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Masa Al Horani, Dr. Petia Bobadova and Seleen Al Horani at the American Chemical Society's Spring 2024 Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Photo submitted
Augusta Scruggs is a junior sociology major from Oxford, MS. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Augusta Scruggs
Nov 6, 2024

Augusta Scruggs
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient
Project: "How Cops Are Using TikTok as Image Management"

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The Dark Sky Observatory near Purlear, N.C., where light pollution is minimal enough to view a wide range of celestial features at night. PAUL GABER/WFDD

In the News: Dark skies advocates seek celestial views away from human-made lights [faculty featured]
Nov 4, 2024

Dr. Daniel Caton, professor in App State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, speaks to WFDD about the negative effects of light pollution and the importance of preserving dark skies for educational and environmental purposes.

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Claire Kennedy is a senior religious studies major from Durham. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Claire Kennedy
Nov 4, 2024

Claire Kennedy
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient
Project: "AI Study Buddy - An Application of ChatGPT"

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Sarah Ulrich '24 is an alumna of Appalachian State's Master of Arts in Geography program from Jamestown. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Sarah Ulrich '24
Nov 1, 2024

Sarah Ulrich '24
Fall 2023 SAFE Fund Recipient
Project: "Disparities in Spatial Clustering of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic"

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Rebecca Newman is the assistant director and wellbeing coordinator in App State's veterinary technology program. Photo submitted

In the News: Overcoming Self-Care Challenges in Veterinary Practice [faculty featured]
Nov 1, 2024

Rebecca Newman, the assistant director/well-being coordinator in App State’s veterinary technology program, is the featured guest on this episode of The Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast.

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Dr. Davis Hankins is an associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religion.

Dr. Davis Hankins appointed director of Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies
Oct 31, 2024

BOONE, N.C. — The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Davis Hankins as the director of the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS).

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Dr. David Nieman is a professor at Appalachian State University in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Biology and director of the Human Performance Lab at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.

In the News: Carbo-loading before a big run? Here’s what experts suggest. [faculty featured]
Oct 31, 2024

Runners often gather for a pasta dinner the night before a race to eat carbohydrates and socialize. But experts say carbo-loading ahead of a marathon or other endurance event isn’t about one huge, starchy dinner or an endless bread basket.

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Holocaust survivor Michael Berkowicz is the former treasurer of the North American Council of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN), is a founding member of the Friends of the Krakow Jewish Culture Festival and has held leadership roles in various organizations dedicated to Judaic art and interfaith dialogue. Photo submitted

November 7: Kristallnacht: Testimony from Holocaust Survivor Michael Berkowicz
Oct 28, 2024

Kristallnacht: Testimony from Holocaust Survivor Michael Berkowicz
Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Reich College of Education Room 124A and via Zoom...

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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

In the News: North Carolina Photographer Points His Lens Toward Hope Amidst The Devastation Of His Home State [alumni featured]
Oct 28, 2024

Jesse Barber focuses his camera with the quiet pensiveness of a mountain man—someone who appreciates the solace of a porch rocker, the depth of a Blue Ridge vista.

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