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Topic: Gifts and Grants

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  • SECU members partner with Appalachian for $1.76 million teacher education scholarship program
    SECU members partner with Appalachian for $1.76 million teacher education scholarship program
    April 22, 2015

    Through well-established traditions of investing in teacher education, the SECU Foundation and Appalachian State University are working together to bring a new rural teacher education scholarship program to Western North Carolina and the Appalachian region – the SECU Appalachian Partnership.

  • Z. Smith Reynolds Fellowship awarded to Appalachian’s Allie Garrett
    Z. Smith Reynolds Fellowship awarded to Appalachian’s Allie Garrett
    April 17, 2015

    The fellowship will enable Garrett to work on Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation activities related to philanthropy, public policy, community service and/or the nonprofit sector.

  • Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
    Appalachian’s College of Health Sciences named for Hickory-area businessman
    March 27, 2015

    The College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University has been named for an Appalachian alumnus and pioneer in the health care industry – Donald C. Beaver of Conover.

  • Students and geology professor research ancient marine animal
    Students and geology professor research ancient marine animal
    March 25, 2015

    While part of the research team is studying living echinoderms, such as starfish, brittle stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and sea lilies, Waters, White and Nguyen are part of a larger research team studying fossil echinoderms including blastoids.

  • Reading Clinic named for Reich College of Education benefactor Pat A. Anderson
    Reading Clinic named for Reich College of Education benefactor Pat A. Anderson
    March 24, 2015

    A reading clinic at Appalachian State University that helps children improve their reading skills has been named in honor of university benefactor Pat A. Anderson of Taylorsville.

  • Appalachian’s 24-hour fundraiser wins CASE Grand Award and sets the stage for this year’s #iBackAPP event
    Appalachian’s 24-hour fundraiser wins CASE Grand Award and sets the stage for this year’s #iBackAPP event
    March 17, 2015

    The day-long fund drive was held last year to generate pride in Appalachian, increase the alumni participation rate and raise support for The Appalachian Fund, the university’s unrestricted annual fund.

  • A night of traditional Appalachian music April 16 will support Appalachian studies scholarships
    A night of traditional Appalachian music April 16 will support Appalachian studies scholarships
    March 6, 2015

    For those who enjoy foot-tapping, rousing and traditional Old-Time music, come out and join the Center for Appalachian Studies for the Ed Cabbell Scholarship Benefit Concert.

  • 10th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk held April 11
    10th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk held April 11
    March 5, 2015

    Students from Appalachian’s Recreation Management program, in collaboration with Huntington’s Disease Society of America, will host the 10th Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk.

  • Luck o’ the Lassie fundraiser will be held March 17 to benefit Girls on the Run
    Luck o’ the Lassie fundraiser will be held March 17 to benefit Girls on the Run
    March 2, 2015

    The event, sponsored by Girls on the Run of the High Country, features wine tasting, food prepared by The Best Cellar chefs and a live auction.

  • 17th annual Polar Plunge raises more than $7,300 for Special Olympics
    17th annual Polar Plunge raises more than $7,300 for Special Olympics
    March 2, 2015

    It was a true Polar Plunge Thursday with 162 plungers braving snow and a 34-degree water temperature to raise more than $7,300 for Special Olympics athletes in Watauga County during the 17th annual Polar Plunge at Appalachian State University’s duck pond.

  • 17th Annual Polar Plunge rescheduled for Feb. 26
    17th Annual Polar Plunge rescheduled for Feb. 26
    Feb. 16, 2015

    The 17th annual Polar Plunge at Appalachian State University’s duck pond that was originally scheduled for Feb. 19 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26.

  • Local manufacturer supports NCCET’s Future Engineers’ Camp
    Local manufacturer supports NCCET’s Future Engineers’ Camp
    Feb. 16, 2015

    US Conec, a Hickory-based fiber optic cables and connection hardware manufacturer, has contributed $5,000 to support the 2015 Future Engineers’ Camp operated by the N.C. Center for Engineering Technologies. The center, also located in Hickory, operates week-long day camps each summer for area school students from 3rd to 10th grade.

  • Center for Appalachian Studies receives grant to develop classroom materials focused on region’s musical heritage
    Center for Appalachian Studies receives grant to develop classroom materials focused on region’s musical heritage
    Feb. 12, 2015

    The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has awarded $7,000 to the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University to develop lesson plans about North Carolina’s music traditions.

  • 17th Annual Polar Plunge held Feb. 19
    17th Annual Polar Plunge held Feb. 19
    Feb. 6, 2015

    Take a dip in the duck pond at Appalachian State University for a great cause. The annual Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics athletes in Watauga County.

  • Appalachian raises more than $200 million to support academics, arts and athletics
    Appalachian raises more than $200 million to support academics, arts and athletics
    Jan. 27, 2015

    The Campaign for Appalachian is the university’s largest fundraising effort to date.

  • Dave by the Bell: Why is service important?
    Dave by the Bell: Why is service important?
    Jan. 23, 2015

    In this edition we interviewed Appalachian State University students while they were volunteering at The Watauga Humane Society, The Hospitality House and the Appalachian Theatre during the MLK Day of Service.

  • Appalachian Warrior Fund established to assist veterans and their children
    Appalachian Warrior Fund established to assist veterans and their children
    Jan. 23, 2015

    The scholarship fund is for honorably discharged and disabled veterans and their children who have been admitted and enrolled at the university.

  • Service-learning project benefits Daniel Boone Native Gardens
    Service-learning project benefits Daniel Boone Native Gardens
    Nov. 7, 2014

    Students in a First Year Seminar course research, create and install plant signage at Daniel Boone Native Gardens.

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