Appalachian State

BOONE— Percussion ensembles from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will perform March 30 during the school’s World Percussion Series. The concert begins at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.
Performing are the African Ensemble, Steely Pan Steel Band®, Tabla Ensemble and Mid-East Ensemble.
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BOONE—The 2nd Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament at Appalachian State University on Sunday, April 6, will celebrate campus and community cultural diversity.

BOONE—The book “Sam Ervin: Last of the Founding Fathers” has received the North Caroliniana Book Award for 2007. The award will be presented May 29 in Greensboro during a meeting of the North Caroliniana Society.

BOONE—Marianne Adams has been named chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University, effective July 1. Adams has served as interim chair since July 1, 2007. She is a professor and coordinator of the dance program in the department.

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s enrollment guide for newly accepted freshmen and transfer students called First Connections was a Grand Award winner at the 2008 District III meeting of CASE, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.The guide was recognized in CASE’s student recruitment-printed publications category for its content, design and overall effectiveness.

BOONE— Dale E. Wheeler, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Appalachian State University, has been named director of the university’s Prestigious Scholars Program. He also will serve as a member of the university’s Heltzer Honors Program staff.

BOONE—Dr. Wanda Stutts of Mooresville has been named chair of the Department of Nursing at Appalachian State University. She had served as interim chair of the department since May 2007. She also is an associate professor in the department.

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees have approved naming the WASU-FM radio broadcast studio for alumnus Wayne Sumner of Boone.
The Wayne L. Sumner Radio Studio will be located on the first floor of the Department of Communication’s George G. Beasley Broadcasting Complex, projected to open in 2010 at the corner of Rivers and Depot streets.

BOONE—The Gee-Mackey Duo will perform April 3 at Appalachian State University.
The 8 p.m. performance will be held in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.

BOONE—Karen McElmurray has had a varied career. She has been a landscaper, casino employee and a sporting towel factory worker.
She also is a writer and assistant professor at Georgia College and State University. McElmurray will read from her writings Thursday, April 3, at Appalachian State University. Her presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in Plemmons [...]

BOONE — Appalachian State University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences will sponsor Math Camp July 7-10 for rising 6th through 12th graders.

BOONE—Dr. Alexandra Hellenbrand, who will be ending a five-year term as chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures this semester, has been named the director of Appalachian State University’s global studies program, beginning fall 2008.

BOONE – The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the Appalachian Dance Ensemble spring concert April 2-5 at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium.

BOONE – Prospective students and their families are invited to Appalachian State University’s Spring Open House Saturday, April 12, to learn more about campus and academic life.

BOONE— Charles Isley and Greta Browning will present the talk “Shape Note Singing and Shape Note Hymnals” March 27 from 4-6 p.m. in Room 421 Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University.