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Conference at Appalachian focuses on world history and economics

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BOONE—Dr. Peter Lindert will be the keynote speaker for the World History and Economics Conference April 26 at Appalachian State University’s Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.

April 26 concert features Appalachian’s Wind Ensemble and Alumni Concert Band

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BOONE—Four well-known and respected band directors return to Appalacian State University Saturday, April 26, for a performance by the Appalachian Alumni Concert Band.

Music festival Aug. 23 promotes renewable energy

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BOONE—Appalachian State University business majors Jimmy Hunt and Nick Barringer have organized a music festival to be held in Boone to raise awareness about renewable energy.
The festival, called Music on the Mountain, will be held Aug. 23 at the old High Country Fairgrounds at 748 Roby Green Road off old Hwy 421 in Watauga County. [...]

5K fundraiser held April 19 at Boone Greenway

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BOONE—The 3rd Annual Tom Moore 5K Run/Walk will take place April 19 at the Boone Greenway. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20.  In addition, a one-mile fun run for children 12 and under will begin at 8:45 a.m. Registration is $1.

Conference at Appalachian focuses on world history and economics

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BOONE—Dr. Peter Lindert will be the keynote speaker for the World History and Economics Conference April 26 at Appalachian State University’s Broyhill Inn and Conference Center.

WNC region’s economic activity remains mixed

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BOONE—Western North Carolina’s economy grew 0.5 percent in February, despite a lack of accompanying job growth. According to data in the Western North Carolina Economic Index compiled at Appalachian State University, the economy grew for two consecutive months – the first time back-to-back growth has occurred since 2007 – but job growth remains flat.

Race in the criminal justice system discussed April 18

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A panel discussion on race in the criminal justice system will be held Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in Room 027 Belk Library and Information Commons.

Mountaineer season football tickets available for faculty and staff

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BOONE—Appalachian State University faculty and staff have the opportunity to purchase 2008 Mountaineer football season tickets at a reduced rate for their personal use.

Music for horn presented April 28

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BOONE—Students in the horn studio in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present “An Evening of Music for the Horn” April 28 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.

Gospel Choir performs April 27 at Appalachian

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BOONE—Appalachian State University Gospel Choir will perform Sunday, April 27, at
6 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium.  Admission is free.

Appalachian Treble Choir performs April 27

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BOONE—Appalachian Treble Choir performs April 27 with special guests Treble Attraction, a nine-voice vocal ensemble, and student saxophone quartets.

April 20 recital features clarinetist Catherine Wood

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BOONE—Clarinetist Catherine Wood presents a faculty recital April 20 at Appalachian State University. Her performance begins at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.

Appalachian’s Alicia Chandler and Fletus Poston receive awards from N.C. Association of Residence Halls

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BOONE—Appalachian State University staff member Alicia Chandler and student Fletus Poston have received awards from the N.C. Association of Residence Halls (NCARH).

Appalachian’s top student employee honored

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Mary Grace Loftin has received Appalachian State University’s Student Employee of the Year Scholarship, which is presented annually by the Office of Student Development. Loftin will receive a $1,000 scholarship for 2008-09 academic year.

Appalachian State University co-hosts international hydrail conference in Spain

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BOONE – The Appalachian State University Energy Center will co-host the Fourth International Hydrail Conference June 9 in Valencia, Spain.
The conference, also hosted by NTDA Energia, will showcase projects applying hydrogen and fuel cell technology to railways and examine scenarios for integrating these technologies into existing transport systems and other factors related to the energy [...]

About Appalachian State

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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