More than 80 school systems visited campus to recruit new teachers during Appalachian’s education fair sponsored by the university’s Career Development Center. About 350 students talked with superintendents and other representatives about jobs after graduation, including senior elementary education major Holly Heavner, left photo. “I met with representatives from not only North Carolina but Virginia and Tennessee. All of them are eager for me to fill out applications. It is great to feel wanted coming straight out of college,” said Heavner, who is student teaching at Watauga County’s Green Valley Elementary School this semester. Right, music education major Milton Williams fills out an application with the Alamance-Burlington School System. (Photos by university photographer Marie Freeman)

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Amy Cole, her sister Sara Cole, and Sarah Leggett look closely at painted T-shirts hung on Sanford Mall during the annual Clothesline Project sponsored by the campus chapter of the National Organization for Women. According to Eva Hyatt, the chapter’s faculty representative, the purpose of the project is to raise awareness of sexual assault by encouraging all those opposed to violence upon women to speak out. (Photo by Marie Freeman, University Photographer)

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Students in Appalachian State University’s Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology (GAIT) program learned about career options from some of the leading national printers in the industry at a career fair held on campus. Junior GAIT major Jessie Harris from Aurora, Colo., chats with Tammy Wyatt from NAPCO, a paper packaging printer in Sparta. NAPCO (National Advertising and Promotion Company) produces point-of-purchase displays, binders, albums, puzzle board and other fabricated paper products. NAPCO is owned by Rocky Proffit, a 1977 graduate of Appalachian. More than 35 students interviewed for jobs and internships during the fair, which brought more than 25 organizations to campus. (Photo by Marie Freeman, University Photographer)

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Provost Stan Aeschleman, right, presents Dr. Alan Singer with a plaque honoring him for the publication of his book “Integrating Strategy & Ethics: Selected Works of Alan E. Singer Business Ethics & Strategy Vol. 1 & Vol. 11.” Singer, a professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Management, joined 53 other Appalachian faculty members who published books or completed similar major creative accomplishments during the past year. They were honored at a reception hosted by the Richard T. Barker Friends of the University Library.

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Jordyne Krumroy, a sophomore sociology major, explores the world outside Rankin Science building with her new camera. With two days left before Spring Break and warming temperatures, Appalachian State University students poured onto Sanford Mall and other green spaces on campus. (Photo by Marie Freeman, university photographer)

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Appalachian State University student David Barry juggles a few snowballs as he walks to class on Wednesday afternoon. (Photo by Marie Freeman, university photographer)

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Appalachian State University student Liz Stowe helps fill bags of groceries to be distributed through the non-profit organization Shelter Rock to impoverished people living in Appalachia. Stowe joined more than 70 Appalachian students who volunteered in the 3rd annual Leigh Lane Edwards Service Day on Sunday at Shelter Rock’s outreach ministry warehouse in Foscoe. Organized through the ACT office, student volunteers helped fill bags with groceries, sorted clothing and moved boxes. Edwards was an Appalachian student who died suddenly in December 2005. She was a public relations major who was an avid volunteer and believer in community service work. (Photo by Marie Freeman, university photographer)

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The 10th annual Polar Plunge at Appalachian State University on Thursday raised more than $9,600 to benefit Watauga County Special Olympics. A total of 202 plungers participated. All of the money raised will remain in Watauga County to support local athletes. Prizes were awarded to the most extreme costume for male and female jumpers, as well as to the top fund raising group and individual.

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Chris Wilson, a junior risk management and insurance major, speaks with Darnell Simmons, a State Auto Insurance representative, during the annual Risk Management and Insurance job fair Tuesday in Raley Hall. More than 20 companies across the region were on hand to answer students’ questions. (Photo by Marie Freeman, university photographer)

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