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App State’s shift to online platforms creates new opportunities
April 13, 2020
Appalachian State University is working to re-create academic experiences — from thesis defenses to a reading clinic — through online platforms.
Vacated College Campuses Reveal Broader Challenges for Rural Students [faculty quoted]
The Daily Yonder
April 13, 2020
App State’s Dr. Andrew Koricich has already begun thinking about what the future holds for students after COVID-19, especially rural students. He encourages rural students to remember society will eventually find a new normal and that they should take care of and be kind to themselves, because their voices and actions are needed on the other side of this pandemic.
Appalachian State University Students Sing 'The Song of Purple Summer' in Lieu of Cancelled Production of SPRING AWAKENING
Broadway World
April 11, 2020
In honor of their cancelled production of “Spring Awakening,” students from Appalachian State University put together a video of themselves singing The Song of Purple Summer.
App State offers cloud-based career preparation for students
April 8, 2020
Appalachian State University’s Career Development Center is working to ensure university students have virtual access to career resources — including new options created specifically in response to the shift to virtual platforms, due to COVID-19.
App State student videographer creates online fandom for family beagle
April 7, 2020
A 30-second video assignment completed by an Appalachian State University student videographer has earned a social media following and fame for Vanya, a beagle living the good life in Salisbury.
‘Zoom’ the doctor: App State employs telemedicine technology
April 6, 2020
As of March 31, Appalachian’s M.S. Shook Student Health Service — a primary care ambulatory campus health clinic — is offering virtual visits for App State students via Zoom video conferencing.
Mountaineers moving mountains
April 3, 2020
Appalachian State University’s faculty and staff are transitioning events and experiences to online platforms and developing new ways for Mountaineers to connect.
Turn the channel to AppTV — the Best College TV Station of 2020
April 3, 2020
Appalachian’s student-run media outlets — The Appalachian newspaper, The App (WASU-FM 90.5) radio station and AppTV — were recognized for excellence in communication at the 80th annual Intercollegiate Broadcast System International Media Conference held March 6–8, 2020, in New York City.
The news must go on: App State’s student-run media continue remotely
April 3, 2020
Appalachian State University’s student-run media transition to an all-online format to report breaking news and COVID-19 developments.
UNC System Office grant supports ‘STEM Pathway’ at App State
April 2, 2020
The “Supporting the STEM Pathway” project is designed to boost student success in calculus courses at Appalachian. Such courses span majors other than math, including biology, chemistry, geology, computer science, geography and physics.
Wellness and Prevention Services is open, offers mindfulness classes and other services online
March 31, 2020
App State’s Wellness and Prevention Services provides its services online instead of in person so that students can access them safely amid COVID-19.
App State, UNC system extend online course delivery through summer
Watauga Democrat
March 31, 2020
Appalachian State University and other UNC system institutions will continue online and alternative course delivery through summer 2020, UNC system President Bill Roper announced March 30.
Bring App State’s sustainable values home with these tips and activities
March 30, 2020
Appalachian State University’s Office of Sustainability offers ideas for how to incorporate sustainable practices at home, including composting, gardening and choosing green products.
App State launches fund to assist students with emergency needs
March 27, 2020
Appalachian State University has launched a new fund to help students with non-recurring emergency needs, including child care, food, prescriptions, housing, books and more.
App State announces Spring 2020 Commencement will be virtual
March 20, 2020
In her announcement to campus concerning Spring 2020 Commencement, Appalachian Chancellor Sheri Everts said, “My leadership team and I are committed to preserving the essence of the celebrations and milestones of the final weeks of the spring semester, including commencement.”
Navigating the cloud: How to find success in App State online courses
March 19, 2020
Appalachian State University’s Student Learning Center offers tips for how to be successful in online courses — from time management to “netiquette.”
College tours canceled? High school students can tour NC's colleges virtually
WRAL
March 17, 2020
Appalachian State University is among colleges and universities listed as having virtual tours that students can explore when they can’t visit in person due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Dave by the Bell: In like a lion ...
March 6, 2020
Can Appalachian students finish the old saying "In like a lion, out like a ..."?