BOONE— Each year more than 32,000 people die by suicide, and every one of them leaves behind loved ones and friends.  Appalachian State University joins the 11th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day Nov. 21 for an event to offer healing, support and empowerment. [more]

BOONE—The holiday season is celebrated Friday, Dec. 4, with the annual holiday scholarship concert presented by Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music. [more]

BOONE—Belk Library and Information Commons at Appalachian State University will host a reception Tuesday, Nov. 24, for the campus and community in celebration of the Watauga County Historical Society’s recently published book “The Architectural History of Watauga County, North Carolina.” [more]

BOONE—The Hayes String Quartet from Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will perform Nov. 23 at 6:15 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Recital Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—The works of student composers in Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music will be performed Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—Finalists in the Hayes School of Music concerto-aria competition will perform Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall at Appalachian State University. Admission is free. [more]

BOONE—The Appalachian State University Opera Theatre will perform “Amahl and the Night Visitors” Nov. 19-22 in Broyhill Music Center’s Rosen Concert Hall. Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 19-21 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 22. [more]

BOONE—Campus and community members joined to honor those past and present who have served their country through military service.

Retired Lt. Col. Ron Branch was guest speaker at an observance held at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE – Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. To help prevent suicide, Appalachian State University will present “Ask a Question, Save a Life” Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 11:30-1 p.m. in the Linville Falls Room of Plemmons Student Union.

The presentation is sponsored by the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services.