Topic: Community Engagement

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18th Annual Polar Plunge held Feb. 18 at Appalachian
Feb. 4, 2016
The brave, the creatively costumed, and those with a heart for giving are invited to participate in the 18th annual Polar Plunge Feb. 18 at Appalachian State University’s duck pond.
Visiting filmmaker screens award-winning documentary Feb. 16
Feb. 3, 2016
Filmmaker Chad Stevens will screen his award-winning documentary “Overburden” Feb. 16 at Appalachian State University.
Gardening class on pastel perennials offered Feb. 20
Feb. 1, 2016
A free class on the selection and care of hardy pastel perennials for our area will be offered Saturday, Feb. 20.
Girls on the Run of the High Country kicks off spring programs
Feb. 1, 2016
Girls on the Run of the High Country (GOTR-HC) has announced the start of the spring 2016 season, which will run Feb. 22 through May 15.
Matthew T. Dockham joins Appalachian State University as Director of External Affairs and Community Relations
Jan. 29, 2016
Reporting directly to Chancellor Sheri N. Everts, Dockham’s primary responsibility will be fostering, supporting and expanding the university’s relationships with state, regional and local governmental and non-governmental organizations in order to strengthen the university and its ability to deliver educational, service and research programs in support of its mission.
Key Appalachian studies publications to be made available online through NEH and Mellon grant
Jan. 27, 2016
Appalachian studies scholars and those interested in regional history will have greater access to out-of-print works thanks to a two-year National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Open Book Program grant totaling $88,000 awarded to Appalachian State University.
Appalachian students to travel to Iowa to witness political history
Jan. 25, 2016
The venue and subject couldn’t be more exciting for 10 political science majors at Appalachian State University who will travel with their professors to observe the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses, which are the first of 16 to be held in the nation.
“Plant Parenthood” class offered Jan. 30
Jan. 21, 2016
The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University will offer a free class Jan. 30 on vegetative propagation of tropical plants.
Are you up for Appalachian’s MLK Challenge?
Jan. 15, 2016
Students make a difference while honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Appalachian’s MLK Challenge.
Older adults invited to CHAMP screenings to improve balance beginning Feb. 11
Jan. 15, 2016
To help older adults learn how to prevent falls, Appalachian State University’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services will begin offering free monthly CHAMP screenings at two locations in Watauga County beginning in February.
Plant sale rescheduled for Jan. 29
Jan. 14, 2016
Hundreds of easy care succulents, all grown by Appalachian State University students and community volunteers, will be on sale Jan. 29 at the Department of Biology Greenhouse.
Coffee with a Cop held Jan. 20 on campus
Jan. 14, 2016
Students and members of the Appalachian State University community are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with members of University Police Jan. 20 in the lobby of Roess Dining Hall.
Appalachian professors help transform higher education in Kurdistan
Jan. 7, 2016
Transforming higher education can be a slow, laborious process – even more so if the institution is located in a country surrounded by armed conflict and regional unrest.
This event has been canceled: Author and radio host Michael Eric Dyson to deliver MLK Commemoration Speech Jan. 21
Jan. 4, 2016
This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Appalachian Symphony Orchestra string auditions
Dec. 18, 2015
Students and members of the university community who play violin, viola, cello or double bass and are interested in joining the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra for its spring semester rehearsals and concerts are invited to participate in auditions Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016.
Appalachian students partner with community nonprofits
Dec. 18, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University juniors and seniors who were enrolled in Principles of Fund Raising, an upper-level class offered in the university’s Department of Communication, raised almost $5,000 for area nonprofits this fall.
Appalachian hosts Northwest Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Dec. 17, 2015
BOONE—A total of 379 students from 81 schools participated in the Northwest Regional Science and Engineering Fair hosted Dec. 15 by Appalachian State University’s Math and Science Education Center.
Appalachian Child Development Center raises $2,000 for St. Jude
Dec. 17, 2015
BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Child Development Center (CDC) raised more than $2,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon. Funds raised will support the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.