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	<title>Appalachian State University News &#187; Freshmen</title>
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		<title>Freshmen arrive at Appalachian Aug. 17</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2012/08/14/freshmen-arrive/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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BOONE—More than 3,000 freshmen will arrive at Appalachian State University Friday, Aug. 17, for the 2012-13 academic year.  Traffic in town may be more congested at times as a result.
Each year, move-in day is marked with excitement and anticipation as freshmen begin their college career.  (Appalachian photo by Marie Freeman)
The new students will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gonzalez receives Durham Freshman Advocate Award</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2012/05/03/gonzalez-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 20:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
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BOONE—Joseph J. Gonzalez&#8217;s education didn&#8217;t end when he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. The assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies said he knew very little about freshmen until he was given the opportunity to teach, engage and nurture first-year students at Appalachian State University.
Joseph J. Gonzalez, right, is the 2012 recipient of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bestseller “Farm City” selected for Appalachian’s summer reading program</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2012/02/01/%e2%80%9cfarm-city%e2%80%9d-summer-reading-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
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BOONE—“Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer” has been selected for Appalachian State University’s Summer Reading Program for 2012.
The book chronicles journalist and author Novella Carpenter’s experience “farming” in downtown Oakland, Calif. Incoming freshmen at Appalachian will be encouraged to read the book as part of their orientation to the academic life of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freshmen to arrive Aug. 19 at Appalachian</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2011/08/17/freshmen-to-arrive-aug-19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Appalachian State University will be putting out an extra-large welcome mat for members of the freshman class of 2015 who are expected to begin moving into residence halls on Friday, Aug. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. The university expects between 2,941 to 2,965 freshmen to begin their college careers later this month, according to university [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bryan, Carter, Isaacs and Roncali receive staff awards from Appalachian</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/10/07/staff-awards-from-appalachian/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE&#8211;Jim Bryan, Joe Carter, Kathy Isaacs and Necole Roncali are the 2010 recipients of the Appalachian State University Staff Award.
The annual award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the life of the university.


Pictured from left are Appalachian State University Staff Award winners Jim Bryan, Necole Roncali, Kathy Isaacs and Joe Carter.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freshman Showcase presented Oct. 13-16</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/10/05/freshman-showcase-presented-oct-13-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE – Appalachian State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents its annual Freshman Showcase Oct. 13-16 in the I.G. Greer Studio Theatre on Appalachian’s campus. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 13-15, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for faculty and staff, and $6 for students and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“Mudbound” author Hillary Jordan to speak at Appalachian’s Convocation Sept. 16</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/09/09/%e2%80%9cmudbound%e2%80%9d-author-hillary-jordan-to-speak-at-appalachian%e2%80%99s-convocation-sept-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Hillary Jordan, author of the book “Mudbound,” will speak at Appalachian State University’s convocation Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. “Mudbound” was the 2010 selection for the university’s Summer Reading Program.
A panel discussion about the book will begin at 2 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Blue Ridge Ballroom.
In addition to her [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appalachian freshmen move in with help from hundreds of volunteers</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/08/23/appalachian-freshmen-move-in-with-help-from-hundreds-of-volunteers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Hundreds of student, faculty, staff, parent and alumni volunteers made move-in day a little less stressful for more than 2,800 freshmen who arrived on campus Aug. 20.

