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Cheeseman presents faculty recital Oct. 4
Sept. 21, 2015
Cheeseman is a member of the Hayes School of Music faculty. The program is comprised of contemporary compositions written from 1980 to 2010.
Kirkpatrick receives Brockman-Campbell Book Award for her Irish-themed poetry collection
Sept. 21, 2015
A poet and professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of English, Kirkpatrick had long wanted to write about Gonne, who was a muse to William Butler Yeats, but she was uncertain of the creative device – such as lyric or dramatic monologue – that she wanted to use.
Professor mentorship: Libby Puckett & Nicole Reilly
Sept. 17, 2015
Chemistry major Nicole Reilly ’11 credits her professors, specifically Chemistry Professor Libby Puckett with “preparing her for life.”
Zackary Vernon receives first Alex Albright Creative Nonfiction Prize
Sept. 16, 2015
Zackary Vernon, a new faculty member at Appalachian State University, is the winner of the premiere Alex Albright Creative Nonfiction Prize for his essay titled “Boone Summer: Adventures of a Bad Environmentalist.”
Poet R.T. Smith will read from his work Sept. 24
Sept. 14, 2015
Poet and editor R.T. Smith, who is the 2015-16 Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at Appalachian State University, will read from his work Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Table Rock Room as part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
FYI: Ged Moody, Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Sustainability
Sept. 13, 2015
Ged Moody discusses the history and future of The Appalachian Energy Summit.
Moore receives AAUP Chapter’s Academic Freedom Award
Sept. 10, 2015
Dr. Michael Moore, an emeritus professor in the Department of History at Appalachian State University, has received the 2015 Award for Academic Freedom and Faculty Governance from the university’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
Employees receive Staff Award from Appalachian
Sept. 9, 2015
The employees who were honored during convocation Sept. 3 are Sandi Jones, Russell Paige, Lynn Patterson and Tracey Tardiff.
Plemmons Medallion presented to Marquie, Deloglos, Boya and Cole
Sept. 4, 2015
Four individuals known for their service to others have received the W.H. Plemmons Medallion from Appalachian State University.
Business for Good event focuses on sustainable business practices
Aug. 31, 2015
Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business held its first Business for Good event at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Aug. 21. The event provided a venue to train educators on sustainable business practices.
Cherry named to Journal of Environmental Economics and Management editorial board
Aug. 21, 2015
Todd L. Cherry, a professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics, has been named to the editorial board of the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM).
“Beauty in All Things” exhibit displayed at Looking Glass Gallery
Aug. 20, 2015
The exhibit, featuring work from Professor Elaine O’Quinn from the Department of English, will be on display through Sept. 10.
DeWitt receives NC Arts Council Artist Fellowship
Aug. 18, 2015
Abigail DeWitt of Burnsville, a visiting assistant professor at Appalachian State University, is one of 18 individuals who have received a North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship for 2015–16.
R.T. Smith named Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing
Aug. 6, 2015
Writer R.T. (Rod) Smith has been named the 2015-16 Rachel Rivers-Coffey Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing at Appalachian State University. Smith will lead an eight-week colloquium during fall semester for students in Appalachian’s creative writing program.
Dave by the Bell: The Fine Folks at Food Services
Aug. 4, 2015
Classes have yet to begin and students are scarce so Dave chats it up with Food Services employees hoping to discover the one thing they love the most about their jobs.
Alexis Pope appointed Appalachian’s director of admissions
July 27, 2015
Alexis Pope will join Appalachian State University Aug. 3 as director of admissions. He replaces Lloyd Scott who will retire from the position at the end of July.
Business faculty and staff honored for excellence in teaching, research and service
July 21, 2015
Five Appalachian State University faculty members and one staff member in the Walker College of Business have received the college’s 2015 Sywassink Award for Excellence.
Appalachian business professors help develop N.C.’s Foster Care Family Act
July 17, 2015
David C. Marlett has been a department chair, college professor and insurance industry professional, but it’s his recent work in foster care advocacy that he says has been most rewarding.