Topic: Community Engagement

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2019 Green E Awards honor ‘sustainable business champions’ at App State
Oct. 31, 2019
Dr. Joseph Cazier and Dr. Todd Cherry were recognized with this year’s Green E Awards, conferred by the Walker College of Business. The awards honor individuals in the college for their outstanding accomplishments in the area of sustainable business.
Sarah Caudill interns with U.S. Department of State’s Mandela Washington Fellowship
Oct. 29, 2019
The opportunity allowed her to test her sociological skills, gain more insight into national issues and expand social networks, Caudill said.
App State’s Dr. Tempestt Adams prepares future teachers to lead their students on a journey of exploration
Oct. 28, 2019
Dr. Tempestt Adams in Appalachian’s career and technical education (CTE) program uses research-based techniques to develop high school instructors for classes that could directly impact their students’ college and career choices.
3-year PhysTEC grant to support physics-secondary education teachers at App State
Oct. 24, 2019
The Physics Teacher Education Coalition (PhysTEC) grant awarded to Appalachian will help increase the number of graduates from the university’s B.S. in physics-secondary education program and other graduates with teacher licensure in physics secondary education.
Fall foliage continuing to peak through weekend [faculty quoted]
WXII Channel 12
Oct. 23, 2019
Biology professor Dr. Howie Neufeld, the official "Fall Color Guy" of Western North Carolina, says the perfect conditions have arrived for furthering fall foliage colors.
App State’s Dr. Herb Brown shares his passion for teaching business and technology
Oct. 22, 2019
Appalachian’s career and technical education (CTE) program prepares future teachers to instruct a wide range of business and technical courses. Dr. Herb Brown, a professor in the CTE program, specializes in business, marketing and entrepreneurship education, as well as business, finance and information technology education.
Appalachian’s Dr. Cheryl Lee — preparing prospective teachers
Oct. 22, 2019
Dr. Cheryl Lee, professor in Appalachian’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, prepares future educators to teach critical life skills in family and consumer sciences.
App State recognizes Alumni Awards winners
Oct. 18, 2019
Appalachian has recognized three graduates as winners of its annual Alumni Awards. Avery B. Hall Sr. ’93 and Ronald “Steve” Norwood ’80 each received a 2019 Outstanding Service Award, and Jonathan Kappler ’05 received the 2019 Young Alumni Award.
Avery B. Hall Sr. ’93 honored by App State with 2019 Outstanding Service Award
Oct. 18, 2019
Hall, a 1999 Appalachian Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, is a member of the Appalachian State University Foundation Inc. Board of Directors and has previously served on the university’s Board of Trustees.
Entrepreneur Ronald ‘Steve’ Norwood ’80 wins 2019 Outstanding Service Award
Oct. 18, 2019
Norwood, who is founder and CEO of Consolidated Asset Recovery Systems, serves on Appalachian’s Transportation Insight for Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. His 2016 donation initiated the Appalachian Student Venture Fund, enabling students to launch start-ups while promoting local and regional economic development.
App State recognizes Young Alumni Award winner Jonathan Kappler ’05
Oct. 18, 2019
Kappler, who serves as chief of staff to the state’s deputy secretary for behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disabilities, is a past president of Appalachian’s Alumni Association and has served on numerous university advisory boards.
Appalachian guarantees admission to qualifying high school seniors in 11 NC GEAR UP school districts
Oct. 17, 2019
Through the GEAR UP Guarantee program, current seniors in 11 Western North Carolina high school districts who meet specific academic requirements and submit an application by Friday, Nov. 1, are guaranteed admission to Appalachian.
A Mountaineer tradition: Homecoming through the decades
Oct. 17, 2019
Take a peek at Appalachian’s homecoming celebrations from decades past by viewing this slideshow, which illustrates more than 80 years of the university’s homecoming history. Appalachian’s first homecoming took place in 1934.
'Prepared, Not Scared' — emergency planning a priority at App State
Oct. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHS&EM) participated in on-campus events during September — National Preparedness Month — to showcase how Appalachian stays one step ahead of emergencies.
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Watauga Democrat
Oct. 15, 2019
Fifteen recruits graduated from the Appalachian State University Police Academy in August and all passed the examination to become certified North Carolina police officers. This marks the academy’s second graduating class. Of last year’s graduating class, 100 percent are employed or pursuing further education.
Ten Must-See Spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway [faculty quoted]
Garden & Gun
Oct. 14, 2019
Already one of the most scenic roads in America, the Blue Ridge Parkway becomes a cherished Southern spectacle come October. To make the most of what the parkway has to offer, Appalachian State University biology professor Howard S. Neufeld, better known as the “Fall Color Guy,” shares his favorite spots along the way.
9th Annual Spooky Duke Race Returns To Benefit Local Parent-to-Parent Organization Oct. 26
High Country Press
Oct. 14, 2019
The “Spooky Duke” is a certified 5K and 10K race with a free Costume March and Contest where children, adults and pets can all show off their unique costumes and share in the fund. The 5k starts at 9 a.m. with those who preregister paying $20 to participate and others $25 on race day.
North Carolina's Fall Colors Are Delayed. But Here's When - And Where - To Find Them [faculty quoted]
WFAE 90.7
Oct. 11, 2019
The onset of North Carolina's famously vibrant fall colors has been delayed by an unseasonably hot start to fall and drought conditions. But Howard Neufeld, a biologist at Appalachian State University known as the "Fall Color Guy," says there's still a good chance for rich color this year – especially since cooler weather has begun.