BOONE—The physical education program in the College of Health Sciences’ Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science at Appalachian State University will begin its physical education program for home schooled children Sept. 14 in Varsity Gym on campus. [more]

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BOONE—Appalachian State University is included in the G.I. Jobs 2011 list of Guide to Military Friendly Schools, which will be published in September. [more]

BOONE—Astronomers like Joe Pollock seldom peer through a telescope anymore when carrying out their research programs. They typically use computer-controlled telescopes to obtain images of celestial objects of interest, images that are then automatically downloaded, often while they sleep or work on other projects. [more]

BOONE—Ed Miller of Gastonia has been named general manager of New River Light and Power in Boone. He will begin his new job at the end of September. [more]

BOONE—Dr. Fred Whitt, founding dean of Appalachian State University’s new College of Health Sciences, called the Aug. 19 inaugural meeting of the college’s faculty and staff a significant milestone in the university’s history. [more]

BOONE—Hundreds of student, faculty, staff, parent and alumni volunteers made move-in day a little less stressful for more than 2,800 freshmen who arrived on campus Aug. 20. [more]

BOONE—Western North Carolina’s economic picture continues to be mixed. Economic activity in the 25-county region, as measured by the Western North Carolina Economic Index, fell 0.1 percent in June—the second consecutive monthly decline. [more]

BOONE—Personal, psychological, relationship and online safety is the focus of Safety Week, Sept. 7-10.

With the theme “Be Safe – On Campus, At Home, Online,” the week’s activities will focus on measures individuals can take to help improve their safety on campus, in the community and when online in chat rooms, on Facebook, Twitter or other social media sites. [more]

BOONE—Void, a collaborative installation by David Gordon with music by Austin Fowler, will be on view Aug. 23–Sept. 14 in Plemmons Student Union’s Looking Glass Gallery at Appalachian State University. A closing reception will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 7–8 p.m. in the gallery. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition is curated by Dianna Loughlin, curator for the Looking Glass Gallery. [more]