumpet in Cairo
Sep. 15, 2017
A degree from Appalachian State University can take you anywhere you want to go. Ask Trestan Peck ’15, a music teacher and trumpeter who studied at Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music. Or, look him up the next time you visit Cairo, his home for the last couple of years.
Dr. Eric Frauman keeps education ‘relevant, engaging and memorable’
Sep. 14, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Eric Frauman engages recreation management students with literature and encourages them to be informed and affect change.
Dr. Timothy J. Smith — a teacher-scholar of Latin America
Sep. 14, 2017
Teaching and research go hand in hand. A scholar of indigenous representation and politics in Latin America, Dr. Timothy J. Smith is dedicated to both.
What two South African geographers learned from Nelson Mandela about rugby, restitution and removing monuments
Sep. 14, 2017
On this SoundAffect podcast, two South African geographers share what they learned from Nelson Mandela about rugby, restitution and removing monuments.
Judson MacDonald named Appalachian’s 2016-17 Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year
Sep. 14, 2017
MacDonald, who is the son of Jay and Teresa MacDonald, is originally from Cary. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Spanish education in May 2017. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in romance languages as an accelerated admissions student.
U.S. News recognizes Appalachian for academics, value, innovation
Sep. 12, 2017
Appalachian State University has received high honors in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings for its academics, value, innovation and other factors. Appalachian has placed among the top 15 public and private southern universities since the rankings were first published in 1986.
Appalachian Building Emergency Team members meet with first responders
Sep. 12, 2017
The purpose of the meeting was two-fold: to provide an opportunity for campus emergency team members and first responders to get to know one another, and to offer the chance for safety leaders in the community to provide information that would be useful to everyone in attendance in the case of an emergency.
Leaf color forecast looks good if cooler weather holds
Times-News Online
Sep. 9, 2017
If the cool, sunny days September has seen so far continue throughout the month, the fall colors—especially the reds—should be bright and prevalent, according to Dr. Howard Nuefeld, professor at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian State sees record retention, diversity rates as ‘slow and steady’ growth continues
Sep. 9, 2017
In August, Appalachian State University welcomed 18,811 students to campus, including 3,306 first-year students who comprise the largest and most diverse first-year class in the university’s history.
From Farm to Table
Appalachian donates fresh produce to local organizations for residents in need
Sep. 9, 2017
Appalachian donates fresh produce to local organizations for residents in need.
Visiting Writers Series resumes Sept. 21 with readings and craft talks
Jeremy B. Jones, Randall Kenan, Susan Ludvigson and Vivian Shipley to visit Appalachian during fall 2017 semester
Sep. 8, 2017
Each semester, the series brings four distinguished and up-and-coming creative writers of varying genres to Appalachian’s campus to read from and discuss their works. The series also features craft talks led by the author on the craft of writing. Craft talks provide aspiring writers suggestions for refining their techniques, developing sounder work habits and gaining a greater appreciation of the writing process. They also drive home lessons initially difficult to embrace and implement.