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Hispanic/Latino Symposium held April 19 at Appalachian

BOONE—¡Saludos! The first Hispanic/Latino Symposium “Building Connections” will be held April 19 at Appalachian State University.

12th annual Diversity Celebration held April 9

BOONE – Appalachian SDC_10th_Logo_Horizontal_high_resolution_NO_TEXT.jpgtate University’s 12th annual Diversity Celebration, featuring music, food and more, will be held April 9 in Plemmons Student Union from 3-9 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

Filmmaker Pankaj Rishi Kumar to screen two documentaries at Appalachian

BOONE—Indian filmmaker Pankaj Rishi Kumar will screen two of his documentaries at Appalachian State University. Kumar’s visit to campus and the screenings are sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and the Office of International Education and Development. A discussion will follow each film.

LGBT Center presents reading of “8” March 26

BOONE—The LGBT Center at Appalachian State University will present a reading of Dustin Lance Black’s new play “8” on Tuesday, March 26. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Parkway Ballroom. Admission is free.

Social Justice Week events held March 19-28

BOONE—Social Justice Week will be held at Appalachian State University March 19 – 28 featuring events addressing contemporary global issues such as human trafficking, drone use, LGBT rights, education, poverty and genocide.

Registration opens for People of the Planet Soccer Tournament

BOONE—The 7th Annual People of the Planet Soccer Tournament will be held Sunday, April 7, at the Watauga High School turf fields. The tournament will celebrate Appalachian State University and community cultural diversity, and is part of the annual Diversity Celebration held on campus. Admission is free.

Global Women’s Series begins March 5

BOONE—The inaugural Global Women’s Series focusing on women and the environment begins March 5 at Appalachian State University.

Local ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign part of global campaign to stop violence against women

BOONE—Events Feb 11-15 in Boone and at Appalachian State University are being held conjunction with the “One Billion Rising” campaign, a global effort to end violence against women and girls. The week’s activities will culminate with a flash mob rally and dance, and benefit dance on V-Day, Thursday, Feb. 14. All events are free and open to the public.

Annual I Have a Dream Week events announced

BOONE—The annual I Have A Dream Week will be celebrated Jan. 20-27 at Appalachian State University and in the Boone community.