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Anastasiou appointed executive director of Appalachian’s Office of International Education and Development
May 11, 2015
Dr. Maria Anastasiou has been named executive director of the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) at Appalachian State University.
Forum on business opportunities in Cuba held at Appalachian
May 4, 2015
Doing business in Cuba won’t be as simple as some people think, but that isn’t stopping governors, state legislators, U.S. business owners and others from exploring economic opportunities that might be available to them in the near future.
Appalachian to help people of Nepal
April 30, 2015
Offices and programs at Appalachian State University are partnering with the local non-profit agency Wine to Water to help provide clean water and additional emergency supplies to earthquake victims in Nepal.
‘Aquí y Allá’ shown April 22 at Appalachian
April 16, 2015
The film is about a Mexican immigrant who returns home to a small mountain village in Guerrero, Mexico, after years of working in the U.S. He struggles to rebuild his family and follow his dream of starting a band: the Copa Kings.
“The Diary of Anne Frank” presented April 22–26 at Appalachian
April 13, 2015
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance performs the moving full-length play “The Diary of Anne Frank,” based on a young girl’s diary entries during a two-year span of time during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.
Conference to focus on travel, business and investment opportunities in Cuba
April 8, 2015
What opportunities will the thawing of US/Cuba relations bring for tourists, businesses and investors?
Third annual Festa do Brasil held April 15-17 at Appalachian
March 30, 2015
Now in its third year, the festival includes a Brazilian film night, dance workshop, capoeira performance and free Brazilian food.
Social entrepreneurs Doc Hendley and Hannah Davis to speak at Global Opportunities Conference
March 30, 2015
The Global Opportunities conference will explore the potential for innovative businesses to solve global social and environmental problems.
Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament held April 12
March 17, 2015
The 9th Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament is a collaboration between Appalachian State University and Watauga High School to celebrate the community’s cultural diversity.
Economics scholar Deirdre N. McCloskey to speak at Appalachian’s world history and economics conference
March 16, 2015
Appalachian Spring – Tenth Annual Conference in World History and Economics brings together scholars who present research and discuss topics related to world history and economics. This year’s theme is “History and Nature of Capitalism.”
Global Film Series: ‘Two Million Minutes,’ ‘City of God’ and ‘Aquí y Allá’
March 5, 2015
The Global Films Series will show three films as part of its spring series at Appalachian State University.
Appalachian expands its educational opportunities in Turkey
March 4, 2015
Appalachian State University has added a second formal agreement with a private university in Turkey creating opportunities for student, faculty and staff exchanges from Appalachian State University and both Turkish institutions.
Appalachian expands educational opportunities into the UAE
March 3, 2015
Appalachian State University has signed a formal agreement with the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that paves the way for student, faculty and staff exchanges at both institutions.
Future teachers travel the globe for international teaching experiences
Jan. 5, 2015
“Almost home, forever changed” is how Emily Johnson described her international student teaching experience in Costa Rica last spring.
Appalachian’s emphasis on study abroad gains continued recognition
Dec. 17, 2014
More and more Appalachian students are studying abroad, bringing continued recognition from the International Institute of Education.
Wilson Scholars begin college with study abroad in France
Sept. 19, 2014
The Wilson Scholars program welcomes four inaugural scholars, who began their Appalachian Experience with study abroad.
Maison Reciprocity row house design ranks 9th in Solar Decathlon Europe 2014
July 12, 2014
Maison Reciprocity, Appalachian’s net-zero energy house designed in collaboration with Université d’Angers, comes in 9th place at Solar Decathlon Europe 2014.
Solar Decathlon Europe 2014
July 11, 2014
Students from Appalachian State University and Université d’Angers worked together to build Maison Reciprocity, a net-zero energy house that competed in Solar Decathlon Europe 2014. The row house was built in Boone and shipped to France, where students had 10 days to reassemble the structure for the competition June 28 – July 14.