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The Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies at Appalachian State University

January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day Memorial Service
Jan 19, 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Memorial ServiceDate & Time: Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 5-6:30 p.m.Format: HybridLocation: Turchin C...

High Country Humanities at Appalachian State University

March 22: "Documentary Filmmakers on Interpreting Rural Life: From Appalachia to the World"
Jan 16, 2024

"Documentary Filmmakers on Interpreting Rural Life: From Appalachia to the World"Friday, March 22, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.Appalachian Theatre of the...

High Country Humanities at Appalachian State University

February 15: "From West Africa to Appalachia: Expert Insights and Demos with Music and Dance"
Jan 12, 2024

"From West Africa to Appalachia: Expert Insights and Demos with Music and Dance"Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 6:30-7:45 p.m.Rosen Concert Hall, Br...

During App State’s 9 a.m. Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15, Dr. Maryam Ahmed, professor of viral pathogenesis and immunity in the Department of Biology, center, is presented with the 2023 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award. She is pictured with App State Chancellor Sheri Everts, left, and UNC Board of Governors member C. Philip Byers. Photo by Chase Reynolds

App State’s Fall 2023 Commencement honors more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates
Dec 21, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University recognized more than 1,500 Mountaineer graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 15 at...

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...

National Geographic Explorer Dr. Alison Criscitiello ascends Mount Logan in Canada in 2022 to conduct an ice core extraction for her continued study of climate data from the world’s highest peaks. Criscitiello’s team extracted a 1,073-foot-deep core during this expedition. Photo by Leo Hoorn/National Geographic

November 10: "Climate Change on Canada’s Highest Peak" with Alison Criscitiello
Oct 31, 2023

"Climate Change on Canada’s Highest Peak" with Alison CriscitielloFriday, November 10, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.Schaefer Center for the Performing ArtsBOON...

Dr. Alex Hinton

November 9: Lecture and Colloquium by Dr. Alex Hinton
Oct 12, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) is pleased to host Dr. Alex Hinton for a lecture...

Toy Sheep Microcinema's inaugural event in September saw an overwhelming response.

Dr. Craig Fischer Brings His Love of Film to the Boone Community
Oct 2, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Craig Fischer, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of English, is bringing his love of film to the Bo...

Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) will host Elect Her on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. in the Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student Union.

October 20: Elect Her Workshop
Sep 29, 2023

Elect Her WorkshopFriday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m.Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student UnionRegistration is required. Register here.BOONE, N...

Dr. Paul Worley, professor in and chair of App State’s Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, right in foreground, and Andrea Elaver, assistant director of university events, unveil the rededicated portrait of Lillie Shull Dougherty — one of App State’s three founders — during the 2023 Founders Day ceremony at Founders Plaza. Photo by Troy Tuttle

App State celebrates 124 years of history with Founders Day festivities
Sep 28, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated its sixth annual Founders Day on Sept. 7 to commemorate the first day of classes held in 1899 ...

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