BOONE—Kevin Howell, associate professor in the Thomas W. Reese Center for Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology in Appalachian State University’s Department of Technology, has been elected to a three-year term as Region 2 director for Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT), the international honor society for technology professionals.  His term of office begins July 1. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University students in the Department of Technology will compete in the Sixth Annual Chair Design Competition Thursday, April 30, at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. [more]

BOONE—Three Appalachian State University alumni and a member of the university’s Board of Trustees have been honored by the Appalachian Alumni Association for their contributions to the university and accomplishments in their professions. [more]

MEISA and Split Rail Records presents MEISA Music Fest ’09 live at Geno’s, May 1. The festival begins at 7 p.m. Bands performing are Major Magick, BPL, The Groovenauts and Doc Aquatic.  Admission is $5, which will be used to fund CD projects and support student travel to music business conferences. [more]

BOONE – Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance presents the week-long camp Cre8tive Drama June 29- July 2. The camp is coordinated by Gordon Hensley, an assistant professor and coordinator of theater education in the department. [more]

BOONE—Jim Archibald of Wilkesboro has been inducted as president of Appalachian State University’s Alumni Council for 2009-10. [more]

BOONE—Cadets from Appalachian State University competed in the 2nd Annual Mountain Man March held in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and earned top honors. [more]

BOONE—Members of the Greek Community and Delta Zeta Sorority at Appalachian State University have contributed more than $14,000 to the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic located in University Hall. [more]

BOONE—The BFA Senior Studio Exhibition: Spring 2009 will be on display in Appalachian State University’s Catherine Smith Gallery April 30-May 8. The gallery is located in Farthing Auditorium. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 828-262-7338. A reception for the artists will be held May 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the gallery. [more]