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Appalachian welcomes alumni, celebrates students during Homecoming 2016
Senior Pooja Adial of Four Oaks named ‘Top of the Rock’ student
Oct. 25, 2016
During Appalachian State University’s 2016 Homecoming celebration, alumni and families joined students, faculty and staff for a weeklong celebration. Pooja Adial, a senior cellular/molecular biology major, was named the inaugural “Top of the Rock” recipient.
Appalachian’s Steely Pan Steel Band to perform Oct. 21 in the Schaefer Center
Oct. 14, 2016
This ensemble, consisting of 22 performers and 41 steel drums, performs a variety of music, from traditional soca/calypsos, to classical, rock and roll, and traditional Appalachian Mountain music.
Appalachian Trumpet Choir to perform in Rosen Concert Hall Oct. 17
Oct. 14, 2016
The Appalachian Trumpet Choir, conducted by Dr. James Stokes Jr. and Dr. Joe Phelps, will perform music from several periods.
Freeman-ASIA scholarship helps fund semester in Japan for Appalachian State University sophomore Jason Le
Oct. 11, 2016
Jason Le, a sophomore from North Wilkesboro who is majoring in computer information systems in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian, is spending the current academic year studying at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan.
10 students named as 2016 Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients
Oct. 10, 2016
The 10 newest recipients of the university’s oldest and most academically competitive merit-based scholarship arrived on campus this fall.
Chancellor’s Scholars study in Ireland during fall break
Oct. 10, 2016
The 10 newest Chancellor’s Scholarship recipients at Appalachian State University will study abroad in Dublin, Ireland in October 2016.
‘Softly Pointed’ exhibit on view at Appalachian’s Looking Glass Gallery through Oct. 14
Oct. 10, 2016
The Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian’s Plemmons Student Union is presenting “Softly Pointed,” an exhibition of eight artists working in fibers. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
From General Education geography class to NOAA scholarship
A first-year course sparks Eric Burton’s imagination, leads to research opportunities in Peru and beyond
Oct. 7, 2016
His imagination sparked, Eric Burton majors in geography, conducts research in Peru and lands a NOAA scholarship – in large part because of a first-year General Education course.
Dave by the Bell: Hammocking and Slacklining
Oct. 6, 2016
Why are hammocking and slacklining so popular at Appalachian State?
Appalachian State University hosts “Power of Design 16”
Oct. 6, 2016
“Power of Design” is an annual event that brings together students, faculty and members of the professional community in disciplines such as interior design, graphic design, industrial design, architectural design, theater design and photography.
Appalachian Symphony Band to perform Oct. 3 in Rosen Concert Hall
Sep. 28, 2016
The program, a presentation of Appalachian’s Hayes School of Music, is titled “To Boldly Go…”
Appalachian Symphony Orchestra to perform at Schaefer Center Sept. 25
Sep. 23, 2016
The Hayes School of Music's Appalachian Symphony Orchestra concert features Mahler's Totenfeier, Higdon's Blue Cathedral and Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite No.1.
Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Selkie’ Sept. 28–Oct. 2
Sep. 23, 2016
Filled with lyrical language, music and mysticism, this coming-of-age story will fascinate theatregoers of all ages: an entry into a world filled with drama and adventure as a family reveals its secrets and a daughter is set free to find where she belongs.
General Education geography class inspires future National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings scholarship recipient
Sep. 19, 2016
Eric Burton, a senior geography major in Appalachian’s Honors College, could be the poster child for the university’s General Education program – a course of study that promotes critical and creative thinking; effective communication; making local-to-global connections and understanding responsibilities of community membership.
Secretary Epstein visits Appalachian, praises accounting department and its students
Sep. 7, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Department of Accounting received high praise last week from Secretary Jeff Epstein of the N.C. Department of Revenue.
Five additional scholars receive prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, increasing Appalachian’s number of Gilman Scholars to eight
Aug. 31, 2016
The Gilman International Scholarship program aims to diversify the population of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions they visit.
Keeping students safe
Wellness and Prevention Services makes strategic partnership with Jed Foundation Campus Program
Aug. 30, 2016
Appalachian institutes a program to assess and enhance mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention programming.
Wellness and Prevention Services helps students navigate safely and successfully
Aug. 30, 2016
Appalachian State University’s Wellness and Prevention Services helps students navigate college years safely and successfully.