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Podcast Preview: Dr. Nina Jablonski explores skin color and the role it plays in self identity, racism and evolution
April 14, 2016
Visiting the Appalachian State University podcast studio, anthropologist and author Nina Jablonski posits that human evolution has taken off like the world’s fastest sprinter, dramatically changing the human face of the earth. In this far-ranging interview, she explores skin color and race and the roles they’ve played socially, biologically and from a health perspective over the last 200,000 years.
Poet and memoirist Luiz Rodriguez reads from his work April 28
April 14, 2016
Luis J. Rodriguez, the official Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, will read from his work April 28 at Appalachian State University. His presentation is sponsored by the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
Dr. Nina Jablonski explores skin color and the role it plays in self identity, racism and evolution
World-famous anthropologist on race, genetics and the genealogy of primates.
April 13, 2016
Anthropologist and author Nina Jablonski posits human evolution has taken off like the world’s fastest sprinter, dramatically changing the human face of the earth. She explores skin color and race and the roles they’ve played socially, biologically and from a health perspective over the last 200,000 years.
Gospel Choir Reunion Concert April 16 to benefit Willie C. Fleming Scholarship
April 13, 2016
The Appalachian State University African-American Alumni Network is hosting the inaugural ASU Gospel Choir Reunion Concert on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Boone United Methodist Church.
19th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors to be held April 21
April 13, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Office of Student Research will host the 19th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors Thursday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the fourth floor of Plemmons Student Union.
Appalachian and CCC&TI sign articulation agreement for Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech Language Pathology
April 12, 2016
An articulation agreement between Appalachian State University and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) was signed March 30 to provide students with the opportunity to smoothly transition from CCC&TI’s two-year Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program (SLPA) to Appalachian’s four-year degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD).
11th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference in World History and Economics features Dr. James Robinson April 16
April 11, 2016
Dr. James Robinson, leading specialist in development economics and economic history at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference in World History and Economics: Institutions and Development.
Looking Glass Gallery at Appalachian presents “Plane Paper”
April 8, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Plane Paper,” an exhibition featuring work by Appalachian senior Joshua Bannen.
Appalachian’s Blazing Bassoons to perform April 17
April 8, 2016
Appalachian State University’s music group Blazing Bassoons will perform Sunday, April 17, at 4 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
Appalachian percussion ensemble to perform April 19
April 8, 2016
An Appalachian State University percussion ensemble will give a “Percussion Classics: Composers and Compositions” recital on Tuesday, April 19, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
Hayes School of Music to give saxophone chamber music recital April 17
April 8, 2016
Appalachian State University professor Scott Kallestad will direct a saxophone chamber music recital on Sunday, April 17, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
Appalachian professor Scott Kallestad to give saxophone concert April 22
April 8, 2016
Appalachian State University professor Scott Kallestad will give a faculty recital on the saxophone Friday, April 22, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
Sustainability professional Erin Meezan to speak at Friday’s 2016 Global Opportunities Conference
April 6, 2016
Appalachian State University’s 2016 Global Opportunities Conference: Problems to Possibilities will be held on Friday, April 8, beginning at 9 a.m. in Plemmons Student Union.
LUNAFEST film festival presented April 7 and 8
April 6, 2016
LUNAFEST, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be presented in two local screenings in April 7 and 8.
Open Letter to App Nation on One-Year Anniversary
Doug Gillin, Directory of Athletics
April 6, 2016
It has been a very special year — one that would not be possible if it weren’t for the hard work of our terrific student-athletes, coaches and staff or the support of our University community and the members of App Nation across the world.
Theatre clubs open two shows April 10 – 17
April 4, 2016
Two different student groups associated with the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will open their spring 2016 productions the week of April 10.
Hayes School of Music to give string chamber music recital April 14
April 4, 2016
Prepare for an evening of string chamber music on Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall on the Appalachian State University campus.
Appalachian jazz ensemble to perform April 13
April 4, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music students will perform in two jazz ensembles on Wednesday, April 13, at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.