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Topic: Safety

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  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 7
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 7
    April 29, 2025

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 2
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 2
    March 26, 2025

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 5
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 5
    Feb. 25, 2025

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • UNC System, App State Police honor officers with valor, lifesaving awards
    UNC System, App State Police honor officers with valor, lifesaving awards
    Jan. 29, 2025

    The Appalachian State University Police Department conferred its 2024 awards of distinction to four App State Police officers — Lt. Kevin Wilson, Sgt. Petey Hausley, Officer Tylor Greene and Officer Cameron Masin — in honor of their outstanding service, valor and lifesaving efforts.

  • Johnny Brown named director of public safety and chief of police at App State
    Johnny Brown named director of public safety and chief of police at App State
    Jan. 28, 2025

    Watauga County native and veteran App State Police Officer Johnny Brown has been named director of public safety and chief of police at Appalachian State University, after having served in the interim capacity of the role since September 2024. His new role became effective Jan. 20.

  • App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 5
    App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 5
    Jan. 28, 2025

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 4
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 4
    Nov. 27, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 6
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 6
    Oct. 29, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Area leaders focus on recovery from Helene
    Area leaders focus on recovery from Helene

    ‘Unified approach’ key to recovery, says Boone mayor

    Oct. 9, 2024

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s impacts to the High Country, leaders from the Town of Boone, Watauga County, App State and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce have been communicating regularly, working together to respond to the needs of the community.

  • Oct. 2, 2024 campus emergency siren test canceled
    Oct. 2, 2024 campus emergency siren test canceled
    Sep. 24, 2024

    The Appalachian State University campus siren warning system test, previously scheduled for Oct. 2, 2024, has been canceled.

  • 20 recruits graduate from App State Police Academy, became sworn NC police officers
    20 recruits graduate from App State Police Academy, became sworn NC police officers

    The recruits are the 7th class to complete the academy as part of App State’s Police Officer Development Program

    Sep. 1, 2024

    The seventh class of App State’s Appalachian Police Academy comprises 20 graduates who are now sworn North Carolina police officers working with the App State Police Department while they complete their degrees at App State. To date, the academy has trained nearly 140 sworn police officers.

  • App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
    App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
    Aug. 27, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 7
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 7
    July 30, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 3
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 3
    June 26, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • App State’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program begins this fall
    App State’s new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program begins this fall

    Program available at Boone and Hickory campuses

    May 31, 2024

    This fall, Appalachian State University will begin offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity — the only such program offered by a University of North Carolina System institution in Western North Carolina.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 5
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 5
    May 28, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

  • Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks [faculty featured]
    Are cold plunges and saunas safe for kids? What parents need to know about the benefits and risks [faculty featured]
    Fortune Well
    May 4, 2024

    In this article in Fortune Well, health experts dive into the science behind trending hot and cold therapies, like saunas and cold plunges, and whether or not they are safe for children. Caroline Smith, associate professor in App State’s Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, helps explain the benefits of these types of therapies and how to manage the risks. Smith is director of App State’s Thermal and Microvascular Physiology Laboratory.

  • Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 1
    Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 1
    April 22, 2024

    During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, the discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for the all-clear signal.

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