BOONE—Organist Dr. Joby Bell performs Bach, Bonnet, Franck and Duruflé Oct. 14 at Appalachian State University. The 8 p.m. recital will be in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—The Faculty Recital Series in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music presents An Evening with The Hayes String Trio & Friends Oct. 12. The recital begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Environmental activist Dr. Vandana Shiva will present the talk “Sustainability and the Global Food Crisis” Monday, Oct. 11, at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE–James Rogers, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, is the speaker for the fall Harlan E. Boyles Distinguished CEO Lecture at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—Anyone interested in owning their own business can learn from the experts at the 9th Annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit Oct. 8 at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—A $257,106 grant from the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program will fund a summer research program at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—An Oct. 10 performance by Hayes School of Music faculty and students will feature works written for wind instruments. The 2 p.m. performance at Appalachian State University will be in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—The Recreation Management Association at Appalachian State University is sponsoring a 5K run/walk Saturday, Oct. 9, prior to Homecoming. The race starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 9:15 a.m.  The route will circle campus and downtown Boone beginning and ending at the Holmes Convocation Center. [more]

BOONE—Individuals ages 60-85 are sought to participate in research at Appalachian State University related to emotion and autobiographical memory, the recall of events throughout one’s life. [more]