Topic: Community Engagement

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Researchers use tree-ring science to study area log cabins
Aug. 3, 2015
Saskia van de Gevel looks closely at the ends of logs used to construct two cabins located in the Bear Paw State Natural Area in Watauga County.
Early registration draws near for the High Country Half Marathon
July 29, 2015
This is the second race in the High Country Triple Crown series and all proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of the High Country, a self-confidence building program for girls in the 3rd-8th grade. The presenting sponsor for The High Country Half Marathon is Mast General Store.
Rhododendron Society inducts Beasley, Rhinehart and Richards
July 28, 2015
Three leaders in public education and in their communities are the latest inductees into The Rhododendron Society at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian’s Community Music School opens online registration Aug. 3
July 28, 2015
The Community Music School provides non-credit music instruction for youth and adults in the local community as well as surrounding Western North Carolina counties.
Appalachian business professors help develop N.C.’s Foster Care Family Act
July 17, 2015
David C. Marlett has been a department chair, college professor and insurance industry professional, but it’s his recent work in foster care advocacy that he says has been most rewarding.
Beaver College of Health Sciences receives grant to expand rural healthcare
July 13, 2015
The Beaver College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has received a $175,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to support development of telehealth technology and programming to increase rural health training opportunities for future healthcare providers and improve the health and well-being of medically underserved rural communities.
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.