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App State alumnus identifies a new tyrannosaur species
March 25, 2020
While working on his master’s thesis at the University of Calgary in Canada, Appalachian alumnus Jared Voris ’16 noticed unique features on some tyrannosaur bones, leading to the discovery of a new species.
Which outdoor sports and athletic activities are safe during a pandemic? [faculty quoted]
The Washington Post
March 24, 2020
When it comes to competition or exercise involving fewer than 10 people, Dr. David Nieman, who studies exercise immunology at the Appalachian State University Human Performance Lab, sees a “risk-benefit continuum” that can inform choices about which sports we play.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 1
March 24, 2020
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Fitness in the time of pandemic: Gyms, others go online [faculty quoted]
WFMZ-TV
March 23, 2020
Staying fit and healthy improves the immune system’s capacity to detect and destroy viruses, says David Nieman, director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Appalachian State University.
A Mental Health Crisis Is Looming on the Horizon [faculty quoted]
Medium
March 21, 2020
Appalachian psychology professor Dr. JP Jameson is quoted on the increased risk of suicide due to isolation and layoffs related to COVID-19. “We know social connectedness is a protective factor against suicide risk, so this presents an extra layer of challenges to mental health providers and to the general public,” he said in March.
App State announces Spring 2020 Commencement will be virtual
March 20, 2020
In her announcement to campus concerning Spring 2020 Commencement, Appalachian Chancellor Sheri Everts said, “My leadership team and I are committed to preserving the essence of the celebrations and milestones of the final weeks of the spring semester, including commencement.”
Stay informed and up to date with App State’s COVID-19 website
March 20, 2020
Appalachian State University’s coronavirus website provides the latest updates on university operations.
Preparing for the new normal on App State’s campus
March 20, 2020
As Appalachian State University prepares to transition to online instruction and alternative course delivery, faculty and staff are adjusting routines and procedures, as shown in this photo essay.
US Army Women’s Foundation honors Edna Cummings — App State alumna and military trailblazer
March 20, 2020
Appalachian’s first African American female ROTC graduate, Edna W. Cummings ’78, is one of the newest inductees in the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Cummings is a retired Army colonel with a distinguished 25-year military career.
Alumnus applies a different philosophy to health care management
March 20, 2020
Jalyn Howard ’17 incorporates leadership, community service and philosophy in his approach to health care management.
This Is the Exercise Your Body Needs During the Coronavirus Outbreak [faculty featured]
Elemental
March 20, 2020
This blog features Dr. David Nieman’s career researching exercise and the immune system, including data that shows physically active people have a 40-50% reduction in the number of days they are sick with acute respiratory infections. The blog further notes that “a good rule of thumb is to limit sustained exercise (greater than 60% effort, which means 60% of your max heart rate) to no more than 60 minutes at a time.”
App State’s Karen Fletcher leads national organization of research development professionals
March 20, 2020
Appalachian’s Karen Fletcher, director of grants resources and services at Appalachian, has been appointed president of the National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP) Board of Directors. Fletcher assumed her new role in July 2019 and will serve as president through June 2020.
Seen through the eyes of folklorists and educators, Appalachia is a region still defined by its people [faculty quoted]
Daily Mail WV
March 19, 2020
People in Appalachia have a spirit of collaboration as they find new ways and look for new experiences that will help the region grow, says Tom Hansell, interim director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University.
Navigating the cloud: How to find success in App State online courses
March 19, 2020
Appalachian State University’s Student Learning Center offers tips for how to be successful in online courses — from time management to “netiquette.”
How to stay physically active during COVID-19
March 18, 2020
App State’s Dr. Rebecca Battista offers tips and resources for staying physically active during the COVID-19 outbreak.
What You Need to Know About Working Out at the Park During the Coronavirus Epidemic [faculty quoted]
Women’s Health
March 18, 2020
In this Q&A, Appalachian State University’s Dr. David Nieman answers whether people should work out when sick. In short, no — “sick people wrongly think they can ‘exercise the virus out of the system’ or ‘sweat it out,’ that’s a myth. It’s actually the opposite,” he says. Nieman is a health professor and director of the Human Performance Lab.
App State College of Arts and Sciences announces new director of college advising
March 18, 2020
Diana J. Nelson ’07 ’19 has been named director of the College of Arts and Sciences’ College Advising and Support Services Hub. She will assume her new role March 23.
College tours canceled? High school students can tour NC's colleges virtually
WRAL
March 17, 2020
Appalachian State University is among colleges and universities listed as having virtual tours that students can explore when they can’t visit in person due to concerns about the coronavirus.