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Social entrepreneurs Doc Hendley and Hannah Davis to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
March 30, 2015
The Global Opportunities conference will explore the potential for innovative businesses to solve global social and environmental problems.
Affrilachian Poets to share a different perspective of Appalachia and its culture on Earth Day
March 27, 2015
If we don’t treat each other right, how can we do right by the earth? The idea of sustainability broadens as Earth Day celebration April 22 includes Affrilachian Poets.
Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
March 27, 2015
The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.
Burris honored by UNC Board of Governors for teaching excellence
March 26, 2015
Teaching is one of Jennifer Burris’ passions, and that passion has been recognized by the UNC Board of Governors. Burris, an associate professor of physics at Appalachian State University and director of the engineering physics graduate program, is one of 17 professors from across the UNC system who will receive a UNC Board of Governors 2015 Award for Teaching Excellence.
Comedian Ron White to perform April 16
March 26, 2015
White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon. Now he is a chart-topping, Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor.
Students and geology professor research ancient marine animal
March 25, 2015
While part of the research team is studying living echinoderms, such as starfish, brittle stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and sea lilies, Waters, White and Nguyen are part of a larger research team studying fossil echinoderms including blastoids.
Program on the Negro Leagues baseball era part of diversity celebration at Appalachian
March 25, 2015
Derrick C. Jones, a 1979 graduate of Appalachian State University, will return for a residency featuring lectures and presentations on the Negro Leagues baseball era for audiences on campus, at public schools and in the community.
Brass ensembles perform March 31 in Broyhill Music Center
March 25, 2015
Brass ensembles from Appalachian State University will perform classical and contemporary works.
Musical fun presented March 30
March 25, 2015
Faculty from the Hayes School of Music will present “An Evening of Musical Merriment and Foolishness!”
Women’s choral ensembles perform March 28
March 25, 2015
The women’s choral symposium will feature the Appalachian Treble Choir from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music and N.C. State University’s women’s choir Vox Accalia.
“The Marriage of Figaro” performed March 26-29 at Appalachian
March 24, 2015
The Appalachian Opera Theatre will present Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Reading Clinic named for Reich College of Education benefactor Pat A. Anderson
March 24, 2015
A reading clinic at Appalachian State University that helps children improve their reading skills has been named in honor of university benefactor Pat A. Anderson of Taylorsville.
“Assassins” musical to be presented April 2
March 23, 2015
Marking the 150th anniversary of the April 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE) presents the multi-award winning musical “Assassins” by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman.
Spring Open House scheduled for April 18
March 23, 2015
High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to learn about academics and campus life at Appalachian State University during its Spring Open House.
Dave by the Bell: Springtime Excitement
March 20, 2015
It's officially Spring! What are Appalachian State University students excited about for the coming season?
Lecture on ‘Coping with the Cascading Crises of Our World’ presented March 26
March 20, 2015
Author, activist and journalism professor Robert Jensen will speak on “Coping with the Cascading Crises of Our World” at Appalachian State University.
Investment in Appalachian yielded a 15.9 percent ROI in new income, economic value study shows
March 19, 2015
Spend a dollar on education at Appalachian State University and that dollar will yield another $6.40 in benefits to taxpayers, or a 15.9 percent return on investment, according to an economic impact value of higher education conducted by the Idaho-based company Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) for the University of North Carolina system.
Grant Wallace Band performs March 26
March 19, 2015
The trio of musicians-composers is known for incorporating new music, modern jazz and old-time folk styles in their performances.