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Dr. Sarah Evans, hydrogeologist and assistant professor in Appalachian’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences. Photo submitted

Dr. Sarah Evans makes hydrogeology studies relevant to everyday life
Feb 14, 2019

Dr. Sarah Evans never wants her lectures to be dry — particularly since her subject is water: its movement, quality and interactions on and below the Earth’s surface.

College News, Sustainability, Faculty & Staff
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Nonfiction Author and Journalist Beth Macy, Reading and Craft Talk Scheduled
Feb 14, 2019

Journalist and author Beth Macy will discuss her New York Times-bestselling book, DOPESICK: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America. The book chronicles the opioid crisis, including the role of doctors, drug companies, and the gover

College News, Events, Departmental News
Sumobot competition

The Appalachian SumoBot Competition
Feb 13, 2019

The Appalachian SumoBot competition is returning this semester. Robotic sumo is a competition where two robots, known as sumo-bots, attempt to push each other out of an arena using sensors, clever programming and innovative design.

College News, Events, Outreach & Community Engagement
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4 Appalachian faculty and staff receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards
Feb 12, 2019

Four faculty and staff members at Appalachian State University have been selected to receive Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awards.

College News, Faculty & Staff, Awards & Honors
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Warm Up With The Humanities: A Celebration of New Faculty Research
Feb 12, 2019

Warming Up With The Humanities will take place on Feb. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Belk Library and Information Commons, Room 421. The event features a number of new faculty who will present on their research.


College News, Events
 International Mountain Studies Symposium Keynote Speakers, left to right: Historian Jon Mathieu, professor emeritus from the University of Lucerne, Switzerland; Dr. Dawn Hollis, Leverhulme Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the School of Classics, at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland and Geographer Gilles Rudaz, lecturer and associate researcher in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Photos submitted.

Appalachian announces International Mountain Studies Symposium Keynote Speakers
Feb 8, 2019

Appalachian State University will host three influential, international academics in mountain studies as keynote speakers: ...

College News, Events, Global Learning, Outreach & Community Engagement
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College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships: Applications Open
Feb 7, 2019

The College of Arts and Sciences offers six college-wide scholarships and the 16 college departments offer over 125 departmental scholarships each academic year. Learn more about the scholarships offered and the students that they have assisted, 

College News, Students
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CAS Corps Feature of the Month: Senior Mathematics Major Allison Staley
Feb 6, 2019

The CAS Corps are chosen to serve as representatives to all constituents of the College of Arts and Sciences and to create, promote and execute opportunities for academic and professional growth.

College News, Students, CAS Corps