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Setzer named executive director of national alumni and parent engagement for Appalachian State University
March 1, 2019
Appalachian alumnus Patrick Setzer ’90 ’98 will assume his new role April 1. Setzer, who has been employed at Appalachian since 1990, has served as executive director of alumni affairs for Appalachian since 2010.
Studies: Road salt use impacts local waterways
Watauga Democrat
March 1, 2019
Salted roads can reduce accidents by 51 to 88 percent once the treatment is applied, according to The Salt Institute. Despite road salt’s seemingly essential role in keeping society mobile during harsh High Country winters, Dr. Shea Tuberty, along with other students and teachers at Appalachian State University, wondered— where does all the salt go once the snow is gone?
Cherokee High School students share Valentine's Day lesson at Green Valley
Watauga Democrat
March 1, 2019
Cherokee High School students traveled to Green Valley Elementary School on Feb. 13 to teach a Valentine’s Day lesson by sharing the traditional Cherokee story of the first strawberries. The six CHS students who visited the school are dual-enrolled at Appalachian State University and are taking this semester’s Cherokee Culture and Leadership class taught by CHS teacher Heath Robertson and Reich College of Education Associate Professor Allen Bryant.
NIOSH supports Appalachian research on how to keep workers safe on the job
Feb. 26, 2019
Appalachian psychology professors Drs. Shawn Bergman and Tim Ludwig will collaborate on a four-year pilot study funded by NIOSH to examine how using HSE data in analytics can help keep workers safe on the job.
Effective risk management leads to a more resilient society
Q&A with Walker College of Business’ Dr. David Marlett
Feb. 26, 2019
The director of Appalachian’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center talks about the risk management and insurance degree program and why it remains relevant.
Venezuela crisis: Trump threats to Maduro evoke bloody history of US intervention in Latin America
San Francisco Chronicle
Feb. 25, 2019
Dr. Joseph Gonzalez outlines the often-militaristic history of U.S.–Latin American relations and writes that the U.S. has an opportunity for stronger diplomatic relations — and a safer way to restore democracy — if it chooses this time to work with a coalition called the Lima Group.
Beaver College of Health Sciences announces new chair of its Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
Feb. 22, 2019
Dr. Melissa Weddell has accepted the position of chair after a national search. She has served as interim chair of the department for the past nine months.
5 acclaimed authors to speak as part of spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Feb. 22, 2019
Appalachian State University announces author lineup for its spring 2019 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
NPS funds Appalachian survey of WNS-affected bats in Blue Ridge Parkway area
Feb. 22, 2019
The survey, conducted in fall 2018 by Dr. Mark Spond, Appalachian’s liaison to the National Park Service, investigated the distribution and extent of white-nose syndrome in the southern Appalachian Mountains.
Peru study abroad programs, summer 2018
Feb. 21, 2019
View photos from two Appalachian faculty-led study abroad programs in Peru that focused on climate research and sustainable energy practices.
Dr. Cole Edwards emphasizes fieldwork in studying geological history
Feb. 18, 2019
Dr. Cole Edwards uses fieldwork to bring to life the evolution of biospheres and environments throughout Earth’s history.
JustPax Fund supports sustainability leadership development for educators, administrators at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Feb. 15, 2019
Mel Falck ’14, an undergraduate teacher education adviser in Appalachian’s James Center for Student Success and Academic Advising, is the grant recipient.
Appalachian ties for top producer of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions
Feb. 15, 2019
With four Fulbright Scholars, Appalachian ties with College of Charleston for the highest number of people receiving the prestigious honor in 2018–19, among master’s institutions.
Dr. Sarah Evans makes hydrogeology studies relevant to everyday life
Feb. 14, 2019
Dr. Sarah Evans uses real-world examples to show students how climate change and groundwater flow affect everyday life.
4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
Feb. 11, 2019
Reciprocal Exchange Award recipients Drs. Jesse Lutabingwa, Brian MacHarg, Suzi Mills and Chishimba Nathan Mowa will travel to sub-Saharan African countries this spring to implement four separate projects alongside Mandela Washington Fellowship alumni.
Dr. William “Bill” Hutchins translates epic novel ‘The Fetishists’ into English
Feb. 8, 2019
This makes the fourth book by Libyan author Ibrahim al-Koni that Hutchins, professor of religious studies at Appalachian, has translated from the original Arabic to English.
Students Work To Design Homes For Adults With Autism
88.5 WFDD
Feb. 8, 2019
Professor Jason Miller speaks with WFDD’s Eddie Garcia about designing housing for adults with autism and about a collaboration between Appalachian State University’s Department of Sustainable Technology and LIFE Village, a nonprofit that provides services for exceptional individuals.
Staff Shout Out program announces winner for December 2018/January drawing
Feb. 7, 2019
Eric Gormly, program director of student veteran services, is the drawing winner. He received a received a Staff Shout Out for being a volunteer coordinator for Appalachian’s December 2018 commencement ceremonies.