By Jane Nicholson, Appalachian State University

Teresea Hopkins, Clemson University

BOONE—Appalachian State University and Clemson University are partnering in research, development, and implementation studies related to 3-D virtual worlds through the newly established Carolinas Virtual World Consortium. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University student Kara Brown from Charlotte has received the N.C. Campus Compact Community Impact Student Award. The award was presented at the annual N.C. Campus Compact Student Conference held at East Carolina University. [more]

BOONE—Venturing beyond the usual museum sightseeing, members of Appalachian State University’s lifelong learning program, the Institute for Senior Scholars, recently studied the political side of Washington, D.C. [more]

BOONE—The first college chapter of FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway has been established at Appalachian State University. The chapter is recruiting members who love the parkway and are willing to volunteer their time to help with projects organized by the National Park Service. [more]

BOONE—The final round of the Concerto-Aria Competition in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will be held Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Anne Pope, federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, visited Appalachian State University to review progress of two ARC-funded projects housed on campus: The Appalachian Enterprise Center and The Western North Carolina Network for Access and Success (WNCNAS). [more]

BOONE—A performance featuring student brass musicians will be presented Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.

Included on the program are “Four Movements for Five Brass” by Collier Jones, “Greensleeves” arranged by David Uber and “Quintet for Brass, No. 1″ by Victor Ewald.

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BOONE—Three works for orchestra will be performed Dec. 2 by the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra at Appalachian State University. The free performance begins at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE—The Appalachian Wind Ensemble and Appalachian Concert Band will perform Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. The concert also will be webcast at http://www.music.appstate.edu/webcast.html. [more]