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Appalachian Young People’s Theatre presents “Aesop’s Fables: On Stage” April 10-12
March 30, 2015
Children and family audiences will be magically transported back to ancient Greece in the Appalachian Young People’s Theatre (AYPT) production of “Aesop’s Fables: On Stage” by Vivian and Larry Snipes.
Social entrepreneurs Doc Hendley and Hannah Davis to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
March 30, 2015
The Global Opportunities conference will explore the potential for innovative businesses to solve global social and environmental problems.
Affrilachian Poets to share a different perspective of Appalachia and its culture on Earth Day
March 27, 2015
If we don’t treat each other right, how can we do right by the earth? The idea of sustainability broadens as Earth Day celebration April 22 includes Affrilachian Poets.
Comedian Ron White to perform April 16
March 26, 2015
White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon. Now he is a chart-topping, Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor.
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.
Brass ensembles perform March 31 in Broyhill Music Center
March 25, 2015
Brass ensembles from Appalachian State University will perform classical and contemporary works.
Musical fun presented March 30
March 25, 2015
Faculty from the Hayes School of Music will present “An Evening of Musical Merriment and Foolishness!”
Women’s choral ensembles perform March 28
March 25, 2015
The women’s choral symposium will feature the Appalachian Treble Choir from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music and N.C. State University’s women’s choir Vox Accalia.
“The Marriage of Figaro” performed March 26-29 at Appalachian
March 24, 2015
The Appalachian Opera Theatre will present Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro.”
“Assassins” musical to be presented April 2
March 23, 2015
Marking the 150th anniversary of the April 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Appalachian Musical Theatre Ensemble (AMTE) presents the multi-award winning musical “Assassins” by Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman.
Spring Open House scheduled for April 18
March 23, 2015
High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to learn about academics and campus life at Appalachian State University during its Spring Open House.
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.
Grant Wallace Band performs March 26
March 19, 2015
The trio of musicians-composers is known for incorporating new music, modern jazz and old-time folk styles in their performances.
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.”
Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble to be held March 25 – 28
March 18, 2015
The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 2015 Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble (SADE), the major dance event of this semester.
Appalachian’s 24-hour fundraiser wins CASE Grand Award and sets the stage for this year’s #iBackAPP event
March 17, 2015
The day-long fund drive was held last year to generate pride in Appalachian, increase the alumni participation rate and raise support for The Appalachian Fund, the university’s unrestricted annual fund.
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.