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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.
W. Kamau Bell on humor and serious issues
Feb. 8, 2017
Critically-acclaimed comedian and sociopolitical explorer, W. Kamau Bell gets real about humor and social change, and why both are important.
Podcast Preview: W. Kamau Bell on humor and serious issues
Feb. 7, 2017
Critically-acclaimed comedian and sociopolitical explorer, W. Kamau Bell gets real about humor and social change, and why both are important.
New portable TV studio helps Appalachian students develop industry standard broadcast skills
Feb. 6, 2017
Using a recently purchased portable studio, AppTV Chief Engineer and Production Manager Rob Gelber is partnering with campus organizations to ensure budding broadcast journalists have ample opportunity to learn outside the classroom.
What’s next for Caroline Federal ’12?
Feb. 6, 2017
An Appalachian anthropology degree leads Federal to U.S. presidential internships, London School of Economics and MIT.
Looking Glass Gallery at Appalachian presents ‘Recombinant’ through Feb. 10
Feb. 3, 2017
The Looking Glass Gallery in the Plemmons Student Union of Appalachian State University is presenting “Recombinant,” a solo exhibition of sculptures by Appalachian’s Dr. John Stephenson, through Feb. 10.
Anthropology alumna Caroline Federal ’12 recognized by London School of Economics; internships with former presidents’ non-profits boost her career
Feb. 3, 2017
Appalachian State University anthropology alumna Caroline Federal ’12 has been busy over the past four years. Most recently, she was recognized by the London School of Economics for the quality of her Masters of Science dissertation.
Faculty of Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music will present concerts Feb. 5 and 7
Feb. 3, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present faculty concerts Feb. 5 and 7.
Jessica Lang Dance to perform Feb. 8 at Appalachian; master classes also planned
Feb. 3, 2017
For famed choreographer Jessica Lang, a performance of her dance works should be “much like serving a meal.”
Appalachian to host qualifying event for NCCTM State Mathematics Contest
Feb. 1, 2017
Appalachian is one of 14 sites for qualifying competitions that will take place across North Carolina. In these contests, middle and high school students will participate in different levels of competition congruent with each student’s mathematical expertise.
Appalachian’s MLK Challenge engages 200 students, helps 23 local charitable organizations
Jan. 30, 2017
Appalachian students give over 1,200 combined hours of local community service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy.
Photos from MLK Challenge 2017
Jan. 30, 2017
Appalachian State University students gave over 1,200 combined hours of local community service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy during the MLK Challenge held Jan. 21. A total of 23 charitable organizations in the Boone area were served. All Photos by Marie Freeman
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Feb. 1
Jan. 27, 2017
Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system – including siren, email, voice and text messaging and the Alertus desktop notification system – at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.1.
Appalachian’s new Center for Academic Excellence becomes one-stop shop for effective teaching and learning
Jan. 27, 2017
Student success depends on effective teaching and learning. Appalachian’s Center for Academic Excellence keeps faculty at the top of their game.
Dr. Edward Westermann, author of ‘Hitler’s Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars,’ to lecture Feb. 2 at Appalachian
Jan. 27, 2017
In “Hitler’s Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars,” published by the University of Oklahoma Press last year, Westermann examines the parallels that Hitler drew between the Nazi quest for Lebensraum in Eastern Europe and the westward expansion of the United States, known as Manifest Destiny.
Dr. Rick Klima, math skills builder
Jan. 27, 2017
Dr. Rick Klima, professor and assistant chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, uses encryption and the democratic process as tools for teaching math skills.