Topic: Community Engagement

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Sound the Alarm — It can save a life
Avery Journal
Nov. 14, 2018
The American Red Cross, Appalachian State University students and representatives of the Boone Fire Department teamed up with the goal of visiting 167 households in two mobile home communities. They were to install free, 10-year life smoke alarms. Toys and disaster activity books were also distributed to the children.
Appalachian student receives American Red Cross’ highest award
Nov. 13, 2018
For senior Amanda Buffa, her February day of class in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education started out as normal. Then, when one of her classmates collapsed and became unresponsive, her CPR skills were put to the test.
Appalachian honors military service at Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 12, 2018
Army Capt. Joseph Callaghan, a training officer and instructor with Appalachian’s Department of Military Science and Leadership (ROTC), thanked all veterans at the annual ceremony held on Appalachian’s campus at the Veterans Memorial
Appalachian State Offers Support for Student Veterans
High Country Press
Nov. 12, 2018
Within Appalachian State University, many students have made the transition from the military to college or are aspiring veterans. At App State, veterans are celebrated in a variety of ways, especially through offering extensive programs designed for students in the military, most notably Appalachian’s ROTC program. The ROTC program helps to ensure smooth transitions within an educationally-stimulating environment.
The Appalachian Community has strong military connections and support for student veterans
Nov. 9, 2018
As Veterans Day approaches, we take a look at the Appalachian Community’s connection with the military and its support for student veterans.
App State student whips up new macaron business
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 9, 2018
A 21-year-old Appalachian State University student found a way to turn a stress-relieving hobby into a business in the area. Nina Halas, originally of Weddington, launched her new business Boone N’ Batter LLC in February with the help of the university’s Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship.
Now a teacher, Ashley Carlton ’12 pays forward the care she was shown at Appalachian
Nov. 8, 2018
Given a second chance, Ashley Carlton ’12 graduated with honors from Appalachian’s classroom-based distance learning elementary education program and is now an award-winning fifth-grade science teacher.
Military couple pursues degrees together in Beaver College of Health Sciences
Nov. 8, 2018
Dylan Harris and Alexandra Stivers, both Navy veterans, are majoring in the health sciences: Harris in nutrition and foods, and Stivers in nursing.
The Pepsi Challenge: PepsiCo Inc. wins competitive bidding process at Appalachian
Nov. 7, 2018
The bidding process — one in which Appalachian Athletics partnered closely with Auxiliary Services — led to PepsiCo Inc. winning pouring rights at Appalachian, including the exclusive right to sell at Kidd Brewer Stadium and elsewhere on campus.
Special Olympics Watauga County Expo — Appalachian State University students lend a hand
Nov. 5, 2018
Appalachian student and alumni volunteers help make the Special Olympics Watauga County Sports Expo a win.
Spooky Duke 2018 scares up fun and funds for High Country families
Nov. 5, 2018
Monsters, superheroes and skeletons galore raced to support the work of Appalachian’s Parent Family Support Network-High Country during the eighth annual Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest.
Carmen Scoggins — a leader in the classroom through Spanish education in Watauga County and at Appalachian
Nov. 5, 2018
Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences has named alumna Carmen Leigh Scoggins ’94 ’98, adjunct instructor of Spanish and foreign language methodology, the winner of its 2017–18 Outstanding Alumni Award.
At Appalachian, chef Monica Smith ‘put some meat to her love of food’
Nov. 2, 2018
Smith, a 1994 graduate of Appalachian’s nutrition and foods program, shares her accomplishments and passions related to cooking, as well as her fond memories of Appalachian.
Appalachian’s Dr. Ellen Cowan awarded 2018 GSA Fellowship
Nov. 2, 2018
The GSA Fellowship recognizes geoscientists who have made extraordinary contributions to the field through their research, teaching, leadership, public outreach and other activities.
Cooper signs executive order committing to clean energy
Watauga Democrat
Nov. 2, 2018
Appalachian State University Chief Sustainability Officer Lee Ball applauded Cooper’s measures. “As a leader in sustainable initiatives for the state, ASU supports efforts to encourage the development and use of technology and products that are environmentally and economically advantageous for the citizens of North Carolina,” Lee said.
Appalachian’s Office of Sustainability and the Hunger and Health Coalition Increases Awareness of Food Insecurity
High Country Press
Oct. 26, 2018
Recent surveys show that two-thirds of students at Appalachian face issues with food security while one in five people in Watauga county are food insecure. However, measures are being made by the community in order to alleviate some of these issues.
200 geologists take a field trip to the High Country
Oct. 25, 2018
As part of the Carolina Geological Society’s 79th annual meeting, the geologists toured Appalachian’s Fred Webb Jr. Geology Laboratory, along with local businesses Vulcan Materials Boone Quarry and Sky Valley Zip Tours.
How One Immigration Program Is Impacting North Carolinians
WUNC 91.5
Oct. 25, 2018
Felicia Arriaga, assistant professor of sociology at Appalachian State University, talks with WUNC’s “The State of Things” host Frank Stasio about her research on the 287(g) program. The program allows local law enforcement officials in some North Carolina counties to partner with immigration agents. Joining the conversation are Stefania Arteaga, an organizer with Comunidad Colectiva, and Bryan Cox, the Southern Region Communications Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.