BOONE—Appalachian State University will test its campus-wide siren warning system Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 11:55 a.m. Tests are normally conducted on the first Wednesday of the month. The tone used for the monthly tests is not the same tone used for an actual emergency. Visit http://epo.appstate.edu/siren-warning-system to hear the alert tones.

Hudson Middle School and Caldwell Career Center Middle College win first place at inaugural competition

LENOIR – Donning jackets, hoodies and gloves, more than 200 spectators lined Church Street in downtown Lenoir to support competitors in the first-ever Western North Carolina Gravity Games Soapbox Races on Saturday, Nov. 19.  Google and Appalachian State University co-hosted the event in support of science, technology, engineering and math (known as STEM) programs in North Carolina schools. [more]

BOONE—Catch the infectious spirit and enjoy the rousing harmonies of the Appalachian State University Gospel Choir Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium on campus. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Throw a dart at a world map and chances are you will hit a country where Appalachian State University has had, currently has, or will have a study abroad program. [more]

Panel from National AIDS Quilt will be centerpiece of exhibit dedicated to HIV education; opening ceremony is Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Solarium at Plemmons Student Union

BOONE – The LGBT Center at Appalachian State University will host a weeklong exhibit for World AIDS Day from Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 in the Multicultural Center in Plemmons Student Union. [more]

BOONE—Franz Schubert’s major work for voice will be performed Dec. 6 by the Appalachian Chorale at Appalachian State University. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s Office of Multicultural Student Development presents the 26^th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration with “An Evening with Angela Davis” Tuesday, Jan. 24. The lecture will begin at 6 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium, followed by a 7:30 p.m. book signing and dessert reception. This event is free and open to the public. [more]

BOONE—The Appalachian Wind Ensemble presents its winter concert Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free.  Conductors are Dr. John Stanley Ross, George Naff and Donald Peach. [more]

BOONE—The varied sounds of the guitar are showcased during a performance by the Appalachian Guitar Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 4. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [more]