BOONE—Nine Appalachian State University students traveled to Puerto Rico Nov. 6-10 to attend the AIESEC National Conference and participate in networking activities. AIESEC is a global student organization that promotes cultural understanding while building student leadership skills. [more]

BOONE—Brass ensembles from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will present a free concert Dec. 1. The program begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. [more]

BOONE—The Hayes School of Music’s Treble Choir performs Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Shay Jolly, residence director of Eggers Hall at Appalachian State University, has received the North Carolina College Personnel Association’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award. [more]

BOONE—Today’s school students have never known a world without technology. From surfing the ’Net to playing virtual world simulations, they turn to computers and the Internet for recreational, social and educational activities. [more]

BOONE—There really were no losers in this competition. Students in health and nutrition courses at Appalachian State University and Western Carolina University participated in a food drive known as the Western/Appalachian Food Fight. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University has received $500,000 from the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund and $300,000 from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to continue restoration of Boone Creek that runs through part of campus. [more]

BOONE—Dr. Clyde Robbins, director of design and construction at Appalachian State University, has received the President’s Council Award from the North Carolina chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NCASLA). [more]

BOONE—The Appalachian Concert Band presents “Marches, Songs and Dances” Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]