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Library’s Summer Author Series begins June 30
June 14, 2016
High Country Sustainability is the theme of the 2016 University Libraries Summer Author Series to be held at Appalachian State University. The series is sponsored by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the Library.
Writer Matt Gallagher to present writing workshop for veterans and a public reading
May 30, 2016
Matt Gallagher, an Iraq War combat veteran and writer, will be in residence at Appalachian State University June 13 and 14.
Memorial Day is ‘day to give thanks’
May 30, 2016
At Appalachian State University’s Memorial Day ceremony May 30, retired Spc. Anthony Corso told the story of 31-year-old Army Capt. Clayton Carpenter who died when the Black Hawk helicopter he was piloting suffered a hard landing during a routine training mission, just days before he planned to propose to his girlfriend.
Summer Dance Series offered May 31 through June 30
May 26, 2016
The series, sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance, will offer mixed beginning level classes featuring a variety of dance styles and bodywork classes.
Memorial Day ceremony held at Appalachian
May 23, 2016
Appalachian State University will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial on the west side of the Dougherty Administration Building. The public is invited to attend.
Fundraising class raises over $12,000 for local nonprofits
May 20, 2016
Appalachian State University students enrolled in Principles of Fund Raising, an upper-level class within the school’s nonprofit management minor, raised over $12,000 for High Country nonprofits during the spring semester.
Theatre and Dance partners with Cre8tive Drama to offer summer day camps for children
May 20, 2016
Cre8tive Drama and the Department of Theatre and Dance are partnering to offer a week-long summer Cre8tive Drama Day Camp. Designed to transform young people through drama and theatre arts, the camp will be offered daily starting Monday, June 28, in the Valborg Theatre on campus.
More than 200 Appalachian and community volunteers help Children’s Playhouse’s BuildFest
May 18, 2016
Organizations and individuals from both Appalachian and the Boone community served as activity partners by sponsoring and running various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities throughout the day.
Appalachian to affiliate with Workers Rights Consortium on licensed apparel
May 17, 2016
Appalachian State University has decided to affiliate with the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC), a group that collaborates with workers, non-governmental organizations and other colleges and universities to improve the conditions of workers producing licensed collegiate apparel.
Appalachian hosts Summer Theatre Education Program June 16–17
May 11, 2016
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host “Directing for Theatre” on June 16–17 as the 2016 Appalachian Summer Theatre Education Program (AppSTEP). The 2016 AppSTEP guest presenter is J. Daniel Herring.
Register for craft enrichment opportunities at Appalachian
May 5, 2016
The Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University is offering 22 summer classes to local community members. Registration is now open.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on LGBTQ+, social activism, the millennial voice and President Obama
Commentator, professor, activist and author encourages open and honest and exchange of ideas, and empathy in opposition.
April 22, 2016
In a recent visit to Appalachian State University’s podcast studio, one of America’s foremost African American voices, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, shares his thoughts on 21st-century activism, and the value of empathy.
Equestrian team to host schooling show April 23 to benefit Horse Helpers
April 21, 2016
The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation and the Appalachian State University Equestrian Team will host a Hunt Seat Schooling Show at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise awareness for Horse Helpers of the High Country.
Voices of the Civil Rights Movement three-part series opens Monday, April 25
April 18, 2016
The Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies, the Center for Appalachian Studies, as well as the Africana Studies program, Black Faculty and Student Association, Black Student Association, the College of Arts and Sciences and a number of other organizations and departments around the Appalachian State University campus are hosting a three-part series on the voices of the Civil Rights Movement, April 25 through April 26.
Registration is now open for Girls on the Run 5k event on May 15
April 18, 2016
The public is invited to register for the 2016 ZAP Fitness Girls on the Run of the High Country 5K on May 15 where everyone is a finisher.
Coffee Buzz 5K fundraiser held April 23 at Appalachian
March 18, 2016
The event is sponsored by International Appalachian, also known as INTAPP, an organization that seeks to increase international understanding and direct involvement with other cultures and countries.
Autism camp offered April 15-17, registration ends April 1
March 16, 2016
Camp Crinkleroot, a free day camp April 15-17, is recruiting campers ages 8-14 with autism spectrum disorders.
Appalachian to host Food Summit April 2
March 16, 2016
Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to discuss ways to build a more resilient and just local food system at the 2016 Food Summit at Appalachian State University.

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