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Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Silence’ Feb. 22-26
Feb. 16, 2017
Set in England at the turn of the first millennium, “Silence” is described as Monty Python meets “Game of Thrones.”
Appalachian’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series will resume March 2 with Rose McLarney; other writers will be Bianca Spriggs, Al Young and Robert Gipe
Feb. 15, 2017
Fans of poetry and fiction will have opportunities to experience how the work of three leading writers is defying stereotypes about Appalachia. They will also become reacquainted with a prolific native of the South who guest-taught poetry at Appalachian in 2003 and was appointed California’s poet laureate two years later.
A photographer’s award-winning imagery
Why University Photographer Marie Freeman ’85 remains captivated by even the tiniest flake settling on her pea coat
Feb. 14, 2017
Campus photographer braves a blizzard to capture microscopic imagery of snowflakes.
Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music to present three concerts between Feb. 19 and 23
Feb. 13, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present three concerts between Feb. 19 and 23.
Students and visiting artists to be featured in music performances Feb. 12-18
Feb. 10, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present five concerts between Feb. 12 and 18.
The North Carolina Theatre Conference to honor Appalachian with its College/University Award
Feb. 9, 2017
The award’s citation recognizes Appalachian’s theatre program for its commitment to fostering future artists, educators and arts supporters.
W. Kamau Bell on humor and serious issues
Feb. 8, 2017
Critically-acclaimed comedian and sociopolitical explorer, W. Kamau Bell gets real about humor and social change, and why both are important.
Podcast Preview: W. Kamau Bell on humor and serious issues
Feb. 7, 2017
Critically-acclaimed comedian and sociopolitical explorer, W. Kamau Bell gets real about humor and social change, and why both are important.
New portable TV studio helps Appalachian students develop industry standard broadcast skills
Feb. 6, 2017
Using a recently purchased portable studio, AppTV Chief Engineer and Production Manager Rob Gelber is partnering with campus organizations to ensure budding broadcast journalists have ample opportunity to learn outside the classroom.
Looking Glass Gallery at Appalachian presents ‘Recombinant’ through Feb. 10
Feb. 3, 2017
The Looking Glass Gallery in the Plemmons Student Union of Appalachian State University is presenting “Recombinant,” a solo exhibition of sculptures by Appalachian’s Dr. John Stephenson, through Feb. 10.
Faculty of Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music will present concerts Feb. 5 and 7
Feb. 3, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present faculty concerts Feb. 5 and 7.
Jessica Lang Dance to perform Feb. 8 at Appalachian; master classes also planned
Feb. 3, 2017
For famed choreographer Jessica Lang, a performance of her dance works should be “much like serving a meal.”
Dr. Karen Caldwell uses the expressive arts to prepare future counselors
Jan. 27, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Karen Caldwell promotes expressive arts therapy in developing marriage and family counselors.
Appalachian’s Theatre and Therapy Project
Pilot study shows promise in improving speech/language skills for young people with autism and intellectual disabilities
Jan. 4, 2017
A Theatre and Therapy Project shows promise in improving speech/language skills for young people with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Appalachian students benefit from assisting in Theatre and Therapy Project for young adults
Jan. 4, 2017
Appalachian students benefit from assisting in Theatre and Therapy Project for young adults.
‘Stages of Success’
Jan. 4, 2017
Watch segments of “Stages of Success: The Power of Performance,” presented by participants in a research study on the use of theatre as therapy for 15- to 25-year-olds with moderate to severe communication impairments.
Appalachian’s Morgan Batley wins national design award
Dec. 21, 2016
Morgan Batley, a senior graphic arts and imaging technology major from Mooresville, won a top prize in the 2016 Student Packaging Design Competition of the AICC, the Independent Packaging Association.
John C. Welborn – Appalachian’s Food Services Supervisor
Dec. 14, 2016
Food Services Supervisor John Welborn extends a more than 60-year family legacy by working in Sanford Commons at Appalachian State University.