Topic: Community Engagement

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Dance Marathon at Appalachian raises over $39,000 for children’s charities
April 12, 2017
Dancing the night away certainly paid off for children’s charities as the annual Dance Marathon at Appalachian State University raised $39,088.90 for two local nonprofits: Parent to Parent Family Support Network and Western Youth Network. Close to 200 students participated in the annual 15-hour event that took place Feb. 25 at Legends.
$Middle and high school students compete in regional math competition hosted by Appalachian$
Middle and high school students compete in regional math competition hosted by Appalachian
April 10, 2017
Awards for individuals and top schools were earned during regional qualifying for the NCCTM State Mathematics Contest held at Appalachian State University March 8.
Dr. Curt Fields, living historian and re-enactor, brings Ulysses S. Grant to campus and area schools April 24-28
April 5, 2017
As part of a continued exploration of Civil War themes this semester, the Department of History at Appalachian will host Dr. Curt Fields for “An Evening with General Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Behind the Uniform.” Fields is the National Park Service representative for Grant. He has portrayed the commanding general of the Union Army in films, posters and re-enactments.
Appalachian State University and Watauga County reach agreement on property sales: Watauga High School property, State Farm Road property
April 4, 2017
Appalachian State University and Watauga County reached an agreement on April 4 for the university to purchase the old Watauga High School property located at 400 High School Drive in Boone. In exchange for the property, the university will pay $15.5 million over 20 years, and turn over ownership of its Business Affairs Annex building, located at 1039 State Farm Road in Boone.
Over 600 students from 30 area schools compete in technology association competition at Appalachian
March 30, 2017
Over 600 students from 30 schools participated in North Carolina Technology Student Association (NCTSA) Western Region Conference, which was focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competitions.
Two April lectures to complement ‘Collective Vigilance’ exhibition at Appalachian’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
March 28, 2017
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University will present two lectures in April that complement “Collective Vigilance: Speaking for the New River,” an exhibit on view at the center through July 29.
UNC GA grant supports Appalachian, New River Light and Power and energy research across UNC system
March 28, 2017
With Research Opportunities Initiative (ROI) funding from the University of North Carolina General Administration, Appalachian will be able to leverage its university-owned electric utility, New River Light and Power (NRLP), as an unprecedented UNC system asset to provide a collaborative platform for conducting energy-related research.
International culture and customs come together at the 16th annual Diversity Celebration April 4
March 23, 2017
The event features performers and presenters from across the Southeast, including local artists who will share aspects of Appalachian culture and customs and traditions from around the world. International foods and crafts also will be available.
Appalachian’s “Say What?” presentations on freedom of speech to include 5 nationally recognized speakers; several timely topics to be addressed
March 15, 2017
Five speakers, all experts in their fields, will deliver lectures and/or lead discussions during “Say What?: Examining Freedom of Speech at App State,” a weeklong series of events beginning March 23 on the campus of Appalachian State University.
Nile Project’s April 4 performance at Appalachian inspires a slew of residency activities over a 3-day period, benefitting programs from sustainability to the arts
March 13, 2017
The Nile Project—a collective of 35 musicians from 11 Nile countries—will hold a residency at Appalachian, including 11 activities over three days, affecting not only various arts programs but also initiatives related to sustainability, of which Appalachian is a leader.
Laura Brookshire ’16 helps keep farmers in business
March 10, 2017
Farm Aid employee Laura Brookshire ’16 helps keep farmers in business using her two master’s degrees from Appalachian State University.
Winners of 2016 Boone Discovery Forum develop innovative ideas for saving water, encouraging creative entrepreneurship and fostering dialogue
March 7, 2017
Three teams of student entrepreneurs from Appalachian State University will compete for $10,000 in underwriting at the annual BB&T Leadership Symposium beginning Friday in Raleigh. They will also refine their business ideas, hone their pitch skills, network with other entrepreneurs from across North Carolina and learn more about starting a business from the state’s leaders in innovation.
Appalachian hosts Food for Thought: A Sustainable, Community Series on Food beginning March 7
March 2, 2017
This spring, Appalachian State University is hosting a four-part community series on sustainable food. Appalachian Food Research for Equity, Sustainability and Health (AppalFRESH) and Research Institute for Environment, Energy and Economics (RIEEE) will sponsor “Food for Thought,” a series of talks about sustainable food in the High Country.
Luck o’ the Lassie fundraiser will be held March 19 to benefit Girls on the Run
March 1, 2017
The event will feature wine and beer tastings, food prepared by The Best Cellar chefs and a live auction. Auction items include Appalachian State University athletic event tickets; custom jewelry; lift tickets to local ski resorts; Appalachian Arts and Cultural Programs event tickets; Deer Valley Racket Club membership; area accommodations and restaurant gift certificates; and many other items.
Light dusting or full-blown blizzard, snow spurs a chain of actions at Appalachian State University
Feb. 14, 2017
This has been an atypically mild winter, but it’s not over yet… Learn how the white stuff impacts our campus, engages researchers and inspires art.
Studying precipitation patterns
Rain in the Andes, warm winters in Boone – geographers try to piece together a pattern and predict climate change
Feb. 14, 2017
Learn how precipitation patterns in Peru are impacting climate change in the High Country.
‘There is ice on Bodenheimer’ – how Appalachian’s weather watchers spring into action
Feb. 14, 2017
It takes a village to stay ahead of a snowstorm on campus.
To salt or not to salt
Feb. 14, 2017
There is a compromise between protecting the water supply and keeping the population safe, scientists say.