Topic: Community Engagement

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Political Science alum fundraises for DC research institution
June 16, 2020
Tommy Wrenn ’14 has worked as a development professional in Washington, D.C., fundraising for organizations connected to the environment and addressing climate change — an issue he describes as a “personal passion.”
Jane Barghothi named vice chancellor for university advancement at App State
June 15, 2020
Jane McIntyre Barghothi ’96 has been named Appalachian State University’s vice chancellor for university advancement. Barghothi has served as senior associate vice chancellor for university development since July 2019.
App State alumnus shapes public policy
June 15, 2020
Nathan Smith ’09 tackles some of the most pressing political and societal challenges facing the country today, advocating for LGBTQ equality and voting access as a senior associate at Civitas Public Affairs Group in Washington, D.C.
A Renewed Passion for Teaching in the Pandemic [faculty op-ed]
NCTE blog
June 13, 2020
In this opinion piece, Dr. Jason D. DeHart writes hisappreciation for teachers and their extra effort during the pandemic, through online teaching and sustained community. DeHart is an assistant professor in the Department of Reading Education and Special Education at Appalachian State University.
Life in the fast lane for App State student
June 12, 2020
Angela Gantkowski is a marketing major with a concentration in digital marketing ¬— and a driver in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA). She was the runner-up in the PDRA World Finals during her first season in 2018 and was recently featured in the magazine Drag Illustrated.
App State alumna makes the best of disasters and emergencies
June 10, 2020
Lynn Fisher ’97 applies skills learned in outdoor experiential education at Appalachian and Broadstone — the university’s outdoor education facility — to a career in emergency planning.
Taking Steady Steps towards Civic Engagement [staff featured]
Penang Monthly (Malaysia)
June 1, 2020
Brian MacHarg, Appalachian’s director of civic engagement, discusses the importance of civic engagement in addressing community issues and how to apply it. This news story covers his talk during a workshop hosted by the Penang Institute and the U.S. embassy in Malaysia called “Learning the Habits of Service: Leading Others in Action.”
Perspective | North Carolinians weigh in on high-quality reading instruction [faculty quoted]
EdNC
May 29, 2020
Dr. Rebecca Jordan, assistant professor in the Department of Reading Education and Special Education, is among educators quoted in this opinion piece on how to achieve high-quality reading instruction. Jordan says the science of reading indicates there is more than one domain of reading instruction, and a combination of phonics, oral language, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension is needed.
Fall will look different on NC’s college campuses. Here’s what each is planning.
Raleigh News & Observer
May 29, 2020
Appalachian State University is the first school mentioned in the state-wide coverage of fall plans amid COVID-19.
Welcome home — first App Builds a Home project is dedicated
May 29, 2020
A virtual dedication ceremony is scheduled for the inaugural App Builds a Home project, built in partnership with Watauga County Habitat for Humanity, and fundraising begins for the next home.
Appalachian State University professor’s message is just what we need right now [faculty featured]
WRAL
May 29, 2020
In this interview, counseling professor Dr. Dominique Hammonds explains why people may feel a variety of emotions during the coronavirus pandemic and how to effectively address them.
Task force’s work on improving reading instruction to go before State Board next week [faculty quoted]
EdNC
May 28, 2020
Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner, a member of the State Board of Education Literacy Task Force, comments on the status of quality reading education — saying she does not think the task force's' recommendation does enough to help districts ensure the selection of high-quality materials.
App State announces 2019–20 Student Teacher of the Year and finalists
May 26, 2020
Class of 2020 graduate Brandon Moore has been named Appalachian’s Student Teacher of the Year for the 2019–20 academic year. The award recognizes student teachers’ professionalism and effectiveness in the classroom. Six other Appalachian alumni were named as award finalists.
Busch Drives App State-Branded Car To NASCAR Win
May 25, 2020
The specially branded NASCAR Xfinity Series car driven by Kyle Busch produced a familiar finishing position for App State: first place. The Black and Gold No. 54 car featuring App State logos as well as a congratulatory message for App State's graduating seniors in the Class of 2020 made a dramatic last-lap pass and crossed the finish line first Monday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, giving Busch a win in the Alsco 300.
Former international student sends masks to Valle Crucis couple
Watauga Democrat
May 25, 2020
Concerned about her former host family’s welfare during COVID-19, an international student at Appalachian State University from China seven years sent them face coverings after hearing of a U.S. shortage of personal protective equipment. The couple has since donated the masks to Watauga Medical Center.
A passion for the environment: App State Energy Manager Jonathan Pierson
May 22, 2020
Meet Appalachian energy manager Jonathan Pierson ’06 ’08 — an alumnus who circled back to campus after a decade of implementing energy efficiency projects in Alaska.
App State Car to Race in Monday’s Alsco 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 22, 2020
Fans of NASCAR and the App State Mountaineers will have their worlds collide in an exciting way this Memorial Day when multi-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch drives an App State-branded car in recognition of the school's Class of 2020. Busch will take the wheel of the No. 54 car for the NASCAR Xfinity Series' Alsco 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
2020 winners announced for Chancellor’s Innovation Scholars Program at App State
May 19, 2020
The five winning teams will earn awards up to $10,000 each from the Office of the Chancellor and the Division of Academic Affairs.