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Dave by the Bell: Best Advice from a Professor
Jan. 15, 2016
Dave asks recent App State graduates to name a professor who taught them something they would never forget.
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ begins month-long conversation about race on campus and in the community
Jan. 15, 2016
As the kickoff event to a four-week campus and community-wide conversation titled “How We Talk About Race in 2016,” In/Visible Theatre will produce a staged reading of Lorraine Hansberry’s masterwork, “A Raisin in the Sun.”
2016 Momentum Dance Showcase — rescheduled for Jan. 30
Jan. 11, 2016
The 2016 Momentum Dance Showcase, originally scheduled for Jan. 22 and 23, has been postponed due to weather until Saturday, Jan. 30.
How can we teach sustainability in our classrooms and in our communities?
An Appalachian State University faculty expert roundtable discussion
Jan. 8, 2016
Sustainability goes far beyond reducing our carbon footprint or diverting trash. In this episode, three Appalachian professors share their thoughts how a commitment to sustainability impacts research, creative work, and share how they are teaching Appalachian students to make sustainable choices.
“Manual-Pixeling” exhibit on display at Looking Glass Gallery
Jan. 8, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery (LGG) in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Manual-Pixeling,” an exhibition featuring work by Taekyeom Lee.
Organist J. William Greene presents a guest recital Jan. 19 at Appalachian
Jan. 4, 2016
J. William Greene, organist and choirmaster at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, will present a guest recital Jan 19 at Appalachian State University.
Winners of Coe and West scholarships announced
Jan. 4, 2016
The Department of English and the Creative Writing Concentration at Appalachian State University have announced the winners of scholarships awarded for prose and poetry.
Appalachian students partner with community nonprofits
Dec. 18, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University juniors and seniors who were enrolled in Principles of Fund Raising, an upper-level class offered in the university’s Department of Communication, raised almost $5,000 for area nonprofits this fall.
Appalachian Symphony Orchestra string auditions
Dec. 18, 2015
Students and members of the university community who play violin, viola, cello or double bass and are interested in joining the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra for its spring semester rehearsals and concerts are invited to participate in auditions Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016.
Dave by the Bell: Spreading the Cheer
Dec. 10, 2015
App State Students aren't just kicking back this holiday season, they're giving back as well!
Latest issue of the Appalachian Journal focuses on Appalachian music
Dec. 9, 2015
BOONE—The Appalachian Journal has published its first special edition on Appalachian music. This double issue (vol. 42, nos. 3-4) is the largest one in the journal’s 42-year history, with 300-plus pages and 60-plus contributors. Guest editors Mark Freed and Trevor McKenzie are both musicians and music teachers who kick off this issue with a roundtable discussion: 25 musicians, teachers and scholars who select and describe their Appalachian “Top 10” playlists, offering lively defenses of their choices.
“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” to be presented Dec. 5 and 6
Nov. 30, 2015
BOONE—The Appalachian Women’s Theatre Troupe (AWTT) at Appalachian State University presents the 1993 comedy “Five Women Wearing The Same Dress” by playwright Alan Ball about five bridesmaids hiding in a bedroom during a wedding reception.
Symphony band performance held Dec. 2 at Appalachian
Nov. 23, 2015
BOONE—The Appalachian Symphony Band will present its last performance of the semester Dec. 2 at Appalachian State University.
Big band holiday dinner and concert Dec. 6 to benefit Appalachian Jazz Ensemble I
Nov. 20, 2015
BOONE—A big band holiday dinner and concert benefiting Jazz Ensemble I will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. at Appalachian State University.
Find Your Sustain Ability: What does Social Justice have to do with Sustainability?
A Conversation with Dr. Lee Ball and Chief Diversity Officer Bindu Kolli Jayne
Nov. 20, 2015
Without social justice and equity, can Appalachian State University, and the world, be sustainable? Hear what Bindu Kolli Jayne, chief diversity officer and associate vice chancellor for equity, diversity and compliance, shares with the university's director of sustainability.
Looking Glass Gallery presents “Imaginary Places”
Nov. 17, 2015
BOONE—Looking Glass Gallery (LGG) in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “Imaginary Places,” an exhibition featuring work by William Seal.
Appalachian Wind Ensemble performs Nov. 23
Nov. 17, 2015
BOONE—An evening of symphonic masterpieces will be performed Nov. 23 by the Appalachian Wind Ensemble from the Hayes School of Music. The 8 p.m. concert will be in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.
Students from the Hayes School of Music present an evening of chamber music Nov. 23
Nov. 17, 2015
BOONE—String and piano students from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present a program of chamber music Nov. 23. The performance in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall begins at 6 p.m. Admission is free.