Faculty members at Appalachian granted tenure and promotion
Apr 3, 2015
BOONE—The following faculty members at Appalachian State University have been promoted to associate professor and granted tenure by the university’s Board of Trustees, effective July 1:
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Burris honored by UNC Board of Governors for teaching excellence
Mar 26, 2015
BOONE—Teaching is one of Jennifer Burris’ passions, and that passion has been recognized by the UNC Board of Governors.
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Ray Russell: The Internet’s Ray of Sunshine
Mar 23, 2015
Department of Computer Science faculty member and local weatherman Ray Russell is featured on Capitalatplay.com, where he discusses his extensive career experience and weather center.
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‘Guyland’ author Michael Kimmel lectures at Appalachian April 14
Mar 16, 2015
BOONE—Dr. Michael Kimmel will present the lecture “Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men” Tuesday, April 14, at Appalachian State University.
College News, EventsGeography's site to be included in the World Meteorological Organization CryoNet's pre-operational testing phase
Feb 26, 2015
The Quelccaya Icecap site where Perry Baker is conducting research has been selected as one of two U.S.- supported sites to be included in the World Meteorological Organization CryoNet's pre-operational testing phase. Perry is an assistant professor of geography in Appalachian Sta
College News, Faculty & Staff, Grants & ResearchKyrgyzTUCKIAN Music as Cultural Foreign Policy
Feb 25, 2015
Please join the Center for Appalachian Studies in welcoming Dr. Jeffrey A.
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Poetry, mystery and short story writers featured during spring Visiting Writers Series
Feb 20, 2015
BOONE—A variety of writing genres will be featured during the spring Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University.
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Triassic crocodile discovered by ASU professor
Feb 16, 2015
After more than a decade of studying numerous fossils with a focus on the Late Triassic Period, Appalachian State University professor Andrew Heckert was recently involved in the identification and naming of Gorgetosuchus Pekinensis, a previously unknown species of the crocodile family
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Center for Appalachian Studies receives grant to develop classroom materials focused on region’s musical heritage
Feb 12, 2015
BOONE—The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has awarded $7,000 to the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University to develop lesson plans about North Carolina’s music traditions.
College News, Awards & HonorsCollege of Arts and Sciences Seeks Student Speakers for Spring 2015 Commencement
Feb 5, 2015
At this year’s Spring Commencement Ceremony, up to three distinguished graduating seniors from the College of Arts and Sciences will represent their graduating class as the college’s speakers.
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