Archive for September, 2011
BOONE— Professor Jeremy Black of the University of Exeter will speak on “War, Technology, and the Rise of the West 1450-2050 Reconsidered” Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in Room 114 Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University. [more]
Posted in Events, General, History, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE—The Appalachian Wind Ensemble will perform Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [more]
Posted in Events, General, Music, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE – Thanks to students and alumni blood donors, Appalachian State University set a new state record Sept. 28 for the most blood collected in a single day: 1,255 pints at Holmes Convocation Center. [more]
Posted in General, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE –Appalachian State University and Google are co-sponsoring the first-ever Western North Carolina Gravity Games Soapbox Race in downtown Lenoir on Saturday, Nov. 19. [more]
Posted in Events, General, Research, Technology, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE—The High Country Gardening Series at Appalachian State University presents “Enchanting Succulent Plants From South Africa and the Island of Madagascar” on Saturday, Oct. 15. [more]
Posted in Biology, Events, General, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE—Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 11:55 a.m. Tests are normally conducted on the first Wednesday of the month. [more]
Posted in Events, General, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Department of Geography and Planning is partnering with the University of Georgia and Virginia Tech to help improve educational outreach related to natural resources. [more]
Posted in General, Geography, Research, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE — Mysterious events are happening in the town of Ware, Ill. – is the whole town hexed? “Mother Hicks,” produced by the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance, is a powerful tale brought to life at the state-of-the-art Valborg Theatre. Performances are Oct. 5-8 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 9. Ticket prices begin at $6 for students. For more information, click on www.theatre.appstate.edu, or call the box office at 828-262-3063. [more]
Posted in Events, General, Theatre & Dance, Today | Thursday, September 29th, 2011
BOONE – Students and local alumni of Appalachian State University are encouraged to donate blood to the American Red Cross Sept. 28 at the 5th Annual ASU 1,000 Pint Homecoming Blood Drive from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Holmes Convocation Center. To register, visit specialevents.appstate.edu. [more]
Posted in Events, Today | Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
BOONE — Mysterious events are happening in the town of Ware, Ill. – is the whole town hexed? “Mother Hicks,” produced by the Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance, is a powerful tale brought to life at the state-of-the-art Valborg Theatre. Performances are Oct. 5-8 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 9. Ticket prices begin at $6 for students. For more information, click on www.theatre.appstate.edu, or call the box office at 828-262-3063. 