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Studies: Road salt use impacts local waterways
Watauga Democrat
March 1, 2019
Salted roads can reduce accidents by 51 to 88 percent once the treatment is applied, according to The Salt Institute. Despite road salt’s seemingly essential role in keeping society mobile during harsh High Country winters, Dr. Shea Tuberty, along with other students and teachers at Appalachian State University, wondered— where does all the salt go once the snow is gone?
Cherokee High School students share Valentine's Day lesson at Green Valley
Watauga Democrat
March 1, 2019
Cherokee High School students traveled to Green Valley Elementary School on Feb. 13 to teach a Valentine’s Day lesson by sharing the traditional Cherokee story of the first strawberries. The six CHS students who visited the school are dual-enrolled at Appalachian State University and are taking this semester’s Cherokee Culture and Leadership class taught by CHS teacher Heath Robertson and Reich College of Education Associate Professor Allen Bryant.
Owens Field House demolition begins
Watauga Democrat
March 1, 2019
The anticipated demolition of Owens Field House has begun with the dismantling of the building’s interior, and the exterior is slated to come down the week of March 11, according to Appalachian State University spokesperson Megan Hayes.
Mental health — a key to academic and social success
Appalachian offers year-round programming on mental health awareness, self-care and suicide prevention
Feb. 27, 2019
A variety of opportunities help students keep mental health and self-care a priority, explains Coordinator for Student Mental Wellness Elizabeth Cavallaro.
‘Careers for Impact’: Students explore businesses balancing purpose and profit
Feb. 27, 2019
The inaugural “Careers for Impact” event on Appalachian’s campus introduced students to regional nonprofit organizations and Certified B Corporations — a type of business that balances purpose and profit, working for the greater good.
N.C. Arts Council supports Dance Theatre of Harlem residency at Appalachian
Feb. 27, 2019
As part of the residency, Dance Theatre of Harlem members performed at Appalachian in the 2018–19 “The Schafer Center Presents …” series and conducted workshops and master classes with theater and dance students.
NIOSH supports Appalachian research on how to keep workers safe on the job
Feb. 26, 2019
Appalachian psychology professors Drs. Shawn Bergman and Tim Ludwig will collaborate on a four-year pilot study funded by NIOSH to examine how using HSE data in analytics can help keep workers safe on the job.
Appalachian announces International Mountain Studies Symposium
Feb. 26, 2019
Drs. Dawn Hollis, Jon Mathieu and Gilles Rudaz — three international academics in mountain studies — are the keynote speakers for the symposium and will present their research alongside Appalachian students, faculty and staff.
Effective risk management leads to a more resilient society
Q&A with Walker College of Business’ Dr. David Marlett
Feb. 26, 2019
The director of Appalachian’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center talks about the risk management and insurance degree program and why it remains relevant.
Venezuela crisis: Trump threats to Maduro evoke bloody history of US intervention in Latin America
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb. 25, 2019
Dr. Joseph Gonzalez outlines the often-militaristic history of U.S.–Latin American relations and writes that the U.S. has an opportunity for stronger diplomatic relations — and a safer way to restore democracy — if it chooses this time to work with a coalition called the Lima Group.
Dave by the Bell: What's Your Happy Song?
Feb. 22, 2019
University Communications' favorite interruption, Dave Blanks and UComm intern Alyssa Rodriguez, interview unsuspecting Appalachian students to discover their go-to "happy song."
Beaver College of Health Sciences announces new chair of its Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
Feb. 22, 2019
Dr. Melissa Weddell has accepted the position of chair after a national search. She has served as interim chair of the department for the past nine months.
5 acclaimed authors to speak as part of spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb. 22, 2019
Appalachian State University announces author lineup for its spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
NPS funds Appalachian survey of WNS-affected bats in Blue Ridge Parkway area
Feb. 22, 2019
The survey, conducted in fall 2018 by Dr. Mark Spond, Appalachian’s liaison to the National Park Service, investigated the distribution and extent of white-nose syndrome in the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Peru study abroad programs, summer 2018
Feb. 21, 2019
View photos from two Appalachian faculty-led study abroad programs in Peru that focused on climate research and sustainable energy practices.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 6
Feb. 21, 2019
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.
Bryce Helms — from Appalachian police cadet to full-time APD officer
Feb. 19, 2019
Bryce Helms, a senior criminal justice major, is the first cadet from the APDP to be hired by the Appalachian Police Department. She began her new role as a full-time police officer with the department in January.
Dr. Cole Edwards emphasizes fieldwork in studying geological history
Feb. 18, 2019
Dr. Cole Edwards uses fieldwork to bring to life the evolution of biospheres and environments throughout Earth’s history.