Topic: Community Engagement

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Tesla and Palmetto recruit ‘successful leaders’ in sustainability at Appalachian
May 7, 2018
Representatives from energy companies Tesla and Palmetto come to Appalachian to recruit and tell students about careers in the solar industry.
Army Special Operations Aviation Command bids farewell to leader
The Fayetteville Observer
May 3, 2018
Brig. Gen. John R. Evans Jr.’s last day at the helm of U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command was Thursday. A Greensboro-native who attended Appalachian State University, Evans said Fort Bragg has been special to him since he attended ROTC summer camps here while in college.
Appalachian’s Upward Bound awarded nearly $3.5M to support student access to higher education
May 3, 2018
Appalachian’s Upward Bound program will continue to provide academic support to students of Alleghany County, Ashe County, Avery County, Watauga County, Freedom and West Wilkes High schools thanks to federal funding.
Appalachian’s REI hosts 2018 Spring Forum
May 2, 2018
Appalachian’s 2018 Renewable Energy Initiative Spring Forum featured interactive sustainability workshops, a raffle, networking opportunities with university organizations and sustainability professionals, and more.
On Arbor Day, welcome new trees donated to Appalachian
April 27, 2018
This Arbor Day, Appalachian welcomes new trees and shrubs donated by former Board of Trustees Chair Alice Roess.
IREX grant supports leadership training to enhance Iraqi universities
April 26, 2018
Their visit was made possible by the IREX-funded U.S.-Iraq Higher Education Partnerships (HEP) Program.
Help Name This Cruiser Class Solar Electric Car
Not SunnyMcSolarFace, please.
Inside EVs
April 24, 2018
Team Sunergy, the solar car club from Appalachian State University, is getting a new photonically-powered vehicle ready for this summer’s American Solar Challenge (ASC). Built for the cruiser class, this racer features amenities unheard of in traditional solar cars: seating for two, conventionally-opening doors, a gauge cluster, and turn signals. Heck, it’s even got cup holders! One thing it doesn’t have, though, is a name.
Submit a name for Appalachian’s new solar car
Winner’s name to be featured in the car
April 19, 2018
Team Sunergy, Appalachian State University’s student-run solar vehicle team, seeks a name for its new Cruiser Class solar car, which will race in the 2018 American Solar Challenge.
The Health Foundation supports Appalachian’s 2018 Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest
April 17, 2018
A $10,000 grant from The Health Foundation Inc. will support the 2018 Spooky Duke Race and Costume Contest organized by Appalachian State University’s Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country.
Appreciation barbecue held for workers building Appalachian’s health sciences facility
April 17, 2018
Appalachian’s Chancellor Sheri Everts thanks Rodgers Builders Inc. workers for progress on new health sciences facility with lunch event.
Appalachian State Athletics Complex Named for Alum Mark Ricks
April 16, 2018
Appalachian State University has named its on-campus athletics complex the Mark E. Ricks Athletics Complex, in recognition of the 1989 alum's $10 million commitment to the university's A Mountaineer Impact initiative. The commitment, announced in November 2017, represents the university's largest outright gift to date.
Appalachian alumnae to serve as park interpreters through NPS funding
April 16, 2018
Thanks to grant funding from the National Park Service, Appalachian alumnae Paige Anderson ’17 and Kate Hayes ’16 will serve as park interpreters at Shenandoah National Park.
NPS supports Appalachian wildfire mitigation efforts in the Great Smoky Mountains
April 16, 2018
Appalachian alumnae Cala Castleberry and Hayley Wynn assisted with wildfire mitigation services in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park following the Chimney Tops 2 and Cobbly Nob wildfires.
Appalachian alumni reunite at Southern Coalition for Social Justice
Ian Mance and Dustin Chicurel-Bayard served together in Student Government Association
April 12, 2018
Alumni Ian Mance and Dustin Chicurel-Bayard became friends as freshmen in 1999. They now work together for the Durham-based nonprofit.
Building a Future
‘Construction rodeo’ links CTE students to local industries
The News Herald
April 12, 2018
High school students recently participated in the Burke County Public Schools Construction Rodeo, an event organized in partnership with Western Piedmont Community College and the N.C. Center for Engineering Technology (NCCET). NCCET provides facilities for applied research in engineering related fields and serves as a conduit to a bachelor’s degree. NCCET’s Construction Management program is delivered by Appalachian State University.
‘Peacebuilding in a tangible way’
Appalachian continues United Nations program designed to challenge global prejudice
April 4, 2018
Appalachian’s Global Peacebuilding Project began this spring and continues into 2018-19.
Caring for the planet and its people
Appalachian recognizes Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration
April 4, 2018
Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration all highlight Appalachian’s commitment to making a difference.
Appalachian professor awarded UNC Greensboro funding for BRIDGES project
March 30, 2018
Grant funding from UNC Greensboro will allow an interdisciplinary team of Appalachian and UNC Greensboro faculty members to implement BRIDGES — a project designed to engage diverse groups in STEM learning.