Topic: Safety

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Three Cases of Mumps Identified in Watauga County, Officials Encourage Vaccination
March 5, 2020
AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) and Appalachian State University have confirmed three cases of mumps in Appalachian State University students who live off campus in Watauga County.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted March 4
Feb. 25, 2020
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Appalachian Police Department named among top 25 in the nation for student safety
Feb. 10, 2020
Safe Campus: The National Campus Safety Summit has recognized the Appalachian State University Police Department as one of the top 25 university departments in the country making a difference in student safety.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Feb. 5
Jan. 27, 2020
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Jan. 8
Dec. 20, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and alert tone for all-clear signal.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 4
Nov. 20, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Positive incentives guide students at App State Academy at Middle Fork
Nov. 5, 2019
Darron Daniels, the behavioral support coach at Appalachian’s Academy at Middle Fork, was inspired by lessons in his criminal justice courses to make a difference in the lives of children.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 6
Oct. 21, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
'Prepared, Not Scared' — emergency planning a priority at App State
Oct. 15, 2019
Appalachian’s Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHS&EM) participated in on-campus events during September — National Preparedness Month — to showcase how Appalachian stays one step ahead of emergencies.
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Watauga Democrat
Oct. 15, 2019
Fifteen recruits graduated from the Appalachian State University Police Academy in August and all passed the examination to become certified North Carolina police officers. This marks the academy’s second graduating class. Of last year’s graduating class, 100 percent are employed or pursuing further education.
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates second graduating class
Oct. 1, 2019
Appalachian Police Academy celebrates its second graduating class and the graduates’ 100% pass rate on the North Carolina police officer certification exam.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Oct. 2
Sep. 20, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Schedule set for Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week
Aug. 29, 2019
Appalachian’s annual Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides new and returning students information about on- and off-campus support services and resources for health and safety efforts.
New Night Owl bus service aids in late-night safety at Appalachian
Aug. 29, 2019
AppalCART’s new Night Owl service, which began during the first week of Appalachian’s fall 2019 semester, provides safe transportation in Boone for students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.AppalCART’s new Night Owl service, which began during the first week of Appalachian’s fall 2019 semester, provides safe transportation in Boone for students on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Sigmann recognized for leadership in chemical health and safety
Watauga Democrat
Aug. 28, 2019
The American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Health and Safety has announced Appalachian State University’s Samuella B. Sigmann as the recipient of its 2019 Howard Fawcett Chemical Health and Safety Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership and service in the field of chemical health and safety.
Appalachian to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 4
Aug. 23, 2019
During the test, Appalachian uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
App State’s Samuella B. Sigmann wins 2019 ACS Howard Fawcett Chemical Health and Safety Award
Aug. 2, 2019
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has recognized Sigmann, senior lecturer of chemical safety education, certified Chemical Hygiene Officer and chemistry stockroom director at Appalachian, for her outstanding leadership and service in the field of chemical health and safety.
App State Police Department honored as NCPEA Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
July 25, 2019
Appalachian State University’s Police Department was recognized as the Law Enforcement Agency of the Year by the North Carolina Police Executives Association for its Appalachian Police Officer Development Program.