South Arts grant supports virtual App State residency for Appalachian, Latino artists
Apr 19, 2021
Appalachian State University is bringing a cultural blend of Appalachian and Latino music, dance and theater to campus and the local community through a three-day, virtual Cornbread and Tortillas residency, April 20–22.
College News, Arts & Cultural, Events, Faculty & Staff
Peace and Genocide Club Presents lecture on Settler Colonialism in Appalachia
Apr 12, 2021
Settler Colonialism in Appalachia hosted by Dr. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
5 p.m.
College News, Events, Arts & Cultural
GWS presents Promiscuous Intimacies: The Art of Shahzia Sikander
Apr 9, 2021
Tuesday, April 20
4-5 p.m.
Dr. Katherine Ledford recognized with 2020 Clark Medallion Book Award
Mar 25, 2021
Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor in the University’s Appalachian studies program, received the 2020 Clark Medallion Book Award for her book titled “Writing Appalachia: An Anthology.” Ledford received this award alongside Dr.
College News, Awards & Honors, Arts & Cultural, Faculty & Staff
App State marks Yom HaShoah with readings and ceremony
Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Virtual event
College News, Events, Global Learning, Arts & Cultural
Freshman receives recognition in annual North Carolina Writers' Network Competition
Mar 11, 2021
Taylor Young, a freshman Watauga Residential College (WRC) student from Raleigh, was recently informed that her short fiction piece, titled “Remembrance,” was selected for an Honorable Mention in the Nor
College News, Awards & Honors, Students, Arts & Cultural
GWS hosts Disability, Eco(In)justice and Transnational Solidarities with Nirmala Erevelles
Mar 9, 2021
Thursday, March 18
4-5 p.m. EST
Register for the virtual event at https://forms.gle/WTvKmf4fd8BGMJKM8
CAS Zoomer - Contested Cuisines: Southern and Appalachian Foodways
Mar 5, 2021
In the midst of a global pandemic, the College of Arts and Sciences started a virtual zoom series to engage with Appalachian alumni and friends. We are continuing the series this spring with three sessions. These are free virtual events, open to the public.
College News, Events, Arts & Cultural, Alumni
Marian Coe, John Foster West and Marjorie Idol 2021 Scholarship Winners
Feb 18, 2021
Four students attending Appalachian State University, Zoe Benfield, senior from Statesville; Kaitlin Rous, junior from Clayton; Teagan Compton, senior from Clayton and Lyndsi Pointer, senior from Lenior, were awarded scholarships for the 2021 academic year after winning the fall scholarship...
College News, Awards & Honors, Students, Arts & Cultural
Giving back to the Community: One Student’s Idea to Brighten Lives
Feb 5, 2021
Residents at Appalachian Brian Estates assisted living facility are enjoying one student’s artistic skills right outside their windows.
College News, Students, Arts & Cultural, Outreach & Community Engagement