Topic: Community Engagement

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App State participates in questionnaire to support UNC System Racial Equity Task Force
Sep. 18, 2020
The University of North Carolina (UNC) System has released a questionnaire to support the work of its Racial Equity Task Force. The survey — sent to faculty, staff and students of all 17 UNC System institutions, including App State — will be open for submissions until Sept. 30.
Sumner ’75 supports launch of AppTV mobile studio, shares his thoughts on looking — and giving — back
Sep. 18, 2020
Wayne Sumner ’75 was on-site with support and equipment at Appalachian State University’s mobile TV studio debut during Founders Day 2020. He reflected on his time at App State and shared his thoughts on giving back to the university.
Maintaining wellness in uncertain times — tips from a public health major and peer educator
Sep. 17, 2020
Appalachian State University student Caroline Pruitt, a public health major and peer educator, works to spread the good news about wellness.
The new US News rankings are out. Here’s how NC colleges and universities fared.
Raleigh News & Observer
Sep. 14, 2020
The newspaper’s coverage states Appalachian State University was ranked the 6th best regional university in the South, 3rd among its public university peers and 21st for best value. It also was named the most innovative school, 2nd best for undergraduate teaching and 3rd best for veterans among its peers.
Appalachian State’s Leaf Color Expert Says Cool September Will Result in Vibrant Leaf Colors [faculty featured]
High Country Press
Sep. 11, 2020
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Howard Neufeld, known as the Fall Color Guy, said that if temperatures cool off, it will be “good news for the upcoming fall leaf colors.”
#ShowYourLove in the High Country
Sep. 11, 2020
App State partnered with AppHealthCare on the High Country “Show Your Love” public health campaign, which encourages residents and visitors to follow the 3Ws: wear a face covering, wait 6 feet apart and wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.
The tradition continues — App State celebrates a hybrid Founders Day
Sep. 8, 2020
App State’s third annual Founders Day commemorates a 121-year history. Ceremonies include Bell Ringers Society induction and ribbon cutting ceremony for two new residence halls.
Fall Foliage Forecast for 2020 [faculty featured]
WBTV’s QC Life
Sep. 7, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Howard Neufeld, known as the Fall Color Guy, is interviewed live about his fall color forecast and suggested locations for viewing. The Department of Biology professor also talks about ways to safely share the trails and overlook spaces with others during COVID.
Artist Duo Brings Life Into A Boring Old Stairway By Painting A Bright And Colorful Rug-Shaped Mural
deMilked
Sep. 4, 2020
A Baltimore-based artist duo known for their bright and vivid large-scale murals recently completed the painting of an outdoor stairway at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. The geometric-painted stair runner begins at the top of the 36-step staircase, flowing to the bottom of the steps and beyond, and ends with fringe.
Fall Enrollments Are Up At Some Large Public Universities
Forbes
Sep. 4, 2020
Forbes reports on Appalachian State University surpassing its 2020 enrollment goal of 20,000, enrolling 20,023 students with a 10.4% increase in first-year students and a 10% increase in transfers.
Here's what kind of fall foliage season can we expect in Western North Carolina [faculty quoted]
Asheville Citizen Times
Sep. 2, 2020
Appalachian’s Dr. Howard Neufeld, known as the Fall Color Guy, is among experts quoted about this year’s fall color in Western North Carolina. Neufeld teaches in the Department of Biology.
App State football players call meeting, organize Boone march to ‘end injustice’
Watauga Democrat
Aug. 29, 2020
Appalachian State University football players taking a stand against social injustice with march through Boone.
From Hollywood to the High Country — App State’s mobile TV studio to serve as a learning lab on wheels
Aug. 28, 2020
The studio, which got its start as a Hollywood movie prop, will serve as a mobile learning lab for Mountaineer students covering High Country news and events through AppTV. The truck’s first stop? Appalachian’s 2020 Founders Day celebration.
US Geological Survey funds App State research on climate change impacts to Ozark salamander species
Aug. 27, 2020
With grant support from the U.S. Geological Survey, Appalachian biology professor Dr. Jon Davenport is undertaking a four-year project that will provide a clear understanding of how potential climate changes — including increased temperatures and changing precipitation — could affect salamander populations of Missouri’s Ozark Mountains.
An act of App State kindness: University Post Office staff assemble bike for first-year student
Aug. 26, 2020
University Post Office staff members Tim Norris, Matt Story and Daniel Greer went above and beyond during Appalachian’s move-in week, when they assembled a bicycle for first-year student Madeline Ryan.
Former App State Dean of University Libraries Dane Ward leaves legacy of ALS advocacy
Aug. 25, 2020
ALS advocate Dr. Dane M. Ward, former dean of university libraries at Appalachian, served as an ALS Research Ambassador and authored editorials about ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in higher education publications. He passed away from the disease July 5.
How one rural district boosted its FAFSA completion rate to one of the highest in the state
EdNC
Aug. 20, 2020
According to methodology used by Appalachian State’s GEAR UP, Yancey County School district’s FAFSA completion rate increased by 16 percentage points from 2019 to 2020.
It’s Boone, it’s beautiful — get outside and get going
Aug. 20, 2020
Exercise? During a pandemic? Appalachian faculty experts and University Recreation staff say yes. In this article, they share how Appalachian Community members can explore the High Country’s many outdoor recreation options to stay healthy and active during COVID-19.