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Dr. Sam Formby talks about his new role as WCOB associate dean, and why students should study business at Appalachian
Sep. 14, 2016
As he shifts his focus from classroom instruction to the duties of a university administrator, Formby’s new responsibilities include oversight of budgets, undergraduate curriculum, enrollment management, accreditation activities, and building and facilities support.
Preparing for Appalachian’s future
The Chancellor’s Academic Leadership Development Program graduated its inaugural class of nine participants. A class of 14 more individuals is already underway in 2016-17.
Sep. 14, 2016
The Chancellor’s Academic Leadership Development Program graduated its inaugural class of nine participants. A class of 14 more individuals is already underway in 2016-17.
Reich College of Education Science Seminar Series begins Sept. 15
Sep. 12, 2016
The Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University, through its Math and Science Education Center, will host a Science Seminar Series. Topics range from perpetuating misconceptions as science teachers to changing air quality to using dinosaurs to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Hayes School of Music to showcase faculty in An Evening of Encores on Sept. 13
Sep. 12, 2016
An Evening of Encores features the Hayes School of Music's faculty performing works from an array of composers.
Latin American Film Festival to feature “The Liberator”
Sep. 9, 2016
“The Liberator” tells the story of Simón Bolivar, a South American general who fought over 100 battles against the Spanish Empire.
Latin American Film Festival to feature Columbian film “Embrace of the Serpent”
Sep. 9, 2016
Winner of Cannes Film Festival, and nominated for the Oscar as one of the best foreign films of 2015, this Colombian film tells the story of two scientists who explored the Amazon for 40 years in search of a sacred healing plant.
Latin American Film Festival to feature Chilean film “The Quispe Girls”
Sep. 9, 2016
“The Quispe Girls” is a Chilean film based on the true story of three sister shepherds, who lived a solitary life until a new law challenged them to question their existence and the meaning of their lives.
Six faculty excellence award winners recognized
Sep. 9, 2016
Six members of Appalachian State University’s faculty were honored with excellence in teaching awards at the university’s opening meeting for faculty and staff for the fall semester.
Appalachian staff members recognized for dedication, excellence
Sep. 9, 2016
During Appalachian State University’s opening meeting for faculty and staff for the fall semester on Friday, Aug. 26, four members of the university’s staff were recognized with awards recognizing their exemplary service, commitment, collegiality and leadership to the university community.
Physical Education classes available for home school students at Varsity Gymnasium
Sep. 8, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Health and Physical Education (HPE) Program announces the start of its Home School Physical Education Program for the 2016-17 academic year.
Appalachian hosts Fall Open House Sept. 24
Sep. 8, 2016
High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to learn about academics and campus life at Appalachian State University during its Fall Open House on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Appalachian Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Movies by Movers” film festival
Sep. 8, 2016
The “Movies by Movers” film festival kicks off the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance’s 2016-17 season Sept. 8 – 10.
Classical guitarist Michael Chapdelaine performs Sept. 9 at Broyhill Music Center Recital Hall
Sep. 8, 2016
Chapdelaine is an award-winning classical guitarist, a professor of music and head of guitar studies at the University of New Mexico. His performances have earned him top awards in classical and fingerstyle genres in the world’s top competitions. This recital is free and open to the public.
Secretary Epstein visits Appalachian, praises accounting department and its students
Sep. 7, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Department of Accounting received high praise last week from Secretary Jeff Epstein of the N.C. Department of Revenue.
Appalachian tests emergency notification system on Sept. 7
Sep. 2, 2016
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 – Wed., Sept. 7, at 11:55 a.m.
Five additional scholars receive prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, increasing Appalachian’s number of Gilman Scholars to eight
Aug. 31, 2016
The Gilman International Scholarship program aims to diversify the population of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions they visit.
Mandela Fellows reflect on time spent at Appalachian
Aug. 31, 2016
For six weeks during summer, Appalachian State University hosted 25 young leaders from 19 African countries from the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute.
Everts names special assistant for athletics compliance
Aug. 31, 2016
Bandy’s prior positions include assistant director of academic and membership affairs for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and assistant athletic director for compliance at the University of Montana.