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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.
John C. Welborn – Appalachian’s Food Services Supervisor
Dec. 14, 2016
Food Services Supervisor John Welborn extends a more than 60-year family legacy by working in Sanford Commons at Appalachian State University.
Food Services Director Pam Cline ’94 pays attention to sustainability and students’ tastes
Dec. 14, 2016
Director of Food Services Pam Cline shares her career path, industry trends and how Appalachian State University’s sustainability initiatives impact her work.
2016 Staff Excellence Award winners
Dec. 14, 2016
Appalachian State University’s 2016 Staff Excellence Awards were presented to Livelle Leon Rodriguez, Barry Sauls, Lori Townsend and Tom Van Gilder.
Ball named director of sustainability at Appalachian
Dec. 9, 2016
Following a national search, Dr. Lee F. Ball Jr. has been named director of sustainability at Appalachian State University. Ball has held the position on an interim basis since June 2015.
Standing Rock pipeline protest leads to enhanced anthropology teaching and activist research at Appalachian State University
Dec. 8, 2016
The Standing Rock pipeline protest led to on-the-ground activist research for an undergraduate student and her anthropology professor.
Photographs taken by Dr. Dana Powell during visits to Oceti Sakowin encampment at Standing Rock, North Dakota
Dec. 8, 2016
All photos by Dr. Dana Powell, professor of anthropology at Appalachian State University
Ray Christian, storyteller
Dec. 6, 2016
Ray Christian, a storyteller and instructor at Appalachian State University, compartmentalizes his life of 55 years into three disparate segments: an impoverished childhood in a Richmond, Virginia, ghetto, 20 years serving his country in the U.S. Army, and the past two decades “doing nothing but going to school.”
Dr. Scott Marshall studies earthquakes from space
Nov. 27, 2016
Geophysicist Dr. Scott Marshall studies earthquakes from space, because satellite data can help map fault lines.
Professorships honor three faculty in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business
Nov. 21, 2016
Business faculty Delbert Goff, Chris McNeil and Scott Hunsinger have been awarded professorships in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.
Experimental Archaeology class teaches how not to make assumptions in science
Nov. 21, 2016
Archaeology students sharpen critical thinking skills with an experiment based on the scientific hazards of making assumptions.
Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music to present three weekend concerts through Nov. 20
Nov. 18, 2016
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present three concerts through Nov. 20.
Photos from Experimental Archaeology course taught by Dr. Tom Whyte
Nov. 18, 2016
More photos from Dr. Tom Whyte’s Experimental Archaeology course at Appalachian.
Hayes School of Music at Appalachian to present five concerts Nov. 15-18
Nov. 15, 2016
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present five concerts featuring either the university’s student ensembles or faculty
Appalachian Clarinet Choir, smaller chamber ensembles to perform Nov. 9 in Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University
Nov. 7, 2016
The program will feature chamber music composed or arranged for multiple clarinets and/or piano, and it will feature two selections arranged for clarinet choir. Andrea L. Cheeseman, a professor of clarinet at Appalachian, directs the Appalachian Clarinet Choir, a 19-member ensemble, and she coaches the smaller ensembles.
Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University to present an eclectic range of concerts beginning Oct. 30
Oct. 28, 2016
The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will present six concerts featuring the university’s student ensembles between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.