Appalachian State

Growth in coastal development challenges insurance industry and property owners

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:18:12 +0000

BOONE—Insurance companies, coastal residents and builders face growing challenges when it comes to insuring, owning or building property along the United States’ coastlines.
“The coastal issue is very challenging, because basically we have overbuilt in areas that in hindsight probably weren’t the best places to build,” said David Marlett, director of the Brantley Center and chair [...]

Appalachian Choral rehearsals begin Sept. 8

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:15:11 +0000

BOONE—The Appalachian Chorale celebrates its 33rd year and invites all interested singers to attend rehearsals and participate in any or all of three concerts scheduled for the 2008-09 season.
The chorale will perform Bach’s “Magnificat” and Buxtehude’s “Das neugeborne Kindelein (The Infant Jesus)” Dec. 9. The fourth annual “Messiah” sing-along will be held Dec. 14. The [...]

Summertime Work

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:40:34 +0000

Brad Thompson, a senior construction management and building science major from Wake Forest, hammers a stud in place on what will be a new restroom facility at Bass Lake near Blowing Rock. Thompson is a seasonal employee for the National Park Service. The restroom facility is a collaborative design and construction project between Appalachian [...]

Professorships awarded to Walker College of Business faculty

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:10:54 +0000

BOONE –Business professors Dick Crandall, Claudia Kelley, Lyle Schoenfeldt, Mike Dotson, Jim Westerman and Alan E. Singer have been awarded professorships in Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business.
Named in honor of significant benefactors to the college, each professorship recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding performance in instruction, scholarship, and service, while serving [...]

Freshmen move to campus Aug. 22

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:53:13 +0000

BOONE—More than 2,750 freshmen will move into their residence hall rooms at Appalachian State University on Friday, Aug. 22. Move-in activities will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m.
Students, faculty, staff, parents and community members who are interested in helping with move-in day activities can register online at www.housing.appstate.edu. Scroll to the [...]

Carey named vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:43:12 +0000

BOONE—Anthony G. Carey has been appointed to the new position of vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian State University. Carey will be responsible for overseeing all areas of faculty evaluation and development. He begins his new duties Aug. 1.
This position was created to facilitate the development of best practices in faculty evaluation, development, and [...]

Rosen Sculpture Walk

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:43:10 +0000

The Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is a national juried competition presented annually by the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University. Made possible by the generosity of longtime arts supporters Martin and Doris Rosen, this competition continues a long-held tradition of showcasing the best of large-scale, [...]

Economist studies family ties and winning records of NASCAR drivers

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:31:21 +0000

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 [...]

Lecture on Biltmore gardens’ botanical history presented July 17 Garden tour offered July 18

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:31:20 +0000

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, [...]

Natalie Best named assistant director of International Student and Scholar Services

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:31:20 +0000

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 [...]