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Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Silence’ Feb. 22-26
Feb. 16, 2017
Set in England at the turn of the first millennium, “Silence” is described as Monty Python meets “Game of Thrones.”
Appalachian’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will resume March 2 with Rose McLarney; other writers will be Bianca Spriggs, Al Young and Robert Gipe
Feb. 15, 2017
Fans of poetry and fiction will have opportunities to experience how the work of three leading writers is defying stereotypes about Appalachia. They will also become reacquainted with a prolific native of the South who guest-taught poetry at Appalachian in 2003 and was appointed California’s poet laureate two years later.
Light dusting or full-blown blizzard, snow spurs a chain of actions at Appalachian State University
Feb. 14, 2017
This has been an atypically mild winter, but it’s not over yet… Learn how the white stuff impacts our campus, engages researchers and inspires art.
Studying precipitation patterns
Rain in the Andes, warm winters in Boone – geographers try to piece together a pattern and predict climate change
Feb. 14, 2017
Learn how precipitation patterns in Peru are impacting climate change in the High Country.
‘There is ice on Bodenheimer’ – how Appalachian’s weather watchers spring into action
Feb. 14, 2017
It takes a village to stay ahead of a snowstorm on campus.
To salt or not to salt
Feb. 14, 2017
There is a compromise between protecting the water supply and keeping the population safe, scientists say.
A photographer’s award-winning imagery
Why University Photographer Marie Freeman ’85 remains captivated by even the tiniest flake settling on her pea coat
Feb. 14, 2017
Campus photographer braves a blizzard to capture microscopic imagery of snowflakes.
Appalachian’s sustainable development department to host author Jeff Biggers Feb. 17
Feb. 14, 2017
The Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian welcomes author, performer and educator Jeff Biggers for his multimedia theatrical piece “An Evening at the Ecopolis: Envisioning a Regenerative City.”
E. Stuart Powell Jr. shares his insurance knowledge with Appalachian’s students
Feb. 13, 2017
E. Stuart Powell Jr. has long coveted the opportunity that Appalachian State University has given him. “I had always wanted to teach at the college level,” he said recently. “It’s just taken me 45 years to get there.”
Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music to present three concerts between Feb. 19 and 23
Feb. 13, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present three concerts between Feb. 19 and 23.
Former coal miner Nick Mullins to present ‘Blood on the Mountain’ Feb. 21 as part of Appalachian’s Sustainability Film Series
Feb. 13, 2017
Nick Mullins, a former coal miner interviewed in the film “Blood on the Mountain,” will introduce the award-winning documentary Feb. 21 during the Sustainability Film Series at Appalachian State University.
Student leader creates mentorship, leadership opportunities for women in computer science
Feb. 13, 2017
Sarah Mbiki is an advocate for the role academic and professional student clubs play in the Appalachian State University experience. The senior computer science major credits her experience in the Women in Computer Science club for providing her with support and mentorship opportunities as she completes a challenging major and prepares for work in a field that is traditionally male-dominated.
Students and visiting artists to be featured in music performances Feb. 12-18
Feb. 10, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present five concerts between Feb. 12 and 18.
Appalachian’s Alternative Service Experience among nation’s top 10 higher education institutions for number of programs
Feb. 9, 2017
The Alternative Service Experience (ASE) program allows students to use their fall, winter or spring break to serve alongside communities through various domestic and international service programs.
Anthony Love shares the closest tangible opportunity to connect with space
Feb. 9, 2017
From geology and more specifically to meteorites, there is a tactile connection to space and the universe that’s tangible even with one’s feet planted on Earth – or to be more exact, in Rankin Science Building.
The North Carolina Theatre Conference to honor Appalachian with its College/University Award
Feb. 9, 2017
The award’s citation recognizes Appalachian’s theatre program for its commitment to fostering future artists, educators and arts supporters.
Lt. Darrin Tolbert exemplifies University Police commitment to public safety
Feb. 8, 2017
Lt. Darrin Tolbert, a 12-year veteran of University Police, is dedicated to public safety.
Appalachian graduate assistant advances bike-friendly campus, is instrumental in earning Bike Friendly University Award℠
Feb. 8, 2017
Appalachian Outdoor Programs graduate assistant Chris Bartram's lifelong love and advocacy for cycling played a large part in Appalachian earning a bronze Bike Friendly University (BFU℠) award from the League of American Bicyclists in November 2016.