Topic: Diversity

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Program on the Negro Leagues baseball era part of diversity celebration at Appalachian
March 25, 2015
Derrick C. Jones, a 1979 graduate of Appalachian State University, will return for a residency featuring lectures and presentations on the Negro Leagues baseball era for audiences on campus, at public schools and in the community.
Lecture on ‘Coping with the Cascading Crises of Our World’ presented March 26
March 20, 2015
Author, activist and journalism professor Robert Jensen will speak on “Coping with the Cascading Crises of Our World” at Appalachian State University.
Talk on combating anti-Semitism in Europe presented March 25
March 18, 2015
Rabbi Andrew Baker—director of International Jewish Affairs for the American Jewish Committee (AJC)—will speak on “Combating Anti-Semitism in a Changing Europe: Confronting Old Demons and New Threats.”
Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament held April 12
March 17, 2015
The 9th Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament is a collaboration between Appalachian State University and Watauga High School to celebrate the community’s cultural diversity.
‘Guyland’ author Michael Kimmel lectures at Appalachian April 14
March 16, 2015
Kimmel is among the leading researchers and writers on men and masculinity in the world today. He is a distinguished professor of sociology and gender studies at Stony Brook University, where he directs the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities.
Civil rights activist Mary Frances Berry speaks March 23 at Appalachian
March 13, 2015
Dr. Mary Frances Berry will present “Whatever Happened to the Civil Rights Movement?” as part of the 2014-15 Forum Series at Appalachian State University. The series theme is “The Civil Rights Act After 50 Years: Is There Justice for All Now?”
A night of traditional Appalachian music April 16 will support Appalachian studies scholarships
March 6, 2015
For those who enjoy foot-tapping, rousing and traditional Old-Time music, come out and join the Center for Appalachian Studies for the Ed Cabbell Scholarship Benefit Concert.
Autism camp offered April 17-19, registration ends April 1
March 5, 2015
Crinkleroot Retreat, a free day camp, is recruiting campers ages 8 – 14 with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Global Film Series: ‘Two Million Minutes,’ ‘City of God’ and ‘Aquí y Allá’
March 5, 2015
The Global Films Series will show three films as part of its spring series at Appalachian State University.
Programs on reproductive justice presented at Appalachian
March 5, 2015
A series of events with the common theme of reproductive justice will be presented in March and April as part of Women’s History Month at Appalachian State University. The programs are sponsored by the university’s Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies Program.
Scholar discusses women’s identity as reflected in Disney films March 18
March 3, 2015
Fulbright-Nehru doctoral research scholar Mukulika Dattagupta will present the talk “The Journey of Women in Animated Disney Films.”
Poetry, mystery and short story writers featured during spring Visiting Writers Series
Feb. 20, 2015
A variety of writing genres will be featured during the spring Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
Podcast Preview: Moving Forward: Lessons from a Civil Rights Leader, featuring Julian Bond
Feb. 3, 2015
Civil rights leader Julian Bond recalls lessons from his experiences as an activist, and talks about the importance of finding – and acting on – opportunities to affect change.
Moving Forward: Lessons from a Civil Rights Leader, featuring Julian Bond
Feb. 2, 2015
Civil rights leader Julian Bond recalls lessons from his experiences as an activist, and talks about the importance of finding – and acting on – opportunities to effect change.
Poet Steven Reigns discusses his work Jan. 29 at Appalachian
Jan. 26, 2015
Reigns' project, The Gay Rub, is a collection of GLBTQ rubbings from historical markers across the world. It is on display in the Smith Gallery through Feb. 13.
Appalachian Warrior Fund established to assist veterans and their children
Jan. 23, 2015
The scholarship fund is for honorably discharged and disabled veterans and their children who have been admitted and enrolled at the university.
Video stream of program on advancing civil rights for the LGBT community shown Jan. 19
Jan. 13, 2015
The Appalachian State University and Boone communities are invited to a live streaming of a panel discussion on advancing civil rights for the LGBT community.
Julian Bond to speak at Appalachian’s MLK commemoration Jan. 23
Jan. 12, 2015
Civil rights activist and professor Julian Bond will speak for the 31st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at Appalachian State University.