The Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is a national juried competition presented annually by the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University. Made possible by the generosity of longtime arts supporters Martin and Doris Rosen, this competition continues a long-held tradition of showcasing the best of large-scale, contemporary American sculpture. Each year, 10 sculptures are selected for exhibition, and are sited in outdoor, public settings across campus. Since its establishment in 1987, the competition has become an integral part of An Appalachian Summer Festival, the university’s annual multi-arts celebration. The winner of the Rosen Award winner will be announced during the festival’s annual sculpture walk, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Farthing Auditorium’s Catherine Smith Gallery. (photos by Leila Pratt-Jackson)

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Catherine Durgin, a junior journalism major at Appalachian State University, helps young campers learn about wildlife in a National Park Service traveling exhibit. Durgin, from Statesville, is one of several camp counselors with Appalachian’s Camp UREC, a day camp for children in the 1st-8th grades. Operated by University Recreation, the camp provides children from the High Country a safe, instructional environment where they can explore a variety of fitness, sports and outdoor activities during the summer months. The camp also provides opportunities for university students to create, develop and implement camp activities. (photo by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Chris Lyall, a sophomore exercise science major from Ashe County, finds a quiet place to study in Plemmons Student Union on the first day of summer school classes at Appalachian State University. (photo by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Best friends forever, these College of Arts and Sciences graduates are ecstatic to complete their college degree and begin their next adventure: pursuing careers. They were among the approximately 1,700 students who graduated from Appalachian State University during ceremonies May 10 and 11. (photo by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Appalachian State University students Kayla Moose and Jeremy Bryan wait for friends at the statue of B.B. Dougherty, the university’s cofounder and first president. (Photo by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Brent Summerville adjusts a solar panel on a mobile alternative energy display during Earth Day festivities held on Appalachian State University’s Sanford Mall. The miniature home, a collaborative effort between the student organization Appalachian Regional Initiative for Sustainable Energy (ARISE) and Appalachian’s Department of Technology, features details for green construction, passive solar design and wind power. Summerville is project manager for the university wind research facility on Beech Mountain.

Luke Dubbelman sits on a shave horse and learns to use a draw knife for carving a wooden utensil under the guidance of Turtle Island Preserve intern Mark Kessler during Earth Day activities on Appalachian State University’s Sanford Mall.

(Photos by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Left, Charles King, a senior graphics design major from Franklin, competes in the kayak rolling competition in Appalachian State University’s 2nd annual Paddlefest in the campus Duck Pond near Rivers Street. Outdoor Programs sponsored the event. It featured friendly competitions for kayakers of all skill levels. Events included flat-water rodeo, boatercross, rolling competition, throw bag toss and other activities. (Photo by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Mary Grace Loftin has received Appalachian State University’s Student Employee of the Year Scholarship, which is presented annually by the Office of Student Development. Loftin will receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2008-09 academic year. [more]

Student Courtney Phillips-Brown, right, and Peggy Cerchione explain how a spinning wheel works to a young boy at Appalachian State University’s Diversity Celebration held Tuesday as part of the local community’s Unity Festival. At the same event, Das’ani Wade enjoys trying on the head of a Chinese dragon. More than 200 Appalachian students volunteered at the celebration. The Unity Festival is a free, family-oriented event held each year to raise awareness of diversity through music, storytelling, drama, dance and visual art. (Photos by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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