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Bonnie Schaefer on Becoming a CEO, Owning a World-class Spa and more
Oct. 23, 2015
Bonnie Schaefer shares insight from her experiences as the owner of the world-class Westglow Resort and Spa and former CEO and co-chair of the board of Claire’s Stores Inc.
Smith Gallery and SECCA present discussion by North Carolina Artists Fellows
Oct. 23, 2015
The Smith Gallery in partnership with the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) presents “Point & Counterpoint: N.C. Arts Fellows in Dialogue” at Appalachian State University.
Black Mountain College historians to speak Oct. 27 at Appalachian
Oct. 19, 2015
The history of the innovative Black Mountain College is the focus of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
Whiskytree founder talks about design, creativity
Oct. 19, 2015
From his time as a production assistant at Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic to owning his own visual effects company, Jonathan Harb says it’s the basics he learned in high school and college that are tools of his success.
Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble II performs Oct. 27
Oct. 19, 2015
Sit back and enjoy the jazz stylings of Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble II, an 18-member ensemble directed by Rod Berry.
OctubaFest concert held Oct. 26
Oct. 19, 2015
It’s time for OctubaFest, the annual concert featuring compositions transcribed for tubas and euphoniums.
Former Claire’s Stores co-CEO says self-esteem and work ethic have been keys to her success
Oct. 14, 2015
Working for the family business isn’t always easy, but the rewards can be great. Just ask Bonnie Schaefer, owner of Westglow Resort & Spa in Blowing Rock and former co-CEO of Claire’s Stores Inc.
Appalachian students place second in international industrial design competition
Oct. 14, 2015
A simple class project turned into a rewarding real-world experience for two Appalachian State University industrial design majors from the Department of Applied Design.
Exhibit celebrates cartoon studies
Oct. 14, 2015
Comics and graphic novels have long been used as a medium to depict political opinion, for satire or entertainment.
Appalachian professor studies the interactions between plants and pollinators
Oct. 13, 2015
Worker bumble bees only live a couple of weeks, but it’s that short life span that has enabled researchers to identify changes that are occurring to the species because of climate change in Colorado’s Pennsylvania Mountain Natural Area’s flower diversity.
Campus sexual assault prevention programs may be omitting a key strategy, researchers say
Oct. 13, 2015
In 2014, a White House task force issued a number of recommendations to combat sexual assault on college campuses.
Appalachian student/faculty delegation presents at conference in Romania
Oct. 13, 2015
A delegation from the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University traveled to Brasov, Romania, recently to present research at the Appalachians/Carpathians: Researching, Documenting, and Preserving Highland Traditions conference.
NC Dance Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with local performance Oct. 23-24 2015 tour dedicated to late founder Jan Van Dyke
Oct. 12, 2015
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will host the North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF) as it returns to Boone on its 2015 statewide tour.
Halloween monster concert held Oct. 31
Oct. 9, 2015
What’s the source of your favorite fright? If you are a music lover, plan to attend the annual Halloween monster concert at Appalachian State University.
We Were Travelers, Not Tourists
Traveling through Cuba with 15 students, 2 colleagues and no Internet
Oct. 9, 2015
A group of students and faculty learns about the history, culture and politics of Cuba – and some of what Cubans experience each day – during a study abroad experience.
Reflections on Cuba
Oct. 9, 2015
In May, three faculty members took 15 students to Cuba for a multidisciplinary, study abroad course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Exploring Music and Dance in Cuba.” The group committed to being travelers, not tourists and came away with an understanding of the island’s history, culture, politics and some of what Cubans experience each day.
UCF sociologists lecture on racial attitudes in the U.S. and motherhood in the media
Oct. 8, 2015
Two sociologists from the University of Central Florida will present lectures at Appalachian State University on topics that have been in the news in recent months – racial attitudes and motherhood in the media.
Hayes School of Music presents ‘An Afternoon of Bassoon with Friends’
Oct. 8, 2015
What better way to spend an afternoon with friends and music than with Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music?