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Collection of Land Speculation Records Dating to 1775 Donated to Appalachian State University Library

BOONE–A vast collection of deeds, letters, survey plats and other materials dating to 1775 has the potential for rewriting the history of the southern Appalachian mountains, say southern historians. [more]

Posted in General | Friday, May 30th, 2003

Summer Craft Enrichment Program Begins in June

BOONE–The Michael R. Patricelli Craft Enrichment Program at Appalachian State University offers more than a dozen hands-on workshops beginning in June. [more]

Posted in Events, General | Monday, May 26th, 2003

Appalachian’s Department of Sociology and Social Work Will Oversee Foster Grandparents and Senior Companion Programs

052103seniors_dl.jpgBOONE–Appalachian State University’s Department of Sociology and Social Work has received a $620,000 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to assume sponsorship of two long established programs serving the elderly and children with special needs in a five-county area. [more]

Posted in General, Sociology | Wednesday, May 21st, 2003

“Appalachian Perspective” Features Piano Performance by Zen Buddhist Priest

BOONE– Tozan Hardison, a Zen Buddhist priest and former concert pianist, appears on the latest “Appalachian Perspective” cable television program of Appalachian State University. [more]

Posted in General | Monday, May 19th, 2003

Mark Estepp Named Dean of Appalachian’s College of Fine and Applied Arts

051603estepp_dl.jpgBOONE–J. Mark Estepp has been named dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Appalachian State University. [more]

Posted in Art, Awards, Honors and Promotions, General | Friday, May 16th, 2003

Cooper and Frank Elected to Appalachian’s Board of Trustees

BOONE–John E. Cooper Jr. of Boone and Hughlene Frank of Greensboro have been elected to four-year terms of office on Appalachian State University’s Board of Trustees beginning July 1. [more]

Posted in Awards, Honors and Promotions, General | Friday, May 16th, 2003

Williams to Appear on UNC-TV’s Black Issues Forum

BOONE–Harry Williams, associate vice chancellor for diversity at Appalachian State University, will appear on UNC-TV’s Black Issues Forum on Friday, May 23, for a roundtable discussion on affirmative action. [more]

Posted in General | Friday, May 16th, 2003

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