Hundreds of volunteers carried student possessions into residence hall rooms during move-in day at Appalachian State University. More than 2,800 freshmen arrived on campus Aug. 20. Classes begin Aug. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alumni memorial scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen at Appalachian</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/04/26/alumni-memorial-scholarships/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Six incoming freshmen at Appalachian State University have each been awarded an Alumni Memorial Scholarship.
The endowed scholarship is awarded annually to incoming freshmen who are children of Appalachian graduates.
The screening process is highly competitive and awards are based on high school academic success, SAT or ACT scores, participation in high school and community activities, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Work begins to access goals and learning objectives of Appalachian’s General Education curriculum</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/03/22/general-education-curriculum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Appalachian State University’s new General Education curriculum was implemented in fall 2009. The next step is to begin accessing how the goals and learning objectives of the new curriculum are being met.
Nearly 30 faculty members from a variety of academic disciplines on campus attended a General Education assessment workshop recently to work together in developing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“Mudbound” selected for Appalachian’s 2010 Summer Reading Program</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2010/01/13/%e2%80%9cmudbound%e2%80%9d-2010-summer-reading-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—“Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan has been selected for the 2010 Summer Reading Program at Appalachian State University.
The book will be provided to all incoming freshmen at Appalachian and Jordan will speak to members of the campus community and others during Convocation Sept. 16 in the Holmes Center on campus.
“Appalachian’s Summer Reading Program provides an important [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gonzalez named coordinator of First Year Seminar Program</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2009/12/10/gonzalez-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:32:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Joseph Gonzalez has been named coordinator of the First Year Seminar Program at Appalachian State University effective Jan. 4, 2010. He replaces Lynn Moss Sanders who held the position for the past year.
Gonzalez is a visiting assistant professor in University College at Appalachian. He was director of the Living Learning Center at Appalachian and a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appalachian’s Office of General Education honors two faculty members with teaching awards</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2009/09/21/faculty-members-with-teaching-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—The Office of General Education at Appalachian State University recently honored two faculty members for their attention and dedication to first year students.
Jeff Goodman received the Rennie W. Brantz First Year Seminar Teaching Award and Dr. Paulette Marty received the Wayne D. Duncan Appalachian State University Faculty Enrichment and Teaching Fellowship.
Paulette Marty, left, and Jeff [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Former school teacher honors parents and supports future teachers with scholarship</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2009/07/28/future-teachers-scholarship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—A daughter’s love for her parents and an appreciation for the sacrifices they made to send their children to college has resulted in a scholarship for prospective teachers attending Appalachian State University.
The first recipients of the Bob and Thelma Alexander Scholarship will enroll this fall at Appalachian.
They are Stephanie Richardson from Ashe County, Seth Mull [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Incoming freshmen hone math skills in special summer program at Appalachian</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2009/07/28/special-summer-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—Aimee Messier had second thoughts about spending part of her summer in an academic camp for entering freshmen at Appalachian State University.
Now she is glad she did. Messier of Concord says the experience in the Appalachian Undergraduate Academy of Science’s summer bridge program has helped prepare her for her first year at Appalachian.

Incoming freshmen in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appalachian freshmen move to campus Aug. 21</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2009/07/22/freshmen-move-aug-21/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE—New student move-in day will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Appalachian State University. Officials expect to enroll 2,750 students in the freshman class.  
Volunteers are needed to help the new students move their belongings into campus residence halls. If you are interested in helping the incoming freshmen have a positive beginning to their Appalachian career, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Author and journalist tells students to face their challenges and reach for their dreams</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2008/09/08/jeannette-walls/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE&#8212;Readers of Jeannette Walls&#8217; memoir &#8220;The Glass Castle&#8221; know that when she was 5 years old, her father told her pick out a star from the night sky for her Christmas present.
She fondly remembers that experience. But, it&#8217;s the gift of being able to face challenges, learn from failure, and gain the belief that she [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Freshmen move to campus Aug. 22</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2008/07/16/freshmen-move-to-campus-aug-22/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:42:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE&#8212;More than 2,750 freshmen will move into their residence hall rooms at Appalachian State University on Friday, Aug. 22. Move-in activities will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. 
Students, faculty, staff, parents and community members who are interested in helping with move-in day activities can register online at www.housing.appstate.edu. Scroll to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appalachian hosts first Wayne County Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2007/11/26/scholarship-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 14:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE&#8212;High school students from Wayne County who each have received a scholarship to attend Appalachian State University recently participated in the university&#8217;s first Wayne County weekend.
Lawrence Richardson, Savalius Swain and Sierra Howell each have received a $20,000 Freshman Class Scholarship for Wayne County.
The scholarship, established in 1993, is awarded annually to the fourth grader from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Appalachian announces 2008 Summer Reading program selection</title>
		<link>http://www.news.appstate.edu/2007/11/20/summer-reading-3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOONE&#8212;&#8221;The Glass Castle&#8221; by Jeannette Walls has been selected for the 2008 Summer Reading Program at Appalachian State University, announced Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock.
In her memoir, Walls weaves an almost unbelievable account of her mother and father&#8217;s unorthodox approach to parenting, the family&#8217;s unconditional love for one another, and Walls&#8217;s and her siblings&#8217; ability to [...]]]></description>
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