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Technology for Teaching Fair: Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning
Feb. 11, 2015
The fair will allow faculty to share teaching and course design strategies used to enhance student learning using technology; connect teaching faculty and staff with similar pedagogical and content roles and interests; initiate communities of learners; promote the Technology for Teaching website and other campus resources for teaching/course design; and inform staff and faculty on support services offered on campus to effectively integrate technology into teaching and course design.
Hayes School of Music string faculty performance rescheduled for Feb. 21
Feb. 9, 2015
Members of the string trio are Eric Koontz, viola, Nancy Bargerstock, violin, and Kenneth Lurie, cello. Joining the faculty are Margaret Bragg, violin, Audrey Sutton, viola, and Nora Naughton, cello.
Faculty recital Feb. 8 features works for trombone and tuba
Feb. 2, 2015
Classical and contemporary compositions will be performed by trombonist Drew C. Leslie and tuba player Bernard H. Flythe during a faculty recital at Appalachian State University.
Clements named Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Fellow
Jan. 28, 2015
Dr. J. Sid Clements of Boone has been named a Fellow in the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). Clements is a professor of physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University.
Tyndall named director of research protections
Jan. 28, 2015
After a national search, Robin Tyndall has been named director of research protections at Appalachian State University. Tyndall has served as the interim director since August 2014, and previously was assistant director.
DeHart named chair of Appalachian’s Department of Communication
Jan. 13, 2015
Following a national search, Dr. Jean DeHart has been named chair of the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University. DeHart served as interim chair following Dr. Janice Pope, who returned to the faculty.
Hill appointed to North Carolina Psychology Board
Jan. 12, 2015
Dr. Robert Hill, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Appalachian State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Pat McCrory to a three-year term on the North Carolina Psychology Board.
Race named university registrar at Appalachian
Jan. 9, 2015
Debbie Race comes to the university from UNC Asheville where she had served as university registrar for seven years. She also held positions at UNCA as associate registrar, director of advising and registration services, and coordinator of advising and retention.
McCorkindale named PRSSA National Faculty Adviser for 2015-17
Jan. 5, 2015
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has announced that Dr. Tina McCorkindale, Ph.D., APR, has been elected to a two-year term as PRSSA 2015-2017 National Faculty Adviser on the National Committee, starting June 1.
Hughes appointed to service academy nomination board
Jan. 5, 2015
Dr. Vickie Hughes, an associate professor in the Department of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University, has been appointed to serve on Rep. Virginia Foxx’s Service Academy Nomination Board. Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.
Ludwig elected to the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies Board of Directors
Jan. 5, 2015
The Cambridge Center reaches thousands of people in need of behavioral solutions, such as helping children with autism, coping with aging or providing safer work environments in oil refineries.
Chancellor Sheri N. Everts’ Appalachian Energy Summit 2014 message
Commitment to research, creativity, innovation and practice in sustainability is making a difference now, and for our future.
July 28, 2014
Chancellor Sheri N. Everts addresses participants in the third annual Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State University.
Learning garden teaches children where food comes from
July 27, 2014
Appalachian State University students plant a learning garden to teach children how plants grow and where food comes from.
Third Appalachian Energy Summit guides UNC system’s energy future
July 24, 2014
Appalachian State University leads the way in transforming the University of North Carolina’s energy future by hosting the third annual Appalachian Energy Summit July 28-30.
Appalachian’s American Cultural Center in China focuses on sustainability
July 7, 2014
Sustainability was the theme for recent activities at the American Cultural Center in Shenyang, China. The center, located at Northeastern University in Shenyang, is co-directed by Appalachian State University. It was launched in May 2013 with an initial $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State.
Poole named dean of Appalachian’s graduate school
June 2, 2014
Following a national search, Dr. Max C. Poole has been named dean of the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at Appalachian State University. He will begin his work at Appalachian in August.
Scholarly Teaching Academy honors first graduates
April 30, 2014
Appalachian is known for great teaching, and a new campus program helps faculty members become even better at their craft.
Helping sustain and revitalize Guatemala’s indigenous culture
March 24, 2014
A professor’s longtime relationship with a Guatemalan town helps sustain and revitalize its indigenous culture.