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Emma Whitlock, junior global studies major from Greensboro, is one of thirty-two undergraduates from across the United States selected for the 2023-24 National Humanities Leadership Council (NHLC).
Marc Chagall (1887-1985), a Russian-born artist who spent most of his career in France (except when exiled to New York during the Holocaust). Chagall is best known for his paintings of Paris and for stained glass windows that adorn cathedrals around the world. This event will focus on his representations of shtetl (“little town”) life and the Jewish diaspora.

January 25: "Marc Chagall and Shtetl Life: Interactive Public Seminar on Jewish Diaspora Paintings"
Dec 7, 2023

"Marc Chagall and Shtetl Life: Interactive Public Seminar on Jewish Diaspora Paintings"
Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Room 1102

Arts & Cultural, College News, Events
Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship.

Physics Secondary Education Major Michaela Moon Awarded NASA Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship
Dec 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Michaela Moon, senior physics secondary education major from Pfafftown, is the recipient of a 2023-24 STEM Pre-Service Teacher Education Scholarship.

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Dr. Rahman Tashakkori, Lowe's Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in Appalachian State University's Department of Computer Science, will serve as macebearer for the Fall 2023 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Commencement Ceremony.
Intern Katelyn McKinney ’23, who graduated from App State with a Bachelor of Science in political science-public administration and is now a graduate student in the public administration program.
Ryan Whitfield

SAFE Student Spotlight: Ryan Whitfield
Dec 5, 2023

Ryan Whitfield, B.S. Psychology
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022
Project: "HPLC Column Chromatography for Identification of a Novel Phospholipase A2 Inhibitor"

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Jen McGuinn joined the Appalachian State University Department of Biology as the General Biology Laboratory Manager in 2019.

November 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Jen McGuinn
Dec 4, 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 Avery Hodgson is a junior biology major from Linwood. Photo by Lauren Andersen.

CAS Corps Feature: Avery Hodgson
Dec 1, 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.

College News, CAS Corps, Students
Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin, professor in Appalachian State University's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

Dr. Claudia Cartaya-Marin Leads Student Chemistry Activity at Hickory's Centro Latino
Nov 29, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Each October, the American Chemical Society promotes outreach activities highlighting the value of chemistry in everyday life during National Chemistry Week.

College News, Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty & Staff, Outreach & Community Engagement
Dr. Melissa Stone

SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Stone
Nov 28, 2023

Dr. Melissa Stone, Assistant Professor, Department of English
Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund Recipient: Fall 2022

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