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Choral works from around the globe performed Nov. 6
Oct. 30, 2015
A performance by the University Singers and Chamber Singers from the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University will take the audience on a global excursion through the choral works by international composers.
Jazz organist Tony Monaco joins Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble I Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
Jazz, and plenty of it, is on tap when organist Tony Monaco performs at Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble I from the Hayes School of Music.
Brass ensembles at Appalachian perform Nov. 4
Oct. 29, 2015
The ensembles performing are the Appalachian Tuba/Euphonium Collective, Appalachian Trumpet Choir, Appalachian Trombone Choir and Appalachian Horn Choir.
Looking Glass Gallery presents ‘DESCANT’ art exhibit by Elizabeth Shanahan
Oct. 26, 2015
Shanahan is a studio art major from Western North Carolina. She is known for her built-surface lyrical paintings. She deals with issues of personhood, timelessness and decay.
Venue change for “English Without Effort,” a combination of two Eugene Ionesco plays, presented Nov. 6-10
Oct. 26, 2015
“English Without Effort” combines two classic Eugene Ionesco plays, “The Bald Soprano” and “Jack, or the Submission.” According to Director Derek Gagnier, Ionesco may have lived in the 20th century, but his writings relate to the Millennial generation.
Steely Pan Steel Band performs Oct. 30
Oct. 26, 2015
It’s time for a calypso break with the Steely Pan Steel Band. The band is directed by Byron Hedgepeth, an instructor in the Hayes School of Music.
Appalachian’s Jazz Ensemble II performs Oct. 27
Oct. 19, 2015
Sit back and enjoy the jazz stylings of Appalachian State University’s Jazz Ensemble II, an 18-member ensemble directed by Rod Berry.
Appalachian students place second in international industrial design competition
Oct. 14, 2015
A simple class project turned into a rewarding real-world experience for two Appalachian State University industrial design majors from the Department of Applied Design.
Halloween monster concert held Oct. 31
Oct. 9, 2015
What’s the source of your favorite fright? If you are a music lover, plan to attend the annual Halloween monster concert at Appalachian State University.
Reflections on Cuba
Oct. 9, 2015
In May, three faculty members took 15 students to Cuba for a multidisciplinary, study abroad course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Exploring Music and Dance in Cuba.” The group committed to being travelers, not tourists and came away with an understanding of the island’s history, culture, politics and some of what Cubans experience each day.
We Were Travelers, Not Tourists
Traveling through Cuba with 15 students, 2 colleagues and no Internet
Oct. 9, 2015
A group of students and faculty learns about the history, culture and politics of Cuba – and some of what Cubans experience each day – during a study abroad experience.
Fleming Scholarship awarded to Boyd, Gordon and Henderson
Sept. 25, 2015
The inaugural Willie C. Fleming Scholarship has been awarded to three freshmen at Appalachian State University—Troy Boyd of Stanley, Latanya Gordon of Fayetteville and Jasmine Henderson of Charlotte. Each has received a $1,000 scholarship.
Student support services helps first-generation college students succeed
Sept. 24, 2015
For the past 43 years, Appalachian State University has been part of the federally funded Student Support Services Program (SSS) designed to help increase the number of low-income college students, first-generation students and those with disabilities successfully complete a postsecondary education.
“Rhythm and Revolution” — Cuba Study Abroad, 2015
Sept. 23, 2015
Images from a multidisciplinary, study abroad course titled “Rhythm and Revolution: Exploring Music and Dance in Cuba.” The program was led by faculty in dance, music and global studies.
“An Enemy of the People” to be presented Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Sept. 21, 2015
Appalachian’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “An Enemy of the People,” playwright Henrik Ibsen’s 1882 masterpiece about an eco-conscious doctor who uncovers a controversial secret.
AppX: Acronyms, Jargon and General Confusion
Sept. 17, 2015
All is made clear as AppX's brand new host Patrick welcomes student body president Carson Rich to the podcast studio for a discussion that makes sense out of the alphabet soup that is college.
Bringing Global Learning into the Classroom
Sept. 17, 2015
Appalachian Students tie classroom to real world situations with global learning opportunities.
Service-Learning at App State: An Alternative to Spring Break
Sept. 17, 2015
Students choose Alternative Service Experience (ASE) over cruising or car trips for Spring Break.