Solar system astronomer Michael Brown to give public lecture at ASU
Mar 20, 2017
For those who took hard the news of Pluto’s disqualification as the ninth planet in the solar system, strong evidence suggests that a replacement is on the way, as discovered by the “Pluto Killer” himself, Michael Brown.
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Appalachian Veterans Arts & Humanities Collective to host Vietnam vet writers
Mar 20, 2017
The Appalachian Veterans Arts & Humanities Collective at Appalachian State University is hosting a staged reading of “Brothers Like These” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, in the Parkway Ballroom of the Plemmons Student Union.
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Public Lecture Announced with Dr. Michael T. Taussig, Columbia University
Mar 20, 2017
"Corpse Magic for Vengeance and its Curious Demise"
Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 5:00pm
In the Bryce and Izoria Gordon Gathering Hall, Room 124B
located in the Reich College of Education
Appalachian’s “Say What?” presentations on freedom of speech to include 5 nationally recognized speakers; several timely topics to be addressed
Mar 20, 2017
Five speakers, all experts in their fields, will deliver lectures and/or lead discussions during “Say What?: Examining Freedom of Speech at App State,” a weeklong series of events beginning March 23 on the campus of Appalachian State University.
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The Evolution of Insects As Food, From Hominids to the United Nations
Mar 9, 2017
March 21, 2017 at 5:00 pm
Current perceptions of insects as food here in the United States are generally of disgust, even though insects are a common and desirable food in many different cultures around the world. Presented by Dr. Julie Lesnik of Wayne State University.
Visiting Writer Series: Bianca Lynne Spriggs Reading
Mar 8, 2017
When Bianca Spriggs appears March 30 in the Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University, the occasion will draw attention to her significant, growing body of poetry.
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Planet Nine from Outer Space and Tales of the Outer Solar System
Mar 1, 2017
The Morgan Lecture Series of Science will host Dr. Michael Brown, a solar-system astronomer and professor of planetary astronomy from California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
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General Benjamin Butler, Politics, Warfare and Masculinity in the Civil War North
Mar 1, 2017
Boone, N.C. - The Appalachian State University History Department will host its second guest in a new speaker series on the Civil War. Dr.
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Dark Skies: Celestial Events and Humanity Discussion with Dr. Anthony Aveni
Feb 28, 2017
On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, there will be a panel discussion on “Dark Skies: Celestial Events and Humanity” discussing the links between astronomy, religion, and anthropology. The event will host Dr.
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College and University Section Virtual Conference: Feb 24, 2017
Feb 23, 2017
The College and University Section of the North Carolina Library Association in partnership with Appalachian State University’s Center for Academic Excellence is hosting its first Virtual Conference on February 24, 2017!
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