BOONE—The recent suicides of Jamey Rodemeyer of Williamsville, N.Y., and Jamie Hubley of Ottawa, Canada, will be remembered during a community candlelight vigil Monday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. on Sanford Mall at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—One of the strongest advocates of Appalachian State University’s Solar Homestead project, N.C. Gov. Bev Perdue, made a stop in Boone Friday afternoon (Oct. 28) to recognize students and faculty for their participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011 international competition. [more]

BOONE—History professor Dr. Lynne Getz calls herself a memory keeper when she describes her work documenting the history of women pioneers who lived in the Four Corners area of Colorado and New Mexico during the 19^th and 20^th centuries. [more]

BOONE—Hagfish. That’s probably not the first marine species that comes to mind when thinking about deep-sea creatures, but Dr. Susan L. Edwards finds the bottom-dwelling fish fascinating, and uses their mysteries to excite students about science. [more]

BOONE – The National Association of Geoscience Teachers recently presented its highest geoscience teaching award, the Neil Miner Award, to Appalachian State University’s Marjorie J. McKinney and her late husband, Dr. F. Kenneth “Ken” McKinney, for exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the earth sciences. [more]

BOONE—Violinist Richard Luby will present a recital and lecture Nov. 6 at Appalachian State University on Bach’s works for solo violin. The program begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—The latest issue of the Appalachian Journal features articles ranging from sustainable sheep farming to fiction by Lee Smith. The journal is available from the University Bookstore at Appalachian State University, the journal’s office in Belk Library and Information Commons on campus, or online at www.appjournal.appstate.edu. [more]

BOONE—Novelist and memoirist Robert Goolrick will speak Thursday, Nov. 3, at Appalachian State University. His visit is part of the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series. [more]

BOONE—Pianist Rodney Reynerson will be featured during the Hayes School of Music’s Faculty Recital Series on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Reynerson is a professor of music at Appalachian State University. His recital begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall on campus. Admission is free. [more]