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A new family of wines developed by Appalachian State University students and faculty has an award-winning look, with labels designed and printed by students in the graphic communications management program. The pictured labels won second place in the 2021 Phoenix Challenge — a college competition between graphic communications students across North America. Photo submitted

App State students design and produce award-winning wine labels — cheers!
Aug 3, 2021

A new family of wines developed by Appalachian State University students and faculty has an award-winning look, with labels designed and printed by students in the graphic communications management (GCM) program...

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Headshot of Clarinda Ross, Los Angeles-based writer and a professional actor. Photo Submitted.

A Storytelling Tribute in Honor of Charlotte Ross, “The Legend Lady”
Jun 17, 2021

Local organizations partner to remember two Appalachian faculty and support student scholarships College News, Events, Arts & Cultural
Department of English’s Dr. Clarice Moran, assistant professor of English education. Photo submitted.
STARTALK — a project funded by the National Security Agency and administered by the National Foreign Language Center — to host the Chinese immersion program (virtually this year) by Appalachian State University from July 12 - July 30, 2021. Graphic for STARTALK.

STARTALK — an immersion in Chinese language and culture for high school students
May 18, 2021

High school students have the opportunity to embark on a virtual journey to Beijing and learn about Chinese language and culture through Appalachian State University’s STARTALK Program.

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Jesse Barber, an Appalachian State University senior from Sawmills, is pursuing a self-designed B.A. in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in documentary studies in Appalachia and a minor in sustainable development. Photo by Mike Belleme

Mountaineer photographer Jesse Barber focuses on storytelling
May 12, 2021

World traveler, writer, photographer, volunteer and passionate environmentalist — at 28, Jesse Barber is just getting started.

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The members of Cornbread and Tortillas. Photo submitted

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.

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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.

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Dr. Gayatri Gopinath, professor and director of the Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality at New York University. Photo submitted.
Dr. Katherine Ledford

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.

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Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies Yom HaShoah poster for virtual event

App State marks Yom HaShoah with readings and ceremony
Mar 24, 2021

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Virtual event

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