Topic: Community Engagement

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More than 200 Appalachian and community volunteers help Children’s Playhouse’s BuildFest
May 18, 2016
Organizations and individuals from both Appalachian and the Boone community served as activity partners by sponsoring and running various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities throughout the day.
Appalachian to affiliate with Workers Rights Consortium on licensed apparel
May 17, 2016
Appalachian State University has decided to affiliate with the Workers Rights Consortium (WRC), a group that collaborates with workers, non-governmental organizations and other colleges and universities to improve the conditions of workers producing licensed collegiate apparel.
Appalachian hosts Summer Theatre Education Program June 16–17
May 11, 2016
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University will host “Directing for Theatre” on June 16–17 as the 2016 Appalachian Summer Theatre Education Program (AppSTEP). The 2016 AppSTEP guest presenter is J. Daniel Herring.
Register for craft enrichment opportunities at Appalachian
May 5, 2016
The Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University is offering 22 summer classes to local community members. Registration is now open.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on LGBTQ+, social activism, the millennial voice and President Obama
Commentator, professor, activist and author encourages open and honest and exchange of ideas, and empathy in opposition.
April 22, 2016
In a recent visit to Appalachian State University’s podcast studio, one of America’s foremost African American voices, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, shares his thoughts on 21st-century activism, and the value of empathy.
Equestrian team to host schooling show April 23 to benefit Horse Helpers
April 21, 2016
The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation and the Appalachian State University Equestrian Team will host a Hunt Seat Schooling Show at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise awareness for Horse Helpers of the High Country.
Voices of the Civil Rights Movement three-part series opens Monday, April 25
April 18, 2016
The Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies, the Center for Appalachian Studies, as well as the Africana Studies program, Black Faculty and Student Association, Black Student Association, the College of Arts and Sciences and a number of other organizations and departments around the Appalachian State University campus are hosting a three-part series on the voices of the Civil Rights Movement, April 25 through April 26.
Registration is now open for Girls on the Run 5k event on May 15
April 18, 2016
The public is invited to register for the 2016 ZAP Fitness Girls on the Run of the High Country 5K on May 15 where everyone is a finisher.
Coffee Buzz 5K fundraiser held April 23 at Appalachian
March 18, 2016
The event is sponsored by International Appalachian, also known as INTAPP, an organization that seeks to increase international understanding and direct involvement with other cultures and countries.
Autism camp offered April 15-17, registration ends April 1
March 16, 2016
Camp Crinkleroot, a free day camp April 15-17, is recruiting campers ages 8-14 with autism spectrum disorders.
Appalachian to host Food Summit April 2
March 16, 2016
Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to discuss ways to build a more resilient and just local food system at the 2016 Food Summit at Appalachian State University.
Renewable energy workshops offered at Appalachian
March 14, 2016
The Appalachian Energy Center’s annual workshop series begins April 15 with a daylong event focusing on N.C. Commercial Energy Code Training.
10th Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament takes place April 9
March 8, 2016
The event celebrates the community’s cultural diversity and is part of the annual Diversity Celebration held at Appalachian.
John Hood and Rev. William J. Barber II to speak at Appalachian
March 3, 2016
Two prominent North Carolina civic leaders and political activists will speak at Appalachian State University on “The State of the State of North Carolina in 2016.”
Dave by the Bell: Polar Plunge 2016
Feb. 29, 2016
The 2016 Polar Plunge raised money for Special Olympics and Dave raises some interesting questions like, "Was it cold?" on the latest Dave by the Bell podcast.
Interactive artwork “Paper Bag Test” on display in Belk Library and Information Commons
Feb. 29, 2016
IlaSahai Prouty is determined to expand the dialog about race and stereotypes at Appalachian State University.
11th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk scheduled for April 9
Feb. 24, 2016
All proceeds from the 5K run/walk will support research on treatments and the search for a cure for Huntington’s Disease (HD).
Registration opens for the High Country Triple Crown running series
Feb. 23, 2016
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) at Appalachian State University has opened registration for the High Country Triple Crown.