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Slow recovery after running? New research shows why and what to do about it
Nov. 30, 2015
KANNAPOLIS—David Nieman, DrPH, with the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab on the NC Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, gets a steady stream of emails from runners who find themselves unable to recover from intense exercise like marathons after years of training and competing.
Appalachian recognizes alumni with Faces of Courage Awards
The award recognizes those who were instrumental in Appalachian State University’s early diversity efforts. Another former student received an honorary degree and the Black and Gold Medallion.
Nov. 25, 2015
Five alumni who played key roles in Appalachian’s history were recognized - four with Faces of Courage Awards and one with an honorary degree - at a special ceremony during Homecoming 2015.
Student industrial designers thrive at Appalachian
Nov. 25, 2015
BOONE—End-of-semester projects in the industrial design program at Appalachian State University have names like Flow, Sip and Sprout, Cinnaway and Hollo Band. The work of senior students in the product design studio is a culmination of their experiences in the product design concentration within the Department of Applied Design’s industrial design program.
Podcast Preview: Faculty Discuss Sustainability’s 3E’s: economics, equity and environment
Nov. 24, 2015
In the first of four podcasts on sustainability at Appalachian State University, Drs. Shea Tuberty, Todd Cherry and Dinesh Paudel, each engaged in research and teaching around economics, equity or environmental issues, share opinions on what’s hopeful—and what’s not—for our university, the Boone community, our state and our world.
Symphony band performance held Dec. 2 at Appalachian
Nov. 23, 2015
BOONE—The Appalachian Symphony Band will present its last performance of the semester Dec. 2 at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian’s sustainability initiatives recognized in Washington, D.C.
Nov. 20, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University was one of 38 institutions of higher learning invited to participate in the American Campuses Act on Climate Roundtable Nov. 19 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. The event was hosted by the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Big band holiday dinner and concert Dec. 6 to benefit Appalachian Jazz Ensemble I
Nov. 20, 2015
BOONE—A big band holiday dinner and concert benefiting Jazz Ensemble I will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at Appalachian State University.
Find Your Sustain Ability: What does Social Justice have to do with Sustainability?
A Conversation with Dr. Lee Ball and Chief Diversity Officer Bindu Kolli Jayne
Nov. 20, 2015
Without social justice and equity, can Appalachian State University, and the world, be sustainable? Hear what Bindu Kolli Jayne, chief diversity officer and associate vice chancellor for equity, diversity and compliance, shares with the university's director of sustainability.
Students participate in the 11th Annual SNCURCS research event
Nov. 20, 2015
BOONE—A total of 146 undergraduate students and faculty from Appalachian State University attended the 11th Annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium at High Point University Nov. 14.
Campus emergency siren test conducted Dec. 2
Nov. 19, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11:55 a.m. The campus drill also will include a recorded message indicating the beginning and end of the test.
Faculty discuss sustainability’s 3E’s: economics, equity and environment
Nov. 18, 2015
Are the 3E’s of Sustainability Sustainable? Hear what the experts say.
International education is key to preparing global citizens
Nov. 18, 2015
BOONE—The internationalization of higher education has become an imperative, according to the associate vice chancellor for international education at Appalachian State University. Speaking at a luncheon during International Education Week on campus, Jesse Lutabingwa said providing global learning opportunities has become part of the university’s fabric.
Student shares love of dinosaurs
Nov. 18, 2015
BOONE—Senior geology major Haviv Avrahami was a winner on two counts at the recent 75th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology held in Dallas.
Harris honored for promoting international opportunities for students
Nov. 18, 2015
BOONE—Professor Al Harris from Appalachian State University’s Department of Computer Information Systems and Supply Chain Management has received the Walker College of Business’s Lifetime Achievement Award for devoting his career to providing students with international opportunities.
Scholarly Teaching Academy recognizes teacher-scholars
Nov. 18, 2015
Meet the latest participants in Appalachian State University’s Scholarly Teaching Academy, and see how these faculty are focused on teaching excellence.
Looking Glass Gallery presents “Imaginary Places”
Nov. 17, 2015
BOONE—Looking Glass Gallery (LGG) in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Imaginary Places,” an exhibition featuring work by William Seal.
Appalachian Wind Ensemble performs Nov. 23
Nov. 17, 2015
BOONE—An evening of symphonic masterpieces will be performed Nov. 23 by the Appalachian Wind Ensemble from the Hayes School of Music. The 8 p.m. concert will be in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.
Students from the Hayes School of Music present an evening of chamber music Nov. 23
Nov. 17, 2015
BOONE—String and piano students from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present a program of chamber music Nov. 23. The performance in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free.