Topic: Sustainability

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Appalachian’s solar vehicle team qualifies for 2016 American Solar Challenge
July 27, 2016
On the first day of a three-day qualifying race, Appalachian State University’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, qualified for the American Solar Challenge Tuesday, July 26, at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Pennsylvania. The team is currently in third place overall.
The Student Summit – inspiring knowledge, collaboration and action as part of the Appalachian Energy Summit
July 25, 2016
The Student Summit of Appalachian State University’s Energy Summit provides students the opportunity to drive change in clean energy initiatives.
Be part of the energy — a photographic tour of the 5th Annual Appalachian Energy Summit
July 25, 2016
Capturing the camaraderie and can-do spirit that is the heart of the annual Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State University is not easy. In 2016, a roster of 40 speakers, close to that many workshops, panels and events, all look pretty much the same from behind the lens. But look closely at the faces and you can see how this group of energy-savvy academics, leaders and students have changed the face of the UNC system, with savings in avoided energy costs to date exceeding $500 million.
5th Annual Energy Summit provides students platform for change
July 25, 2016
With the theme of “Knowledge. Collaboration. Action.”, Appalachian welcomes more than 450 leaders to its 5th Annual Appalachian Energy Summit.
What leadership is saying about the 5th Annual Appalachian Energy Summit
July 25, 2016
Sponsors and leaders share their thoughts on the 5th Annual Appalachian Energy Summit at Appalachian State University.
Economics professor awarded grant for socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden
July 1, 2016
Dr. John Whitehead, professor and chair of Appalachian State University’s Department of Economics, has been awarded $95,303 by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to conduct a socioeconomic study of Atlantic menhaden commercial fisheries.
Solar Vehicle Team preps for summer competition, displays car at local events
June 27, 2016
Team Sunergy is working around the clock to ensure Apperion, the 2016 solar vehicle, is ready for the Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP).
Library’s Summer Author Series begins June 30
June 14, 2016
High Country Sustainability is the theme of the 2016 University Libraries Summer Author Series to be held at Appalachian State University. The series is sponsored by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the Library.
Rheingans named chair of Sustainable Development at Appalachian
June 8, 2016
Dr. Richard D. Rheingans will chair the Appalachian State University Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development beginning in July.
Industrial design student secures prestigious Adidas Design Academy apprenticeship
June 6, 2016
Rider Evans, a 2016 graduate of Appalachian State University, competed against more than 2,000 students and recent graduates to become a footwear designer at the Adidas Design Academy in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Cuban professors visit Appalachian State University for sustainability tour
April 25, 2016
Professors from Universidad de la Habana visited Appalachian State University recently to learn about Appalachian’s sustainable technology programs.
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on LGBTQ+, social activism, the millennial voice and President Obama
Commentator, professor, activist and author encourages open and honest and exchange of ideas, and empathy in opposition.
April 22, 2016
In a recent visit to Appalachian State University’s podcast studio, one of America’s foremost African American voices, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, shares his thoughts on 21st-century activism, and the value of empathy.
11th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference in World History and Economics features Dr. James Robinson April 16
April 11, 2016
Dr. James Robinson, leading specialist in development economics and economic history at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference in World History and Economics: Institutions and Development.
Sustainability professional Erin Meezan to speak at Friday’s 2016 Global Opportunities Conference
April 6, 2016
Appalachian State University’s 2016 Global Opportunities Conference: Problems to Possibilities will be held on Friday, April 8, beginning at 9 a.m. in Plemmons Student Union.
Appalachian hosts inaugural Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship
March 24, 2016
The first-ever Symposium for Creative Social Stewardship will take place on the Appalachian State University campus on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2 in Plemmons Student Union.
Student’s feasibility study tests e-bike market in Boone
March 18, 2016
Ryan Gillespie has big ideas to improve the commuter experience in Boone. Gillespie, a senior sustainable technology major in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, is passionate about what he calls “responsible transportation.”
Author of “The Vegan Studies Project”
Lecture rescheduled for April 21 at 5:30pm
March 16, 2016
Laura Wright, author of “The Vegan Studies Project: Food, Animals, and Gender in the Age of Terror” will present the talk “Imagining Vegan Studies: English, Activism, and Animals.”
Appalachian to host Food Summit April 2
March 16, 2016
Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to discuss ways to build a more resilient and just local food system at the 2016 Food Summit at Appalachian State University.