BOONE—Jack Betts, recently retired columnist from the Charlotte Observer, will speak at Appalachian State University Tuesday, Aug. 2. His presentation, sponsored by Belk Library and Information Commons, is at 3 p.m. in Room 421 in the library.  An informal reception will follow his talk. [more]

BOONE—Russian folktales, folksongs and crafts provided a fun foundation for students attending a two-week Russian language and culture institute at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s volunteer clearinghouse, Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT) is hosting a workshop for nonprofit agencies on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Blue Ridge Ballroom. [more]

In an effort to increase recycling rates and improve collection efficiency across campus, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Office, in collaboration with Building Services, has developed a pilot program to remove trash cans from the classrooms. Adequate recycling and trash collection containers will be placed throughout the hallways in each building for convenience. It will be the responsibility of the classroom occupant to take their recycling and trash and place it in the proper container in the hallway when they leave. [more]

Area residents are invited to tour Mountaineer Hall, Appalachian State University’s new residence Hall, Aug. 2 from 1-4 p.m. The open house is hosted by University Housing. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University Department of English lecturer Leigh Ann Henion’s narrative nonfiction book – which focuses on 10 wonder-evoking natural phenomena and the science and mythology that attempt to explain them – has been acquired on proposal by The Penguin Press. The book explores Venezuela’s Catatumbo lightning, the North American monarch butterfly migration to Mexico, Puerto Rico’s brightest bioluminescent bay, and a variety of other phenomena that span the globe. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 11:55 a.m. Tests are typically conducted on the first Wednesday of the month. For more information about the warning system, visit http://epo.appstate.edu/siren-warning-system.

BOONE—When students at Appalachian State University are injured playing intramural sports, or participating in recreational activities such as skiing and snowboarding, they often turn to Chuck Kimmel for help. [more]

BOONE – The Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Second Annual Front of The Curtain Festival Aug. 9-13 at 7:30 p.m. in Valborg Theatre on the Appalachian State University campus. The festival provides an opportunity for artists who are faculty members, students, members of the community and alumni to work and perform together for the High Country. [more]