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The winners of Appalachian State University’s 2020 Staff Excellence Awards, pictured from left to right: Alice Fisher, business officer in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of the Dean; Dr. Alex F. Howard, interim assistant vice chancellor in the Division of Student Affairs and director of Wellness and Prevention Services; Amy Odom ’03, associate director of Business Career Services in the Walker College of Business; and Crystal Weisner ’14, administrative support specialist in the Center for Academi

App State honors 4 staff members for excellence
Feb 17, 2021

Appalachian State University has recognized four staff members for excellence. Alice Fisher ’14, Dr. Alex F.

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Lead Your Way: Diversity Networking and Career Conference

Lead Your Way: Diversity Networking and Career Conference
Feb 16, 2021

Join us for the inaugural Lead Your Way: Diversity Networking and Career Conference as we foster rich discussion on diversity equity and inclusion topics while promoting diverse talent for internships and full-time employment.

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Dr. Yury Deshko, Silicon Photonics Engineer of NOKIA

Making the Right Turn on Your Career Path
Feb 16, 2021

Making the Right Turn on Your Career Path

With Dr. Yury Deshko
Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 
4 p.m.

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Poster for the live Zoom event featuring Prof. Havi Dreifuss
Appalachian hosts Strategic Diversity Plan Charrette Feedback & Listening Sessions. Graphic poster to promote the event.

Strategic Diversity Plan Charrette Sessions
Feb 15, 2021

App State Student, Faculty and Staff are invited to attend and share insights at the upcoming Strategic Diversity Plan Charrette Feedback & Listening Sessions, during which moderators will facilitate discussions about the goals of the Comprehensive Strategic Diversity Plan.

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Appalachian State University Student Learning Center. Photo by Marie Freeman

Time Management and Study Plans session for Students
Feb 12, 2021

Sessions offered:

Wednesday, February 17, 5 p.m.Thursday, February 18, 4 p.m.

Virtual event - Contact: Jen Hastings (hastingsjl@appstate.edu) for the Zoom information

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Boxes of donated goods for Ashe County senior citizens, part of the Appalachian Senior Programs Project Star. Photo submitted.

Project Star has Stellar Year in Assisting Local Seniors
Feb 12, 2021

For the past 18 years, Appalachian Senior Programs has sponsored Project Star for disadvantaged senior citizens in Ashe County.

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A veterinary technician interacts with a cat client. Photo courtesy of Banfield Pet Hospital®

App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® announce new online vet tech program aimed at addressing veterinary shortage
Feb 11, 2021

Appalachian State University and Banfield Pet Hospital® — the leading provider of preventive veterinary care in the U.S.

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App State Belk Library. Photo by University Communications.

University Archives repository for dissertations and masters theses prior to 2010
Feb 11, 2021

The University Archives is the official repository for dissertations and masters theses.   Prior to 2010, dissertations and theses were submitted in print form and can be found in the library's catalog.

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This aerial photo of Appalachian State University campus shows an inset image (bottom right) of the $50,000 grant check awarded to App State by the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Foundation. This funding will support App State’s implementation of the foundation’s Rural Opportunity Grant program — a pilot initiative designed to support public nonprofits in the state’s Northwest, Northeast and Sandhills regions. App State will serve as the program’s anchor institution for the Northwest No

App State awarded SECU funds for pilot program to benefit nonprofits in rural Northwest NC
Feb 10, 2021

Appalachian State University is one of three University of North Carolina System institutions selected to administer the Rural Opportunity Grant program — a pilot initiative of the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Fo

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