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Marc Chagall (1887-1985), a Russian-born artist who spent most of his career in France (except when exiled to New York during the Holocaust). Chagall is best known for his paintings of Paris and for stained glass windows that adorn cathedrals around the world. This event will focus on his representations of shtetl (“little town”) life and the Jewish diaspora.

January 25: "Marc Chagall and Shtetl Life: Interactive Public Seminar on Jewish Diaspora Paintings"
Dec 7, 2023

"Marc Chagall and Shtetl Life: Interactive Public Seminar on Jewish Diaspora Paintings"Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 5:45-7:00 p.m.Turchin Center f...

Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship.

Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Educati...

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Science, will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony.

Dr. Rahman Tashakkori to Serve as Macebearer for Fall 2023 CAS Commencement
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Sci...

Intern Katelyn McKinney ’23, who graduated from App State with a Bachelor of Science in political science-public administration and is now a graduate student in the public administration program.

20 App State students develop professional skills through SECU Foundation internships
Dec 5, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — The State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Public Fellows Internship Program, funded by the SECU Foundation, afforded 20 Appalach...

Ryan Whitfield

SAFE Student Spotlight: Ryan Whitfield
Dec 5, 2023

Ryan Whitfield, B.S. PsychologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "HPLC Column Chromatography for Identification ...

Jen McGuinn joined the Appalachian State University Department of Biology as the General Biology Laboratory Manager in 2019.

November 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Jen McGuinn
Dec 4, 2023

Each month of the academic year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured ...

CAS Corps member Avery Hodgson is a junior biology major from Linwood. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Avery Hodgson
Dec 1, 2023

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of CAS and to create, promote and execute oppo...

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin Leads Student Chemistry Activity at Hickory's Centro Latino
Nov 29, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each October, the American Chemical Society promotes outreach activities highlighting the value of chemistry in everyday life during N...

Dr. Melissa Stone

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Stone
Nov 28, 2023

Dr. Melissa Stone, Assistant Professor, Department of EnglishStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022Project: "The Technology o...

Dr. Saskia van de Gevel, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Geography and Planning, is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Service Award presented by the Southeastern Division of the American Association of Geographers (SEDAAG).

Dr. Saskia van de Gevel Receives Service Award from Regional Geography Division
Nov 27, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Saskia van de Gevel, chair of Appalachian State University's Department of Geography and Planning, is the recipient of the 2023 Ou...

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