Posts

Displaying 3781 - 3798 of 3850

Pakistani and American students discover their similarities during exchange program
Dec. 8, 2013
Young Pakistani students, Appalachian State University students and Watauga County public school students spent some time together recently and found they were more similar than dissimilar despite living worlds apart.
Generation on a Slackline
Discussing a diverse, global, digital information economy in motion - and Appalachian's role in it
Dec. 5, 2013
In their book “Generation on a Tightrope” (Jossey-Bass 2012), Dr. Arthur Levine and Dr. Diane Dean present challenges that educational institutions face in preparing this current generation of undergraduate students to understand and thrive in describe a diverse, global, digital information economy in motion. They join Provost Lori Gonzalez and Dean of Students JJ Brown to discuss Appalachian’s role in this challenge.
Maison Reciprocity: Design
Oct. 31, 2013
Team Reciprocity speaks about how their row house design is market-ready, energy-independent, adaptable, affordable, and a community-centric residential housing solution.
Art professor Scott Ludwig makes printmaking safer
Sept. 24, 2013
For Scott Ludwig, the “moment a student discovers something about their artistic abilities is the most rewarding. It keeps me coming back to the classroom.” In turn, he’s rewarded his students by making the printmaking process safer.
RCOE’s Jeff Goodman makes learning memorable
Sept. 24, 2013
With teaching props such as glowing pickles and flaming Gummy Bears, the Reich College of Education’s Jeff Goodman is all about the experience of learning.
Study abroad: Malawi 2012
Sept. 7, 2013
A study abroad experience related to sustainability has developed into an ongoing community relationship between Appalachian State University and the African nation of Malawi.
AppState thanks George Beasley for new media complex
Sept. 7, 2013
In fall 2013, new and returning broadcast students were among the first in Appalachian State University's new 18,000 square-foot George G. Beasley Media Complex, which houses broadcast studios, classrooms, labs and offices for faculty members. A generous gift from Appalachian alumnus George G. Beasley of Naples, Fla., along with state funds and other private donations, have made the media complex a reality.
Malawi: A transforming experience inspires an ongoing relationship
Sept. 6, 2013
Students learn and practice community solutions through a special relationship between Appalachian and Malawi.
New Initiative Addresses Physician Assistant Shortage in Underserved Areas throughout the State
Aug. 28, 2013
Appalachian State University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center announced plans to expand the physician assistant (PA) program at the Wake Forest School of Medicine to Appalachian State University’s campus.
WASU begins new era of radio from the George G. Beasley Media Complex
Aug. 23, 2013
90.5 WASU-FM makes its move from Wey Hall to the new George G. Beasley Media Complex.
Appalachian receives $297,529 grant to continue Pakistani schools exchange program
Aug. 23, 2013
Appalachian State University has received a second grant totaling $297,529 from the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, to continue an exchange project between public schools in Watauga County and Taxila, Pakistan.
Veteran and Appalachian alumnus uses his love of farming as therapy
Aug. 1, 2013
Local farmer and Appalachian alumnus Cory Bryk, a Marine veteran, finds healing in a new kind of mission: feeding the community.
Alumni Awards 2013: Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95
July 23, 2013
Dr. Harry L. Williams '86 '88 '95 of Dover, Del., a first generation college student, attended Appalachian on a track scholarship. Instead of leaving after graduation, he stayed to take his first job in the university's Admissions office.
Alumni Awards 2013: Hughlene Bostian Frank '68
July 23, 2013
Just days after high school graduation, Hughlene B. Frank '68 of Greensboro came to Appalachian to be the best that she could be. "That's what I was raised to be," she said. She was young and eager to learn.
Appalachian opens American Cultural Center at China’s Northeastern University
July 15, 2013
Appalachian State University is one of 19 U.S. universities to open an American Cultural Center at a Chinese university. The center at Northeastern University (NEU) in Shenyang, China, has been funded by a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State and is part of a program initiated by the state department in 2011.
AppState Roundtable: Malawi
July 7, 2013
For decades, Appalachian State University has recognized the importance an international perspective has on undergraduate education. Appalachian's graduates are creative thinkers and problem-solvers -- thought leaders who are easily able to adapt to a changing world.
Bathanti to receive Chowan University’s Hobson Prize in April
March 29, 2013
Installed as North Carolina’s Poet Laureate last September, Joseph Bathanti will be awarded Chowan University‘s 19th annual Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters on Monday, April 15. Known as Hobson Day, the presentation will also feature a dinner, a lecture and a book signing.
Music as medicine; professor studies music therapy’s effects on heart disease patients
March 8, 2013
Listening to music can be relaxing, invigorating or charged with emotions. Dr. Christine Leist, an assistant professor of music therapy at Appalachian State University, thinks music also can benefit women who have had or are at risk of heart attack.