Topic: Community Engagement

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12 Appalachian invitees to serve in Peace Corps in 2019
Feb. 7, 2019
Appalachian’s invitees will each serve in one of six different work sectors — agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development — in 10 countries located on four continents around the globe.
Staff Shout Out program announces winner for December 2018/January drawing
Feb. 7, 2019
Eric Gormly, program director of student veteran services, is the drawing winner. He received a received a Staff Shout Out for being a volunteer coordinator for Appalachian’s December 2018 commencement ceremonies.
School psychology alumnae, faculty member receive top awards from the NCSPA
Feb. 7, 2019
Appalachian alumnae Jennifer Reilly ’09 and Amy Lowder ’03, along with psychology professor Dr. Jim Deni, received the NCSPA’s 2018 Practitioner of the Year and Innovative Practice awards and Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively.
Josh Gregory answers the call for needed high school physics teachers
Feb. 5, 2019
A story about a politician’s misunderstanding of physics led Josh Gregory on the path to Appalachian’s Physics (BS) – Secondary Education program.
Appalachian’s Beaver Scholars program aims to improve health care in region and beyond
Feb. 1, 2019
Beginning fall 2019, the program will provide support to 20 North Carolina students in Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences who have made a commitment to health care careers.
Film by Appalachian dance studies professor wins for Best Southern States documentary
Jan. 31, 2019
Cara Hagan, assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance, spent nearly 18 months creating “Sound and Sole,” a short film that “shines a light on the rich African-American culture here in Appalachia.”
Appalachian music professor’s music may air during Super Bowl LIII
Jan. 29, 2019
Appalachian music professor Dr. Greg McCandless will be listening closely during Super Bowl LIII — two of his songs may air during CBS’ broadcast of the game Sunday.
LIFE Village funds collaboration with Appalachian to design homes for adults with autism
Jan. 29, 2019
During fall 2018, students and faculty in the Building Science Architectural Design Studio III at Appalachian worked with the LIFE Village board to design living spaces that meet the needs of adults with autism.
Locally and globally, Lane Bailey ’87 ’89 works to improve communities
Jan. 28, 2019
Bailey, city manager of Salisbury, recently traveled to Tanzania to work with district governments on a range of issues. His international involvement represents Appalachian’s emphasis on global learning.
MLK Challenge: 20 years of service at Appalachian
Jan. 25, 2019
Take a look back at the many projects students, faculty and staff have completed alongside community partners through the years as part of the annual challenge honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
20th anniversary of Appalachian’s MLK Challenge draws more than 200 participants
Appalachian’s program has become a model for other campuses across the state and nation
Jan. 25, 2019
The annual event honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, as students accomplish challenging projects alongside community partners.
Anna Ulery ’04 captures fun moments in her career as a professional photographer
Jan. 24, 2019
Appalachian professors mentored and encouraged her. Now, Anna Ulery ’04 owns and operates her own photo booth business in the High Country.
Watauga County Schools funds continued support of Appalachian ASC Center
Jan. 18, 2019
This funding ensures that, for the 13th consecutive year, students in Watauga High School have access to the high-quality mental health services provided by Appalachian’s Assessment, Support, and Counseling Center.
Pritzker Fellow to collaborate with community on development of early childhood programs
Jan. 18, 2019
Crystal Kelly ’00 ’09, Pritzker Fellow and Appalachian alumna, will direct efforts to build a coordinated, early childhood system and local financing stream for early childhood initiatives in Watauga County.
Lauren Boop ’12 joins 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
Jan. 18, 2019
Boop, who graduated as a Teaching Fellow from Appalachian in 2012, is one of 15 members appointed to the 2018–19 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council.
Trustees approve resolution for energy contract with savings implications
Jan. 17, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees signed a resolution that will save New River Power and Light (NRLP) customers and the university hundreds of thousands annually in energy costs.
Expansion plans for Appalachian’s Child Development Center underway
Jan. 14, 2019
The expansion of Appalachian’s Child Development Center will increase capacity and enhance programs.
New initiative, staff position aim to reduce jail recidivism
Watauga Democrat
Jan. 14, 2019
A new initiative to reduce recidivism at the Watauga County jail is already receiving positive feedback, with one inmate calling it an “inspiration” and a “blessing” in a handwritten letter to Sheriff Len Hagaman. The letter was written to Hagaman in spring 2018 after an intern, Appalachian social work graduate student Mollie Mellishrencken, studied inmate recidivism — the cycle of coming in and out of incarceration on multiple occasions.