Adverse Weather Update: Nov. 22, 2024
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Light dusting or full-blown blizzard, snow spurs a chain of actions at Appalachian State University
Feb. 14, 2017
This has been an atypically mild winter, but it’s not over yet… Learn how the white stuff impacts our campus, engages researchers and inspires art.
Studying precipitation patterns
Rain in the Andes, warm winters in Boone – geographers try to piece together a pattern and predict climate change
Feb. 14, 2017
Learn how precipitation patterns in Peru are impacting climate change in the High Country.
‘There is ice on Bodenheimer’ – how Appalachian’s weather watchers spring into action
Feb. 14, 2017
It takes a village to stay ahead of a snowstorm on campus.
To salt or not to salt
Feb. 14, 2017
There is a compromise between protecting the water supply and keeping the population safe, scientists say.
A photographer’s award-winning imagery
Why University Photographer Marie Freeman ’85 remains captivated by even the tiniest flake settling on her pea coat
Feb. 14, 2017
Campus photographer braves a blizzard to capture microscopic imagery of snowflakes.
Anthony Love shares the closest tangible opportunity to connect with space
Feb. 9, 2017
From geology and more specifically to meteorites, there is a tactile connection to space and the universe that’s tangible even with one’s feet planted on Earth – or to be more exact, in Rankin Science Building.
Lt. Darrin Tolbert exemplifies University Police commitment to public safety
Feb. 8, 2017
Lt. Darrin Tolbert, a 12-year veteran of University Police, is dedicated to public safety.
New portable TV studio helps Appalachian students develop industry standard broadcast skills
Feb. 6, 2017
Using a recently purchased portable studio, AppTV Chief Engineer and Production Manager Rob Gelber is partnering with campus organizations to ensure budding broadcast journalists have ample opportunity to learn outside the classroom.
Looking Glass Gallery at Appalachian presents ‘Recombinant’ through Feb. 10
Feb. 3, 2017
The Looking Glass Gallery in the Plemmons Student Union of Appalachian State University is presenting “Recombinant,” a solo exhibition of sculptures by Appalachian’s Dr. John Stephenson, through Feb. 10.
Faculty of Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music will present concerts Feb. 5 and 7
Feb. 3, 2017
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present faculty concerts Feb. 5 and 7.
Appalachian’s new Center for Academic Excellence becomes one-stop shop for effective teaching and learning
Jan. 27, 2017
Student success depends on effective teaching and learning. Appalachian’s Center for Academic Excellence keeps faculty at the top of their game.
Dr. Rick Klima, math skills builder
Jan. 27, 2017
Dr. Rick Klima, professor and assistant chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences, uses encryption and the democratic process as tools for teaching math skills.
Dr. Ok-Youn Yu, extending the growing season with biomass
Jan. 27, 2017
Dr. Ok-Youn Yu is using on-farm biomass resources to produce energy for greenhouses, increasing winter yields of fresh produce and farmers’ profits.
Dr. Dana Powell, activist researcher at the Dakota Access Pipeline
Jan. 27, 2017
The Standing Rock pipeline protest led to on-the-ground activist research for Dr. Dana Powell, assistant professor of anthropology at Appalachian.
Dr. Karen Caldwell uses the expressive arts to prepare future counselors
Jan. 27, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Karen Caldwell promotes expressive arts therapy in developing marriage and family counselors.
Appalachian assistant professor Alice P. Wright recognized by archaeology association, leads collaborative, interdisciplinary research team
Jan. 4, 2017
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Alice P. Wright is recognized for excellence at the 2016 Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC).
Michael Mayfield, champion of General Education
Dec. 15, 2016
Dr. Michael Mayfield, vice provost for undergraduate education at Appalachian State University, never meant to be a teacher. According to his wife he “fell into it by accident.” It’s true: at his first conference presentation as a graduate student, he actually fell from the stage. He tells folks, she said, the humbling experience of climbing back up and carrying on resonated and he’s been on stage as an educator ever since.
Fall 2016 commencement photos
Dec. 14, 2016
See photos from Appalachian State University’s December 2016 Commencement ceremonies.