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Five new members join Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors
Nov. 2, 2016
Five new members have been elected to the Appalachian State University Foundation Board of Directors: Stephanie Billings ’92 of Greensboro, Bryan Haas ’82 of Boone, Dr. Kimberly Jones Green ’98 ’01 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Allen Lockwood Jr. ’93 of Charlotte, and Steven Price of Blowing Rock.
Faculty, student researchers at Appalachian State University and UNC Asheville research threatened plant species
Nov. 1, 2016
The plant, called Spiraea virginiana, has been on the federal government’s list of threatened species since 1990. It dwells solely in white water, high-gradient streams in drainage from the Tennessee, Cumberland and New rivers in North Carolina.
College of Fine and Applied Arts celebrates innovation, community engagement at Nov. 4 First Friday
Nov. 1, 2016
Appalachian State University’s College of Fine and Applied Arts will host a celebration of innovation in its new space at 182 Howard St. during the Nov. 4 First Friday Art Crawl in downtown Boone.
Ceremony recognizes Appalachian State University’s Willie C. Fleming Scholars
Oct. 31, 2016
Seven Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholarship recipients were recognized at a ceremony Friday, Oct. 21, in the Solarium of the Plemmons Student Union – four of whom potentially will complete four years at Appalachian State University incurring no in-state tuition and fees.
Transportation Insight chairman tells Appalachian State University students to lead with innovation, humility
Oct. 28, 2016
Paul Thompson, founder and chairman of Transportation Insight and a supporter of business programs at Appalachian State University, delivered the 58th Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished Lecture on Oct. 28 in Appalachian’s Holmes Convocation Center.
Guy Miron, prominent Holocaust scholar, to speak at Appalachian State University Nov. 1
Oct. 28, 2016
Miron’s talk is titled “Modern Jewish Historiography: Between ‘Usable Past,’ National Narrative and the Transnational Challenge.” Miron is a professor of Jewish history and the chair of the Department of History, Philosophy and Jewish Studies at the Open University of Israel.
Dave by the Bell: Tales from the Appalcart
Oct. 28, 2016
Bone chilling stories from App State's favorite public transportation authority.
Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University to present an eclectic range of concerts beginning Oct. 30
Oct. 28, 2016
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present six concerts featuring the university’s student ensembles between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.
Appalachian Alumni Association Award Winners 2016
Susan M. Branch ’99, James M. Deal ’71, E. Hayes Smith ’82 and D. Kenan Smith ’84
Oct. 28, 2016
The Appalachian Alumni Association honors two attorneys and two businessmen whose lives are interwoven with the university’s history and accomplishments.
Young Alumni Award 2016: Susan M. Branch ’99
Oct. 28, 2016
The Young Alumni Award honors individuals under age 40 for their exceptional service to the university and career accomplishments.
Distinguished Alumni Award 2016: James M. Deal Jr. ’71
Oct. 28, 2016
The Distinguished Alumni Award honors graduates who have attained extraordinary career distinction and success, and demonstrated exceptional and sustained leadership in the community.
Outstanding Service Award 2016: D. Kenan Smith ’84 and E. Hayes Smith ’82
Oct. 28, 2016
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes individuals for their exceptional service to the university.
Carol Tyler, graphic novelist, to appear Nov. 3 in Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University
Oct. 28, 2016
Back around 2003, when graphic novelist Carol Tyler received a call from her father, Chuck Tyler, the conversation took a surprising turn.
Appalachian State University to present annual Halloween Monster Concert on Halloween night
Oct. 27, 2016
Dr. Joby Bell and the students in his organ studio at Appalachian State University will present their annual “Halloween Monster Concert” at 8 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall on the university campus.
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance to present ‘Love and Information’ Nov. 2-11
Oct. 27, 2016
“Love and Information,” one of the most recent works by the British Obie award-winning playwright, premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre in 2012. The Appalachian production is part of a campus theatre season devoted solely to the works of female playwrights.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 2
Oct. 27, 2016
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Apex student Mary Rachel Silliman earns highest Sea Scouts award
Oct. 27, 2016
Mary Rachel Silliman from Apex, a senior majoring in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University, recently completed requirements for Quartermaster, the highest award in Sea Scouts, BSA.
Appalachian State University, Boone Mall to mark Veterans Day with ceremonies
Oct. 26, 2016
Appalachian State University will mark Veterans Day this year with two ceremonies on campus, and another Veterans Day ceremony will take place at the Boone Mall.