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Author Linda Hogan visits Appalachian
Hogan’s visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
April 20, 2018
Poet, novelist and essayist Linda Hogan will read from her work and give a craft talk as part of Appalachian’s spring 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
Creative nonfiction author Dennis Covington visits Appalachian
Covington’s visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
April 10, 2018
Author Dennis Covington, whose subject matter explores the environment, spirituality and the U.S. South, will visit Appalachian’s campus as part of the spring 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
Inside the World of “Sweeney Todd”
A Look at Dramaturgy in Theatre
April 6, 2018
A team of student dramaturgs, working under the tutelage of Dr. Derek Davidson, assistant professor of theatre arts, has been hard at work for more than a year leading up to the production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
Caring for the planet and its people
Appalachian recognizes Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration
April 4, 2018
Climate Justice Month, Earth Month and the Diversity Celebration all highlight Appalachian’s commitment to making a difference.
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian — April and May events
A learning experience centered on the arts
March 28, 2018
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian State University continues in April and May with events on the university’s campus and at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 4
March 27, 2018
Appalachian State University will test its campus siren warning system at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, April 4, 2018.
Chitra Divakaruni on bridging cultural and ethnic diversity through storytelling
March 24, 2018
Prejudice, alienation, cultural misunderstanding and inspiration for overcoming life’s obstacles drive "One Amazing Thing" author Chitra Divakaruni. It's the latest SoundAffect podcast.
Novelist and essayist Calvin Baker visits Appalachian
Baker’s visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
March 23, 2018
Novelist, essayist and editor Calvin Baker will read from his work and present a craft talk as part of the spring 2018 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian.
Appalachian’s Mending Initiative sows support for renewable fashion
March 21, 2018
Renewable fashion is in: Appalachian’s Mending Initiative teaches members of the Appalachian Community how to repair and take care of clothing, preventing garments from becoming landfill waste.
Lord Michael Hastings to give 60th Boyles Lecture at Appalachian
March 16, 2018
Lord Michael Hastings, global head of corporate citizenship for KPMG International, will present the 60th Boyles Lecture at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian is a UNC System leader for energy and water reduction
March 15, 2018
Appalachian’s 45 percent energy intensity reduction leads the UNC System. In 2016-17, the university avoided using enough energy to power 2,160 average North Carolina houses for the year.
Poet Anne Waldman visits Appalachian
Waldman's visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series and the 2018 Black Mountain College Semester
March 8, 2018
Anne Waldman – a poet, performer, professor, editor and cultural activist – will visit as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. The author of more than 40 collections of poetry and poetics, Waldman is distinguished professor of poetics at Naropa University.
Appalachian’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series announces spring 2018 lineup
March 8, 2018
Writers for the spring series include poet Anne Waldman, novelist and essayist Calvin Baker, creative nonfiction author Dennis Covington and poet Linda Hogan.
Appalachian’s 2018 Dance Marathon raises over $42K for local nonprofits
March 2, 2018
Participants in Appalachian’s 2018 Dance Marathon raised $42,696.46 for Parent to Parent Family Support Network-High Country and the Western Youth Network — organizations that support High Country children and their families.
Theatre students experience master class with Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel
March 2, 2018
On Feb. 23, 2018, Tony Award-winning actress Beth Leavel led a performance master class for eight theatre arts majors at Appalachian State University’s Valborg Theatre with the goal of helping participants prepare for future auditions. The campus community and public were invited to observe the class to learn more about the industry and her career.
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian — March events
A stepping stone to a liberal arts education
Feb. 23, 2018
Black Mountain College Semester 2018 at Appalachian explores sustaining culture of place through various events offered on the university’s campus and at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.
Free tax help for Appalachian students, faculty and staff
Feb. 22, 2018
The Department of Accounting is operating a free 2018 tax help lab for Appalachian State University students, faculty and staff. The department is part of the university’s Walker College of Business.
Black Mountain College Semester — exemplifying the value of a liberal arts education
Q&A with Dr. Neva Specht, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Feb. 22, 2018
Dr. Neva Specht, dean of Appalachian’s College of Arts and Sciences, addresses the value of a liberal arts education and how Black Mountain College Semester exemplifies this worth to society.