BOONE—Appalachian State University’s student-run radio station WASU FM has received a 2008 Finalist Certificate in the New York Festivals Radio Broadcasting Awards.
The New York Festivals Radio Broadcasting Awards recognize “The World’s Best Work” in radio broadcasting. Entries are judged by panels of radio experts for their production values, organization, presentation of information, creativity and [...]
BOONE—Production projects by students majoring in electronic media and broadcasting at Appalachian State University are showcased on the Internet, giving others the opportunity to view or hear their work.
“For years, we have been getting really great work from the students in the audio and video production classes, but it has been difficult for anyone outside [...]
BOONE—The Appalachian Regional Development Institute at Appalachian State University will hold its 8th Annual ARDI Leadership Summit Monday, Aug. 11.
The theme for this year’s summit is “Accelerating Our Economy: Tapping Creative Assets.” The program begins with registration at 8 a.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center on campus.
Registration is $65. For a copy [...]
BOONE— Spending by Appalachian State University, its employees and students, and visitors to campus had a $506 million total economic impact on the region in the 2006-07 fiscal year, according to a report compiled by the Center for Economic Research and Policy Analysis housed in Appalachian’s Walker College of Business.
Economics professors Todd L. Cherry, Michael [...]
BOONE—Employees with Southern Energy Management have installed a four kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system near Raley Hall on the Appalachian State University campus. The system will convert solar energy into approximately 5,250 kilowatt hours of electricity each year – about enough energy to power an energy-efficient home.
Appalachian State University alumni and employees of Southern Energy Management [...]
BOONE—Lauren Hunter has found a niche that combines her interests in biology, viticulture and geographic information systems technology.
Lauren Hunter used information collected by geosensors to research differences in soil temperature and moisture in a local vineyard. Use of such sensors could help mountain and steep slope vineyard owners better manage irrigation and fungicide application to [...]
BOONE—Appalachian State University has been voted the best school/place to learn in the Blue Ridge by readers of Blue Ridge Country magazine.
Every five years readers of the magazine vote on their favorite places to eat, hike, camp, bike and engage in other outdoor activities. The “Best of the Blue Ridge” section in the magazine’s [...]
BOONE—For years, racing fans joked that the “N” in NASCAR meant nepotism. That was because of the many family connections that permeated the racing industry. For example, almost one third of drivers racing in NASCAR events in 2005 had a family connection.
But it’s winning, not family ties that determine longevity in the sport, according to [...]
BOONE—Bill Alexander, landscape and forest historian for the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, will present a program on the botanical history of the Biltmore gardens July 17 at Appalachian State University.
The program begins at 3:30 p.m. in room 114 Belk Library and Information Commons. The event is free; however seating is limited to 125.
In addition, [...]
BOONE—Natalie Best has been named assistant director of International Student and Scholar Services in Appalachian State University’s Office of International Education and Development (OIED).
“Ms. Best brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to this position and will continue to build on the good work done by Tim Zacher,” said Dr. Jesse Lutabingwa, associate [...]
BOONE—Appalachian State University’s student-run radio station WASU FM has received a 2008 Finalist Certificate in the New York Festivals Radio Broadcasting Awards.
The New York Festivals Radio Broadcasting Awards recognize “The World’s Best Work” in radio broadcasting. Entries are judged by panels of radio experts for their production values, organization, presentation of information, creativity and [...]
BOONE—Production projects by students majoring in electronic media and broadcasting at Appalachian State University are showcased on the Internet, giving others the opportunity to view or hear their work.
“For years, we have been getting really great work from the students in the audio and video production classes, but it has been difficult for anyone outside [...]
BOONE—The Appalachian Regional Development Institute at Appalachian State University will hold its 8th Annual ARDI Leadership Summit Monday, Aug. 11.
The theme for this year’s summit is “Accelerating Our Economy: Tapping Creative Assets.” The program begins with registration at 8 a.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center on campus.
Registration is $65. For a copy [...]
Appalachian State University is a public university located in Boone, North Carolina and the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system. Appalachian (pronounced app-uh-LATCH-un) State is sometimes referred to as AppState, ASU, or simply App. The university has been ranked among the top 15 Southern "Masters Universities" since the U.S. News and World Report's America's Best Colleges Guide began publication in 1986. In 2001, Appalachian was recognized by TIME Magazine as a College of the Year.
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