Topic: Community Engagement

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Participants sought for research about nonresident fathers of children
July 1, 2015
Researchers from Appalachian State University’s Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education are conducting research about nonresident fathers’ interaction recreationally with their children.
Appalachian will seek UNC Board of Governors approval to expand its millennial campus
June 29, 2015
Since 2002, a portion of Appalachian State University’s campus has been designated as a millennial campus – a 2.3 acre tract of land where University Hall is located off Blowing Rock Road.
Lettuce Learn Project to host professional development workshop for educators
Goal is to use the garden as a tool for learning
June 11, 2015
Appalachian State University and a Boone-based organization are offering a three-day workshop to help educators incorporate gardening into their curriculum.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Appalachian, May 25, 2015
May 26, 2015
On May 25, 2105, Appalachian State University held a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located adjacent to the Dougherty Administration Building on campus.
Memorial Day 2015: Remarks by Lt. Col. David Cox ’90
May 26, 2015
On May 25, 2105, Appalachian State University held a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial located adjacent to the Dougherty Administration Building on campus. (Audio only)
Memorial Day Ceremony at Appalachian, May 25, 2015
May 26, 2015
On the morning of Monday, May 25, 2015, Appalachian State University faculty, staff and students joined members of the public at the Veterans Memorial located adjacent to the Dougherty Administration Building for a Memorial Day ceremony. Students from the Reserve Officer Training Corps program performed the ceremonial raising of the flag, followed by remarks from Lt. Col. David Cox ’90, professor of military science of the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Appalachian State University launches original programming on student-run AppTV
May 26, 2015
AppTV is Appalachian’s student-run television station featuring original and acquired programming. It can be viewed on channel 23.3 on Appalachian’s campus, Charter Cable channel 198 in North Carolina’s High Country and Johnson County, Tennessee, and via http://www.watchapptv.com.
Registration opens for the High Country Triple Crown running series
May 22, 2015
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS) at Appalachian State University announces the High Country Triple Crown, a series of three challenging and fun races covering beautiful mountain terrain.
Appalachian and University of Havana sign exchange agreement
May 22, 2015
Sixteen years after first exploring an academic partnership in Cuba, representatives from Appalachian State University and the University of Havana have embarked on a formal educational partnership.
Memorial Day ceremony held May 25 on campus
May 21, 2015
Lt. Col. David Cox from Appalachian State University’s ROTC program will be the guest speaker at a Memorial Day ceremony on campus.
Ballet, jazz, samba and swing are part of the Summer Dance Series at Appalachian
May 19, 2015
The Summer Dance Series at Appalachian State University begins June 2 with African dance taught by Sherone Price. The series, which runs through June 25, is sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance.
University members help with earthquake relief in Nepal
May 13, 2015
A faculty member and graduate student from Appalachian State University in partnership with the Boone-based, non-profit agency Wine To Water are helping provide clean water to earthquake victims in Nepal.
Delta Zeta chapter raises more than $4,700 for Communication Disorders Clinic at Appalachian
May 13, 2015
Delta Zeta Sorority’s Lambda Phi chapter recently sponsored its 9th annual Turtle Trot 5K, The event drew more than 300 runners and raised $4,738.40 to support the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic at Appalachian State University.
Robertson named a Boone Optimist Club officer of the year
May 11, 2015
The Boone Optimist Club has awarded its Police Officer of the Year Award to senior police officer James H. Robertson from the Appalachian State University Police Department.
Appalachian’s ROTC program commissions 19 new officers
May 11, 2015
Nineteen Appalachian State University graduates were commissioned as second lieutenants during a ceremony held May 8 in Valborg Theatre on campus.
Alternative Service Experience 2015: Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Birmingham, Alabama
May 11, 2015
Each spring, groups of Appalachian State University students choose to forgo the typical vacation most imagine when they hear the term "Spring Break" to do service projects around the nation. These trips, which all have a focus on sustainability, social justice and the environment, are known as Alternative Service Experiences (ASE).
Appalachian students explore social issues during Alternative Service Experience
May 11, 2015
Nearly 300 students participated in Alternative Service Experiences during spring break, exploring social issues from poverty to animal rights.
Alternative Service Experience 2015: Jones Valley Teaching Farm, Birmingham, Alabama
May 11, 2015
Join Appalachian student Laurie Pope as she accompanies an ASE group to Birmingham, Alabama, where students volunteer at the Jones Valley Teaching Farm.