Topic: Faculty and Staff

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Jones named director of student financial aid at Appalachian
March 22, 2016
Anthony P. Jones of Seven Devils has been named director of student financial aid at Appalachian State University effective April 1.
Travel writers Peter Fish and Leigh Ann Henion speak April 7 at Appalachian
March 21, 2016
Travel and adventure writers Peter Fish and Leigh Ann Henion will be the featured writers at the April 7 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
Lisa A. Runner receives Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
March 18, 2016
Lisa Adkins Runner, an associate professor in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University, has received the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Interactive artwork “Paper Bag Test” on display in Belk Library and Information Commons
Feb. 29, 2016
IlaSahai Prouty is determined to expand the dialog about race and stereotypes at Appalachian State University.
McCandless joins Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts
Feb. 23, 2016
Meghan M. McCandless has been named a public information specialist for the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University.
March 1 faculty recital showcases the talents of organist Joby Bell
Feb. 19, 2016
Joby Bell, professor of organ at Appalachian State University, will perform masterworks for organ during a March 1 recital.
Sonyé Randolph joins Appalachian’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Compliance
Feb. 16, 2016
Following a national search, Sonyé Randolph has been hired to serve as Appalachian State University’s first full-time Equal Opportunity/Title IX investigator in the Office of Equity, Diversity and Compliance (EDC).
New staff members join Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development
Feb. 16, 2016
They are Christopher Lytle, director of education abroad within OIED; Mark Hagen, assistant director of education abroad; Karen Marshall, assistant director of international student and scholar services and outreach; and Amanda Harvey, office manager.
Pianist Rodney Reynerson presents a faculty recital Feb. 23
Feb. 11, 2016
Beethoven’s “Sonata in D Major” will be performed during a faculty recital Feb. 23 at Appalachian State University.
Biology professor awarded second NIH grant for cholera research
Feb. 4, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Dr. Ece Karatan has been awarded her second National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for her research in cholera.
NSF grant supports new approach to teaching botany
Feb. 1, 2016
A National Science Foundation grant awarded to two faculty members at Appalachian will support their work to develop engaging botany laboratory experiences for undergraduate students and, at the same time, build a database related to ecological changes occurring in the Southern Appalachians.
Matthew T. Dockham joins Appalachian State University as Director of External Affairs and Community Relations
Jan. 29, 2016
Reporting directly to Chancellor Sheri N. Everts, Dockham’s primary responsibility will be fostering, supporting and expanding the university’s relationships with state, regional and local governmental and non-governmental organizations in order to strengthen the university and its ability to deliver educational, service and research programs in support of its mission.
Celebrate an early Valentine’s Day with Todd Wright and friends
Jan. 27, 2016
It’s a Valentine tradition at Appalachian State University – the annual Evening of Valentine Jazz with Todd Wright and friends. Vocalist Wendy Jones will be a special guest for the performance.
Dr. Joe Gonzalez, scholar of Cuba, gets ‘between the academic and the experiential’
Jan. 26, 2016
What’s the difference between a tourist and a traveler? If you ask Joseph Gonzalez, he might tell you it comes down to the sort of bus you’re riding in.
Dr. Fred Hay on the diversity of Appalachia
Jan. 26, 2016
Fred Hay’s upbringing in north Georgia inspired academic interests in anthropology and African Appalachia, but the region he knew differed from the white version he found represented in scholarship.
Billy Joel to Adele — Dr. Jennifer Snodgrass uses pop to teach music theory
Jan. 26, 2016
The first chapter of Jennifer Snodgrass’ book “Contemporary Musicianship” is about Billy Joel. Why? Because she noticed her 8 a.m. music theory class students were sleepy. She used the piano man to wake them up.
Karen Epermanis, Faculty Member of Distinction
Jan. 26, 2016
Karen Epermanis – or, as her students call her, Dr. E – was nervous when she watched four mentees field questions from risk management professionals at the national Spencer Risk Management Challenge in spring 2015. It was the culmination of a semester’s worth of research. Their assigned task: Analyze company risks and make recommendations for The Walt Disney Corporation.
Faculty, staff and students share how technology enhances learning
Jan. 25, 2016
The website Tech4Teach, which identifies technologies pertinent to teaching in higher education, has spawned a fair in which faculty and staff share how they use technology to better engage and teach students.