Topic: Community Engagement

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Coordinator of Veteran Services Eric Gormly to speak at Appalachian’s Memorial Day ceremony May 29
May 19, 2017
Appalachian State University will mark Memorial Day with a ceremony featuring remarks by Eric Gormly, the coordinator of student veteran services at Appalachian.
Fundraising class raises $8,000 for High Country nonprofits
May 16, 2017
Five teams, made up six students each, partnered with the following organizations: Western Youth Network; Children’s Hope Alliance/Grandfather Home; High Country Local First; Blood, Sweat and Gears; and Southern Appalachian Historical Association/Horn in the West.
A national award, Appalachian and F.A.R.M. Cafe: a story of hunger, humanitarianism and heart
May 9, 2017
The 2017 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award and a Boone pay-what-you-can cafe tell a story about hunger and the Appalachian Community.
The Volunteer Quandary
May 9, 2017
Should in-need patrons at community cafes be asked to volunteer their time in return for a meal? An Appalachian expert weighs in.
Registration for upcoming Appalachian Energy Center workshops still open
May 9, 2017
The Appalachian Energy Center, based at Appalachian State University, is a source of up-to-date information related to renewable energy, building science and energy efficiency fields.
Senior citizens find volunteer sites through Appalachian Senior Programs
May 9, 2017
Through the Appalachian Senior Companion Program and the Appalachian Foster Grandparent Program, area senior citizens assist some of the region’s youngest and oldest residents in five counties: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Watauga and Wilkes.
Rev. Dr. Chris May, dedicated to service
May 8, 2017
Appalachian State University professor Rev. Dr. Chris May puts service first in teaching and daily practice. Hunger issues are a priority.
Appalachian’s Juliana J. Blanton receives $8,000 award from the NBCC Foundation; will receive training in the counseling of underserved minority populations
May 5, 2017
Juliana J. Blanton of Boone, who is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in the clinical mental health counseling program at Appalachian State University, has received a fellowship that includes $8,000 to defray the costs of her education as well as training in the counseling of underserved minority populations, specifically those ages 16 to 25.
The Broyhill Commons at Appalachian provides a great space to network, find inspiration
May 2, 2017
The Broyhill Commons of Appalachian State University means business-friendly interaction and inspiration for the many students who frequent it.
Registration open for the High Country Triple Crown running series
April 26, 2017
Registration is open for the 13th High Country Triple Crown, a challenging and fun trio of races covering beautiful mountain terrain in Watauga County.
Appalachian Safety Summit to be held May 30-31
April 24, 2017
The Appalachian Safety Summit educates and informs safety employees, teams and managers about the latest research in behavioral safety approaches in changing safety culture.
What campus learned in 2017 from ‘Say What? Examining Freedom of Speech at App State’
Listen to podcasts recorded during the weeklong series of events held in March, 2017
April 14, 2017
The conversation continues regarding the First Amendment and freedom of expression on our campus. Listen to podcasts with the expert speakers.
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.