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Appalachian to offer Master of Science in Nursing beginning in August
Jan. 16, 2015
The UNC Board of Governors has approved a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program for Appalachian State University, which is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Appalachian’s accrediting body.
Dave by the Bell: How's that resolution going?
Jan. 16, 2015
On this edition we’re asking students, “How ya doing on that New Year’s Resolution?”
Momentum Dance Showcase to be presented Jan. 23 and 24
Jan. 15, 2015
Momentum is a campus-wide student dance organization. The annual dance showcase will feature seven original works choreographed and performed by Appalachian students.
Information about a nationwide email scam targeting university employees and students
Jan. 15, 2015
The FBI has issued an alert regarding scams that are targeting university employees and students nationwide.
Boatright presents cello recital Jan. 22
Jan. 14, 2015
Alex Boatright, a 2012 graduate of Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music, will present a cello recital Jan. 22 on campus.
DeHart named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Jan. 13, 2015
Following a national search, Dr. Jean DeHart has been named chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. DeHart served as interim chair following Dr. Janice Pope, who returned to the faculty.
Call for papers for 10th Annual Conference in World History and Economics
Jan. 13, 2015
This year’s conference theme is “History and Nature of Capitalism.” Paper or panel discussion proposals do not have to be tied directly to the conference theme, but papers fitting with the theme will be given special consideration.
Video stream of program on advancing civil rights for the LGBT community shown Jan. 19
Jan. 13, 2015
The Appalachian State University and Boone communities are invited to a live streaming of a panel discussion on advancing civil rights for the LGBT community.
Julian Bond to speak at Appalachian’s MLK commemoration Jan. 23
Jan. 12, 2015
Civil rights activist and professor Julian Bond will speak for the 31st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at Appalachian State University.
Hill appointed to North Carolina Psychology Board
Jan. 12, 2015
Dr. Robert Hill, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to a three-year term on the North Carolina Psychology Board.
Sustainability Film Series begins Jan. 20
Panelists include N.Y. Times bestselling author Colin Campbell
Jan. 12, 2015
The series includes “Fed Up,” “Thin Ice,” “Surviving Progress” and “Mission Blue.” The films were selected to help viewers better understand the challenges facing humankind and the planet and to broaden observations regarding environmental and economic sustainability and social justice.
Campus emergency alert system will be tested Feb. 4
Jan. 12, 2015
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.
Carnegie Foundation renews Appalachian’s community engagement classification
Jan. 12, 2015
Community engagement is defined as the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities (local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.
Race named university registrar at Appalachian
Jan. 9, 2015
Debbie Race comes to the university from UNC Asheville where she had served as university registrar for seven years. She also held positions at UNCA as associate registrar, director of advising and registration services, and coordinator of advising and retention.
McCorkindale named PRSSA National Faculty Adviser for 2015-17
Jan. 5, 2015
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced that Dr. Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, has been elected to a two-year term as PRSSA 2015-2017 National Faculty Adviser on the National Committee, starting June 1.
Future teachers travel the globe for international teaching experiences
Jan. 5, 2015
“Almost home, forever changed” is how Emily Johnson described her international student teaching experience in Costa Rica last spring.
Hughes appointed to service academy nomination board
Jan. 5, 2015
Dr. Vickie Hughes, an associate professor in the Department of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University, has been appointed to serve on Rep. Virginia Foxx’s Service Academy Nomination Board. Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.
Ludwig elected to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Board of Directors
Jan. 5, 2015
The Cambridge Center reaches thousands of people in need of behavioral solutions, such as helping children with autism, coping with aging or providing safer work environments in oil refineries.