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"Mongo," Appalachian State's corpse flower, came to the Department of Biology's Greenhouse in 2011 as a generous gift from the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The plant is anticipated to bloom the week of November 12, emitting a powerful stench. Photo by Chase Reynolds.

Mongo, App State's Corpse Flower, Expected To Bloom Next Week
Nov 10, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Titan Arum, or "corpse flower," is expected to bloom next week at the Department of Biology's Greenhouse.

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CAS Corps member Adam Lucas is a senior environmental science major from Belmont. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Adam Lucas
Nov 10, 2023

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

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Skyler Prowten '23

SAFE Student Spotlight: Skyler Prowten '23
Nov 7, 2023

Skyler Prowten '23, M.A. Experimental Psychology
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022

Project: "Impact of Instagram’s Body Positive vs. Muscular Ideal Images on Men’s Body Image"

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CAS Corps member Samantha Massey is a senior sociology major from Blowing Rock.

CAS Corps Feature: Samantha Massey
Nov 3, 2023

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

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The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

Announcing the 2022-23 College of Arts and Sciences Award Recipients
Nov 2, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each year, Appalachian State University’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes several members of the faculty and staff for outstanding service, teaching, and scholarly work.

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National Geographic Explorer Dr. Alison Criscitiello ascends Mount Logan in Canada in 2022 to conduct an ice core extraction for her continued study of climate data from the world’s highest peaks. Criscitiello’s team extracted a 1,073-foot-deep core during this expedition. Photo by Leo Hoorn/National Geographic

November 10: "Climate Change on Canada’s Highest Peak" with Alison Criscitiello
Oct 31, 2023

"Climate Change on Canada’s Highest Peak" with Alison Criscitiello
Friday, November 10, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

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Dr. Kinji Ito

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kinji Ito
Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Kinji Ito, Assistant Professor, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022

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Haley Herman joined the Appalachian State University Department of History as the Administrative Support Associate in August 2022.

October 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Haley Herman
Oct 30, 2023

Each month of the academic year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured in a staff spotlight on our website and social media accounts and to receive a small gift in recognition of their service to the College. To

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CAS Corps member Jana McManus is a junior psychology major from Monroe. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Jana McManus
Oct 27, 2023

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

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