Former coal miner Nick Mullins to present ‘Blood on the Mountain’ Feb. 21 as part of Appalachian’s Sustainability Film Series
Feb 13, 2017
Nick Mullins, a former coal miner interviewed in the film “Blood on the Mountain,” will introduce the award-winning documentary Feb. 21 during the Sustainability Film Series at Appalachian State University.
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Student leader creates mentorship, leadership opportunities for women in computer science
Feb 13, 2017
Sarah Mbiki is an advocate for the role academic and professional student clubs play in the Appalachian State University experience.
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Thomas R. Whyte, Professor of Anthropology
Feb 13, 2017
Tom Whyte’s research includes southern Appalachian prehistoric archaeology, zooarchaeology, and experimental archaeology.
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It is up for debate: A Trump Putin Love Affair?
Feb 9, 2017
If you have not made plans for your Valentine’s Day next week, look no further than the stimulating discussion of, “A Trump Putin Love Affair?” on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Belk Library Room 114.
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"Love Hurts" Story Slam with Ray Christian hosting
Feb 9, 2017
Join the Creative Writing Program and ASU Adjunct Professor Ray Christian at Crossroads on Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. for a Story Slam!
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Anthropology alumna Caroline Federal ’12 recognized by London School of Economics; internships with former presidents’ non-profits boost her career
Feb 6, 2017
Appalachian State University anthropology alumna Caroline Federal ’12 has been busy over the past four years. Most recently, she was recognized by the London School of Economics for the quality of her Masters of Science dissertation.
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Appalachian to host qualifying event for NCCTM State Mathematics Contest
Feb 2, 2017
Awards for individuals and top schools will be earned during qualifying competitions for the NCCTM State Mathematics Contest to be held in Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University Wednesday, March 8.
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Dana Powell, activist researcher
Feb 1, 2017
Faculty Member of Distinction
College of Arts and Sciences – Assistant Professor, Anthropology
Dr. Michael Brown infamous spark in the Pluto debates and researcher of Planet 9 to speak at Morgan Lecture Series
Feb 1, 2017
The annual Morgan Lecture Series will host Dr. Michael Brown, a solar-system astronomer and professor of Planetary Astronomy at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) this spring. Dr.
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Appalachian students and faculty partner with UNC Asheville to research threatened plant species
Jan 27, 2017
Professors and student researchers from Appalachian State University’s and UNC Asheville’s Departments of Biology have partnered in a federally funded project to assess several aspects of an imperiled plant in western parts of North Carolina and Virginia.
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