Topic: Diversity

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LUNAFEST film festival presented April 7 and 8
April 6, 2016
LUNAFEST, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be presented in two local screenings in April 7 and 8.
Annual lecture in British history focuses on Richard the Lionhart
April 4, 2016
Dr. Richard R. Heiser from Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C., will lecture on “The Court of a Crusader King.”
Diversity Celebration offers community an international extravaganza April 5
March 24, 2016
Cloggers, Hmong dancers, poetry readings, international foods, music, costumes. Come experience all these and more at the 15th annual Diversity Celebration, 3–9 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union.
Appalachian hosts inaugural Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship
March 24, 2016
The first-ever Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship will take place on the Appalachian State University campus on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2 in Plemmons Student Union.
Course in international leadership offered this fall at Appalachian
March 23, 2016
A partnership between Appalachian State University, Novgorod State University in Russia and COMSATS Institute of Information Technology in Pakistan is focused on increasing students’, teachers’ and others’ foundations of cultural awareness and communication.
Michael Eric Dyson to speak April 12 at Appalachian
March 22, 2016
Michael Eric Dyson, an American academic, author and radio host, will speak Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts at Appalachian State University.
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.
Author of “The Vegan Studies Project”
Lecture rescheduled for April 21 at 5:30pm
March 16, 2016
Laura Wright, author of “The Vegan Studies Project: Food, Animals, and Gender in the Age of Terror” will present the talk “Imagining Vegan Studies: English, Activism, and Animals.”
America’s first African-American woman in space speaks March 30 at Appalachian
March 16, 2016
Dr. Mae Jemison will present the talk “Exploring the Frontiers of Science and Human Potential” March 30 at Appalachian State University.
Looking Glass Gallery presents “Stars and Bars” exhibit
March 15, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery (LGG) in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union latest exhibit is “Stars and Bars,” featuring work by senior Victor Moore.
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.”
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.
Presentation and discussion of the global garment industry and its labor held March 17
Feb. 26, 2016
The presentation titled “Undressing the Global Garment Industry Sweatshop Labor and Global Justice” will be informational, but will also focus on ways to be responsible consumers who promote economic justice through their purchasing power.
Lecture on the politics of skin pigmentation presented March 17 at Appalachian
Feb. 25, 2016
Jablonski is guest speaker at the 6th Annual Dean’s Advisory Council Interdisciplinary Lecture hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Feb. 25, 2016
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month and a time when many at Appalachian State University have a renewed focus on serving students, faculty or staff who may have incurred a brain injury from a fall, motor vehicle accident, sports or other causes.
Interpreted performance of ‘Clybourne Park’ set for Feb. 28
Feb. 19, 2016
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce that the matinee performance of “Clybourne Park” on Sunday, Feb. 28, will be interpreted for hearing-impaired patrons.
Bathanti named the Charles George VA Medical Center Writer-in-Residence
Feb. 19, 2016
Joseph Bathanti has been named the Charles George VA Medical Center (VAMC) Writer-in-Residence in an innovative program in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in Asheville.