Topic: Arts and Humanities

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World-renowned anthropologist to speak April 27 at Appalachian
April 26, 2017
The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian will host Columbia University professor and anthropologist Dr. Michael T. Taussig for a public lecture titled “Corpse Magic for Vengeance and its Curious Demise.”
AppX: International Appalachian (INTAPP)
April 26, 2017
Ever wonder what it’s like to be an International student at App? Or what it’s really like venture to another country for a whole semester? Find out in the latest AppX!
Appalachian Gospel Choir to perform April 26
April 25, 2017
Under Dr. DaVaughn Miller’s direction, the Appalachian Gospel Choir will present “Nothing to Fear.”
Appalachian’s Morgan Batley wins ‘Best of the Best’ for her tailgate party pack
April 21, 2017
A tailgate party pack designed by Morgan Batley, a senior graphic arts and imaging technology major from Mooresville, has been named “Best of the Best” by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF).
Kaplan conveys immigration struggle through historic and modern imagery
April 21, 2017
Ann Pegelow Kaplan hopes to help others remember their family’s connection to immigration through her work, “Passage/s: Lost & Found Photography, Refugee Crises, and Privilege.”
Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music to present concerts April 26 and 27
April 21, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present concerts April 26, 27 and 30.
Apparel design and merchandising program presents ‘Showcase 2017’ April 23
April 21, 2017
“Showcase,” an annual runway-style fashion show featuring apparel collections designed by Appalachian’s students and faculty, is open to the public.
Appalachian students partner with biomaterials company, build sustainable products
April 21, 2017
Furniture designer Alyssa Coletti is determined to expand student exposure to and experience with sustainable design. An adjunct instructor in Appalachian’s Department of Applied Design, she teaches just one or two courses per semester with the goal of providing a unique, hands-on experience for her students.
Appalachian to present world premiere of play by Muthal Naidoo, noted South African author
April 21, 2017
By Muthal Naidoo. The play looks at the Mahabharata from a woman's point of view and the Epic becomes a metaphor for the patriarchal society in which women function mainly as adjuncts.
AppLab practices put to work earn Appalachian a Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant
April 20, 2017
Appalachian State University has earned a $65,000 Active Learning Center Grant to support AppLab from Steelcase Education. The organization’s grant program supports teacher and student efforts to create an environment that encourages engagement, collaboration and creativity.
Appalachian’s annual Guitarfest will be presented April 21-23
April 13, 2017
Classical guitarists and other musicians from across the U.S. and Europe will perform during the 22nd annual Appalachian Guitarfest April 21-23 at Appalachian State University.
Keith Knight, renowned cartoonist, to appear at Appalachian April 24
April 13, 2017
On April 24, nationally renowned cartoonist Keith Knight will visit Appalachian State University. While on campus, he will be the focus of two events that are free and open to the public.
Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music to present six concerts beginning April 19
April 13, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present six concerts April 19-25. The performances will take place on the university campus. Admission is free, and, unless otherwise noted, a live stream of the performances will be available
‘One Amazing Thing’ selected for Appalachian’s 2017-18 Common Reading Program; author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni to speak on campus Aug. 21
April 13, 2017
All incoming first-year students at Appalachian State University will receive a copy of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel “One Amazing Thing” during summer orientation as part of the university’s Common Reading Program for the 2017-18 academic year.
Appalachian Young People’s Theatre celebrates 45 years of smiles throughout the High Country, presents ‘The Mischief Makers’ April 21-23 on campus
April 10, 2017
Magnificent braggadocio, wild foolery, suspense, laughter, pandemonium! This delightful play combines traditional tales from African, European, and Native American cultures and introduces young audiences to Anansi the Spider from Africa, Reynard the Fox from Europe, and the Native American trickster, Raven.
Work of Appalachian professor and student staged for first time during gala concert of the American College Dance Association’s regional conference
April 10, 2017
The gala concert featured 10 works chosen by conference adjudicators, including “Tiny Potato on the Train,” by Assistant Professor of Dance Studies Cara Hagan, and “From Here I Saw What Happened and I Cried,” which was choreographed by Juliet Irving, a junior dance studies and graphic design double major.
Dr. David Pilgrim on the Jim Crow Museum, multiculturalism race relations, diversity and how to be involved
How one activist is using objects of intolerance to teach tolerance.
April 10, 2017
Dr. David Pilgrim, leading expert on issues relating to multiculturalism, diversity and race relations, recently recorded a podcast at Appalachian State University as part of a week-long event exploring freedom of speech on college campuses and the First Amendment.
Dr. Lee Bird on protecting the First Amendment on university campuses
“Protection is often for the speech that we hate, not the speech that we all agree is appropriate.”
April 10, 2017
Dr. Lee Bird, leading expert on First Amendment rights and freedom of speech, recorded a podcast at Appalachian State University.