Topic: Community Engagement

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Peggy Eller recalls 28 years of training Mountaineer toddlers
In honor of her retirement, a new endowment for the Child Development Center is created
July 19, 2016
When Peggy Eller graduated from Appalachian State University in 1977 with a degree in health physical education and recreation with a minor in business, she never dreamed of a career in child care.
Summer Symposium on Remembering the Holocaust held July 23-28 at Appalachian
July 18, 2016
The 15th Annual Martin and Doris Rosen Summer Symposium on Remembering the Holocaust will be held July 23-28 in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union. This year’s symposium puts a particular emphasis on the roles and struggles of women in the Holocaust and explores the significance of gender in this genocide.
Public history student revitalizes local Appalachia history
July 13, 2016
The outdoor theatre Horn in the West and the Hickory Ridge Living History Museum are undergoing revitalizations beginning this year thanks in part to Carson Sailor, a public history graduate student at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian State University hosts 25 Mandela Washington Fellows through July 31
July 12, 2016
Between June 17 and July 31, Appalachian State University is hosting 25 young leaders from 19 African countries for a series of workshops and networking sessions as part of the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship Institute.
AppTV expands presence in North Carolina and Tennessee
July 12, 2016
In partnership with SkyBest Communications, Inc., Appalachian State University’s television station, AppTV, will expand its programming to Ashe, Alleghany and Johnson counties in Tennessee as well as increase coverage in Avery and Watauga counties.
Third student awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad
July 5, 2016
Three Appalachian State University students are among the recipients of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Economics professor awarded grant for socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden
July 1, 2016
Dr. John Whitehead, professor and chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics, has been awarded $95,303 by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to conduct a socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden commercial fisheries.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Beaver College of Health Sciences marks more than 10 years of planning; funding possible through Connect NC bond
June 29, 2016
A new building, funded by the Connect NC bond and located on State Farm Road, will soon be a reality for Appalachian’s Beaver College of Health Sciences.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Beaver College of Health Sciences marks more than 10 years of planning
June 23, 2016
Under sunny skies and with a row of black and gold beribboned shovels at the ready on the sidelines, Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri N. Everts welcomed more than 300 guests to the official groundbreaking of the Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) facility, Thursday morning, June 23.
Beaver College of Health Sciences groundbreaking Thursday, June 23
June 22, 2016
A ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 23, from 10 – 11 a.m. at Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences site, 1179 State Farm Road. The campus community and public are invited.
TCVA offers ROAM; its ‘Art Books and Children’ project to be offered this week in two locations
June 21, 2016
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts continues its long-term commitment to strengthen community participation in the arts with the Regional Outreach Art Mobile (ROAM) – a traveling classroom of supplies to inspire artists of all ages and abilities to discover their artist within through creativity and design.
Students create history exhibit on Blowing Rock Horse Show at BRAHM
June 20, 2016
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) features an exhibit on the Blowing Rock Horse Show this summer thanks to the work of Appalachian State University students.
University Day in Raleigh well represented by Appalachian leadership
June 16, 2016
Appalachian State University Chancellor Sheri N. Everts and other university representatives spent June 14 in Raleigh participating in University Day, an opportunity to share University of North Carolina system budget priorities with legislators and celebrate Appalachian’s accomplishments.
Library’s Summer Author Series begins June 30
June 14, 2016
High Country Sustainability is the theme of the 2016 University Libraries Summer Author Series to be held at Appalachian State University. The series is sponsored by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the Library.
Writer Matt Gallagher to present writing workshop for veterans and a public reading
May 30, 2016
Matt Gallagher, an Iraq War combat veteran and writer, will be in residence at Appalachian State University June 13 and 14.
Memorial Day is ‘day to give thanks’
May 30, 2016
At Appalachian State University’s Memorial Day ceremony May 30, retired Spc. Anthony Corso told the story of 31-year-old Army Capt. Clayton Carpenter who died when the Black Hawk helicopter he was piloting suffered a hard landing during a routine training mission, just days before he planned to propose to his girlfriend.
Summer Dance Series offered May 31 through June 30
May 26, 2016
The series, sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance, will offer mixed beginning level classes featuring a variety of dance styles and bodywork classes.
Memorial Day ceremony held at Appalachian
May 23, 2016
Appalachian State University will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial on the west side of the Dougherty Administration Building. The public is invited to attend.