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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.
RIEEE offers free offsets workshop Oct. 6
Sep. 7, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE) is hosting a daylong workshop on the future of carbon offsets and carbon markets in the southeastern United States.
From Farm to Table
Sep. 6, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development has forged a partnership with Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture (BRWIA) to donate excess food harvested at the university’s Blackburn Vannoy Teaching and Research Farm and campus gardens to families in need.
ASU’s Walk for Awareness is just as important 28 years later
The Appalachian
Sep. 6, 2017
The 28th annual Walk for Awareness was consolidated to the Schaefer Center on Tuesday due to rain, but the scheduled speakers and performances went on just as they have been since 1990. The walk is a community gathering to remember and support both victims and survivors of interpersonal violence that started after an Appalachian staff member, Jeni Gray, was raped and killed in 1989.
State Program Creates 'Lab Schools' To Help Struggling Students, Train Teachers
88.5 WFDD
Sep. 5, 2017
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Appalachian State University are among a handful of institutions selected to help transform public schools in grades K-8. The colleges will run the experimental lab schools. This includes hiring teachers and principals, who will become university employees.
Whole Life Club promotes blue zone for Boone
Sep. 5, 2017
Students’ Whole Life Club encourages healthy living on campus and works toward bringing the Blue Zones Project® to Boone.
Student wellness programs seek to inform and engage
Sep. 5, 2017
Dr. Alex Howard in Wellness and Prevention Services summarizes his community-based approach to student health as “less PowerPoint, more engagement.”
Appalachian earns FIRE’S highest rating for protecting free speech
Sep. 5, 2017
Appalachian State University has earned the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s highest “green light” rating for protecting student and faculty free speech, a distinction held by only 35 institutions nationwide.
Home School Physical Education Program accepting students, classes begin Sept. 12
Sep. 1, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Physical Education Program will offer the Home School Physical Education Program for the 2017-18 academic year.
Appalachian students accepted in Japanese exchange program
Sep. 1, 2017
Five Appalachian students have been chosen to participate in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program for 2017-18. JET is a competitive employment program that gives young professionals a chance to live and work in Japan while representing the United States as cultural ambassadors.
2017 Staff Excellence Award winners
Aug. 31, 2017
Appalachian’s 2017 Staff Excellence Awards were presented to James Burniston, Daniel Bryan, Haley Childers and Mary Beth McKee.