Appalachian State

BOONE—Kevin Howell, associate professor in the Thomas W. Reese Center for Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology in Appalachian State University’s Department of Technology, has been elected to a three-year term as Region 2 director for Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT), the international honor society for technology professionals.  His term of office begins July 1.
“Kevin’s past experiences [...]

BOONE—Appalachian State University students in the Department of Technology will compete in the Sixth Annual Chair Design Competition Thursday, April 30, at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.
The competition, coordinated by the Department of Technology, is a semester-long project that teaches students design concepts, human factors and construction techniques in context to the chair form. [...]

BOONE—Three Appalachian State University alumni and a member of the university’s Board of Trustees have been honored by the Appalachian Alumni Association for their contributions to the university and accomplishments in their professions.
The awards were presented April 25 during a banquet at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center on campus.
The Outstanding Service Award was presented [...]

MEISA and Split Rail Records presents MEISA Music Fest ’09 live at Geno’s, May 1. The festival begins at 7 p.m. Bands performing are Major Magick, BPL, The Groovenauts and Doc Aquatic.  Admission is $5, which will be used to fund CD projects and support student travel to music business conferences.
Between sets DJ “Lights Out” [...]

BOONE – Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the week-long camp Cre8tive Drama June 29- July 2. The camp is coordinated by Gordon Hensley, an assistant professor and coordinator of theater education in the department.
Cre8tive Drama creates a safe environment to enhance language practice, develop creative thinking, explore different cultures, and gives [...]

BOONE—Jim Archibald of Wilkesboro has been inducted as president of Appalachian State University’s Alumni Council for 2009-10.
Archibald graduated from Appalachian in 1986 with a B.S.B.A. degree in marketing and management.
A native of Statesville, Archibald is vice president of global sales and marketing development
with Gardner Glass Products in North Wilkesboro.
As president of the alumni council, Archibald [...]

BOONE—Cadets from Appalachian State University competed in the 2nd Annual Mountain Man March held in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and earned top honors.
Joseph Beckman placed third among the 215 individuals participating in the 26.2-mile ruck march with a time of six hours and 34 minutes. A five-cadet team from Appalachian finished fourth among the 33 teams in [...]

BOONE—Members of the Greek Community and Delta Zeta Sorority at Appalachian State University have contributed more than $14,000 to the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic located in University Hall.
The donation will be used to purchase playground equipment for the clinic’s Preschool Language and Communication Classroom.

Fundraising efforts by Greek organizations [...]

BOONE—The BFA Senior Studio Exhibition: Spring 2009 will be on display in Appalachian State University’s J. Smith Gallery April 30-May 8. The gallery is located in Farthing Auditorium. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 828-262-7338. A reception for the artists will be held May 8 from 5:30 to [...]

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) has received a Leadership in Sustainability Award from the State Energy Office of North Carolina.
The award was presented at the 6th Annual North Carolina Sustainable Energy Conference. It recognizes programs, businesses and/or individuals who have demonstrated the greatest impact in renewable energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, economic [...]

BOONE—Appalachian State University officials are monitoring the swine influenza outbreak that began in Mexico and has spread to other countries, including the United States.
Five individuals associated with the university who recently returned from Mexico have been advised to contact Student Health Services on campus or the Appalachian District Health Department, if they begin exhibiting flu-like [...]

BOONE – On Appalachian State University’s cable television program, “Appalachian Perspective,” (see video clip) Appalachian’s Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock talks with UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp about the current state of the university including the current economic challenges facing all UNC system campuses and Chapel Hill’s recent national basketball championship win. 
Thorp speaks on [...]

BOONE—Cathy McKinney, a professor in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music, has received a UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. McKinney and recipients from 16 other institutions in the UNC System will each receive a commemorative bronze medallion and a $7,500 cash prize.
McKinney, who joined the Appalachian faculty in 1997, [...]

BOONE—Dr. Sally Atkins, a professor of human development and psychological counseling at Appalachian State University, has received the Samuel T. Gladding Inspiration and Motivation Award from the Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC). ACC is a division of the American Counseling Association.
The award recognizes an individual whose example, encouragement and inclusive practice inspire and motivate [...]

BOONE — The Center for Appalachian Studies will present “An Appalachian Evening,” a concert to raise money for scholarships, on Thursday, April 30, on the Appalachian State University campus.
The concert will be held in I.G. Greer Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students. “An Appalachian Evening” will honor [...]