BOONE—Western North Carolina’s economy ended its roller coaster ride in 2009 with three consecutive months of growth.
The region’s economic activity, as measured by the Western North Carolina Economic Index, increased 1.0 percent in December 2009—the third consecutive monthly gain. The index, which tracks the level of economic activity in 25 Western North Carolina counties, increased [...]
BOONE—Fanfares, marches and symphonic works are showcased during a Feb. 18 concert at Appalachian State University. The Hayes School of Music’s Appalachian Symphonic Band and the Appalachian Wind Ensemble perform in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. The program begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
The Appalachian Symphonic Band is conducted by Dr. Scott C. [...]
BOONE—Kristan Cardinali, a residence hall director and graduate student at Appalachian State University, recently received the N.C. Housing Officers Graduate Student of the Year Award.
Cardinali is majoring in college student development.
A residence director in Coltrane Hall, Cardinali is known for her passion for students and her staff. She has worked with other graduate assistants to [...]
BOONE—Documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell’s work “The Electricity Fairy” will be showcased Feb. 19 at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art during Documentary Fortnight, 2010: MoMA’s International Festival of Nonfiction Film.
Hansell holds a joint appointment at Appalachian State University. He teaches in the Appalachian Studies program and co-directs University Documentary Services, a program that supports [...]
BOONE – Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Prelude to a Kiss” Feb. 24-28 at Valborg Theatre. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 28.
Tickets are $12 and $6. The box office is open weekdays from 2-5 p.m. and one hour prior to show time. [...]
BOONE—Lindsay Burnham, a residence hall director at Appalachian State University, has received the N.C. College Personnel Association’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Burnham supervises resident assistants in Bowie Hall. She is a graduate student in the Reich College of Education’s college student development program.
Resident directors at Appalachian are responsible for a residence hall, which includes providing counseling, [...]
BOONE – Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “we have a voice” by Lela Graham. The exhibition will be on view from Feb. 9 – March 2. A public reception will be held Friday, Feb. 26, from 7 – 8 p.m., also in Looking Glass Gallery. The exhibition is curated [...]
BOONE—The Center for Entrepreneurship at Appalachian State University will hold the annual Young Entrepreneurs Symposium (Y.E.S) Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 3-6 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.
The symposium features presentations and panel discussions by young entrepreneurs who have started businesses in e-commerce, music industries, social entrepreneurship and culinary arts.
The 2010 Student Entrepreneur of [...]
BOONE—Landscape historian Ethan Carr will be the keynote speaker at an April symposium at Appalachian State University celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The symposium, “Imagining the Blue Ridge Parkway for the 21st Century: History, Scenery, Conservation and Community,” will be held April 22-24 in Appalachian’s Plemmons Student Union.
Carr is an associate professor [...]
BOONE—Kristan Cardinali, a residence hall director and graduate student at Appalachian State University, recently received the N.C. Housing Officers Graduate Student of the Year Award.
Cardinali is majoring in college student development.
A residence director in Coltrane Hall, Cardinali is known for her passion for students and her staff. She has worked with other graduate assistants to [...]
BOONE—Documentary filmmaker Tom Hansell’s work “The Electricity Fairy” will be showcased Feb. 19 at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art during Documentary Fortnight, 2010: MoMA’s International Festival of Nonfiction Film.
Hansell holds a joint appointment at Appalachian State University. He teaches in the Appalachian Studies program and co-directs University Documentary Services, a program that supports [...]
BOONE – Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Prelude to a Kiss” Feb. 24-28 at Valborg Theatre. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 28.
Tickets are $12 and $6. The box office is open weekdays from 2-5 p.m. and one hour prior to show time. [...]
BOONE—Lindsay Burnham, a residence hall director at Appalachian State University, has received the N.C. College Personnel Association’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
Burnham supervises resident assistants in Bowie Hall. She is a graduate student in the Reich College of Education’s college student development program.
Resident directors at Appalachian are responsible for a residence hall, which includes providing counseling, [...]
BOONE – Looking Glass Gallery in Appalachian State University’s Plemmons Student Union presents “we have a voice” by Lela Graham. The exhibition will be on view from Feb. 9 – March 2. A public reception will be held Friday, Feb. 26, from 7 – 8 p.m., also in Looking Glass Gallery. The exhibition is curated [...]
BOONE—The Center for Entrepreneurship at Appalachian State University will hold the annual Young Entrepreneurs Symposium (Y.E.S) Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 3-6 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.
The symposium features presentations and panel discussions by young entrepreneurs who have started businesses in e-commerce, music industries, social entrepreneurship and culinary arts.
The 2010 Student Entrepreneur of [...]
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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