Appalachian State

BOONE—Nine Appalachian State University students traveled to Puerto Rico Nov. 6-10 to attend the AIESEC National Conference and participate in networking activities. AIESEC is a global student organization that promotes cultural understanding while building student leadership skills.
The Appalachian students stayed in the homes of Puerto Rican students during part of their trip.
The conference focused on [...]

BOONE—Brass ensembles from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present a free concert Dec. 1. The program begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall.
The Horn Choir, directed by Karen L. Robertson, will perform the overture from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Orlando di Lasso’s “Echo Song” and Gracian Baban’s “Voce [...]

BOONE—The Hayes School of Music’s Treble Choir performs Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.
The all-woman ensemble is directed by Priscilla Porterfield. The accompanist is Hannah Price.
The program includes “The Poet Sings” by  Z. Randall Stroupe, “The Laughing Song” by Lloyd Pfautsch, “Alleluia” [...]

BOONE—Shay Jolly, residence director of Eggers Hall at Appalachian State University, has received the North Carolina College Personnel Association’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award. The award is presented to a graduate student who has made a contribution to a student affairs program, research or related activity that is considered above the expectations of a graduate student.
Jolly [...]

BOONE—Today’s school students have never known a world without technology. From surfing the ’Net to playing virtual world simulations, they turn to computers and the Internet for recreational, social and educational activities.
Educators at Appalachian State University plan to explore the ways middle school students engage in learning in a virtual world setting. They have received [...]

BOONE—There really were no losers in this competition. Students in health and nutrition courses at Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University participated in a food drive known as the Western/Appalachian Food Fight.
Students in the family and consumer science program at Appalachian State University participated in a food drive competition with their counterparts at [...]

BOONE—Appalachian State University has received $500,000 from the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund and $300,000 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to continue restoration of Boone Creek that runs through part of campus.
The funds along with an additional $200,000 from the university will be used to relocate a portion of the stream [...]

BOONE—Dr. Clyde Robbins, director of design and construction at Appalachian State University, has received the President’s Council Award from the North Carolina Association of Landscape Architects (NCASLA).
The award recognizes an NCASLA member for major contributions to the achievement of the profession of landscape architecture in North Carolina over a minimum period of five years.
Robbins came [...]

BOONE—The Appalachian Concert Band presents “Marches, Songs and Dances” Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.
Dr. John Stanley Ross is the music director and conductor.
The program opens with the rousing “The Gallant Seventh” by John Philip Sousa. The composition is considered one of Sousa’s best works. The [...]

BOONE—Appalachian Guitar Orchestra performs Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.
Dr. Douglas James is the director.
The guitar orchestra will perform selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a,” Antonio Manjon “Leyenda” with guitar soloist Jack Nugent, Archangelo “Christmas Concerto” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleighride.” Nugent [...]

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Department of Student Programs will host ACAPPELLAGEDDON 2008 Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Legends on campus. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 in advance and $6 at the door. The show will begin at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.
ACAPPELLAGEDDON will feature Orlando-based headliners Return 2 Zero. Additionally seven campus-based a [...]

Six Appalachian State University faculty members helped bring home a second-place trophy after competing in the North Carolina Adult State Cup soccer competition held in Asheville Nov. 14-16. Boone 40 United was one of eight teams competing in the men over 40 age group. This was the first time a team from Boone participated in [...]

BOONE—The Appalachian Center for Mountain Winegrowing at Appalachian State University has received a $9,500 grant from the North Carolina Wine and Grape Council (NCWGC) to study soil erosion control as it relates to steep slope vineyards.
This is the first grant awarded by the NCWGC that focuses on mountain winegrowing.
The Appalachian Center for Mountain Winegrowing [...]

BOONE—Appalachian State University has received $500,000 from the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund and $300,000 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to continue restoration of Boone Creek that runs through part of campus.
The funds along with an additional $200,000 from the university will be used to relocate a portion of the stream [...]

Appalachian State University sophomore Isaac Bryan travels to class on a snowy day by riding his mountain bike across campus. (Photo by University Photographer Marie Freeman)