Outreach & Community Engagement

Rockin NC' kits arrive at the App State Hickory Campus

App State Hickory Campus Hosts First Professional Development Workshop for Teachers
Jan 17, 2024

HICKORY, N.C. — December 7, 2023 marked not only the first Reading Day at Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus, but also the first professional development workshop for K-12 educators hosted at the new location.

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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.

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Appalachian State University's Department of Government and Justice Studies (GJS) will host Elect Her on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. in the Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student Union.

October 20: Elect Her Workshop
Sep 29, 2023

Elect Her Workshop
Friday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m.

Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student Union
Registration is required. Register here....

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A student from Cove Creek Elementary School’s Eco-Raiders after-school club steps onto App State’s Geobago. Photo submitted

From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina
Sep 26, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — This fall, Appalachian State University has once again rolled out its Geobago recreational vehicle to bring hands-on science activities to K–12 students in Western North Carolina and beyond.

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The Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling)

October 4: 2023 Community FEaST
Sep 12, 2023

2023 Community FEaST
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sanford Mall, Appalachian State University

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The Veterinary Technology Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University

App State Veterinary Technology Program Announces Fall Speaker Series
Sep 7, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to announce the lineup for its fall speaker series.

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The 10th North Carolina Gravity Games and App State

App State faculty and staff volunteer with the North Carolina Gravity Games
Apr 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Faculty and staff members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences and College of Fine and Applied Arts will bring their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) expertise to the 10th North Carolina Gravity Games.

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Parkway Schools MATHCOUNTS team took home the top spot in the team-based contest while Keith Tu, a member of the team, also won the individual competition. Left to right are Tu, Grace Young, Ike Mance and Cole Lewis. Photo by Garrett Price, Watauga County Schools.

App State hosts High Country MATHCOUNTS Competition
Mar 21, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — On Tuesday, February 21, Appalachian State hosted the High Country Chapter Competition of MATHCOUNTS.

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Appalachian studies graduate students Camden Phillips, Kevin Freeman, Sammy Osmond, Megan Hall and Yndiana Montes met with MountainTrue's High Country Watershed Coordinator, Hannah Woodburn, as part of their microplastics project.

App State's Center for Appalachian Studies prepares for AppalachiaFest
Mar 6, 2023

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Appalachian Studies is preparing for the 46th Annual Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) Conference, which will be held for the first time at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio from March 16-19.

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