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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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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
Sept. 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.
Appalachian offers Koru Mindfulness classes to build resiliency
Aug. 30, 2016
Learn about the Koru Mindfulness Curriculum classes being offered by Appalachian’s Wellness and Prevention Services, beginning Fall 2016.
Health, Wellness and Safety Week held Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 at Appalachian
Aug. 30, 2016
The primary purpose of Heath, Wellness and Safety Week is to highlight campus resources available to the university’s students.
27th Annual Walk for Awareness slated for Aug. 30 at Appalachian State University
Aug. 26, 2016
The annual Walk for Awareness is a silent walk through the Appalachian State University campus to commemorate lives lost to violence.
Six students honored with Wilson Scholarship
They are ‘passionate about service’ and ‘dedicated to understanding the world around them’
Aug. 24, 2016
Six incoming students earned the Wilson Scholarship this year, Appalachian’s most prestigious merit-based scholarship. Selected on academic achievements, service and leadership, these students are passionately engaged!
Wilson Scholars – service and sustainability education in Costa Rica
Aug. 24, 2016
Learn about the 2016 Wilson Scholars’ upcoming sustainability education trip to Costa Rica’s Monteverde Institute.
Racing the Sun
An Appalachian team seeks to change the future of transportation with a solar race car
Aug. 17, 2016
Take a dozen Appalachian students, three passionate faculty and an institutional commitment to sustainability and you get a race car powered by the sun that wins third place in a three-day track race and places sixth in a cross-country race lasting eight days and nearly 2,000 miles. You get innovations in sustainable technology. And, you get a roadmap to the car of the future.
Racing the Sun: History of Apperion
Aug. 17, 2016
How does a group of students end up building a solar car and entering it in an international, collegiate competition? It began with Dan Blakeley, an Army Ranger who was looking to the future, and who would become the leader of Team Sunergy. Inspired to build a solar car by his sustainable transportation instructor, Blakeley found funding and academic support to convert a golf cart from gas to solar power, build a race car prototype, and learn from everyone and every opportunity he could find.
Racing the Sun: The Competition
Aug. 17, 2016
What is this competition, anyway? An international event that involves designing, building and racing solar vehicles, the competition is two-fold. It is comprised of the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the American Solar Challenge (ASC).