Tune in to the Mountain Studies Lecture Tuesday Nov. 10

Tomorrow night, Tuesday, Nov. 10, Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences kicks off the Inaugural Mountain Studies Lecture event virtually. This year our program is titled: “Reaching New Heights: Highlights from the Most Comprehensive Science Expedition to Mt. Everest in History” with participants including two Appalachian faculty members from the 2019 National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition. Below are viewing tips that we hope will help you to watch the program and converse with others throughout the event.


The event will air on YouTube & Facebook on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. EST

To watch on YouTube click this direct video link: https://youtu.be/ur1NCiu9MI4

To watch on Facebook click this link: https://www.facebook.com/CASatAppState 

The presentation will stream on both platforms. Guests are encouraged to watch the presentation on the platform of their choice. YouTube is the College’s suggested method of watching.

We encourage you to tune in about 10 minutes ahead of time. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST


Best Viewing Experience for YouTube

To watch on YouTube click this link: https://youtu.be/ur1NCiu9MI4
You do not need a Gmail account to simply view the program. YouTube is the College's suggested method of watching the ceremony.
To participate in the Chat: To participate in the chat throughout the ceremony, you will need to sign in to YouTube with your Gmail account. See below for instructions based on your Gmail account status. 

Participating in the Chat if you HAVE a Gmail account:

  1. Click on our YouTube viewing link: https://youtu.be/ur1NCiu9MI4
  2. Click "Sign In." Follow the prompts as directed.
  3. After signing in, you may need to re-click on the viewing link, above. 

Participating in the Chat if you DO NOT HAVE a Gmail account:

  1. Click here to create a free account. Follow the prompts as directed. 
  2. Click on our YouTube viewing link: https://youtu.be/ur1NCiu9MI4
  3. You may need to sign in again. If so, click "Sign In." Follow the prompts as directed. After signing in, you may need to re-click on the viewing link, above. 

Best Viewing Experience for Facebook

To watch on Facebook click this link: https://www.facebook.com/CASatAppState 

This link will direct you to the App State CAS main Facebook page where you will see the stream playing by scrolling down on the page. You will need a Facebook account to access this stream and to comment throughout the program. See below for instructions based on your Facebook account status. 

If you HAVE a Facebook account:

  1. Click on our Facebook viewing link: https://www.facebook.com/CASatAppState 
  2. If needed, click "Sign In." Follow the prompts as directed.
  3. After signing in, you may need to re-click on the viewing link, above. 
  4. To comment, click in the comment box and type.

If you DO NOT HAVE a Facebook account: 

  1. Click here to create a free account. Follow the prompts as directed. 
  2. Click on our Facebook viewing link: https://www.facebook.com/CASatAppState 
  3. If needed, click "Sign In." Follow the prompts as directed.
  4. After signing in, you may need to re-click on the viewing link, above. 
  5. To comment, click in the comment box and type.

Teacher Renewal Credits and Lesson Planning

Teachers may receive 0.2 renewal credits for your participation in this event.

Fill out this additional form to receive credit for your attendance https://forms.gle/kRk55qR5LNp9mp1W7 and visit our website for lesson planning ideas.

If you have questions about renewal credits for this event, please contact Dr. Tracie McLemore Salinas at salinastm@appstate.edu.


 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I share this event with others who may be interested in watching? 
A: Yes! Please forward this email to others. Everyone is welcome to take part!

Q: Is there a difference if I watch this on Facebook or on YouTube?
A: Nope! The presentation will be the same on both platforms. 

Q: Do I need to register or have a ticket to attend?
A: There is no ticket required to attend this event. We originally had a registration form in order to share these instructions with you in a timely manner, but it is not required to view this program.

Q: Is this event free? 
A: This event is free.

Q: How can I stay up to date on other App State College of Arts and Sciences programs and news? 
A: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube. You can also sign up to receive our quarterly e-newsletter as well.


At 8,430 meters above sea level, the high-altitude expedition team celebrates after setting up the world's highest operating automated weather station during the 2019 National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Everest Expedition. Learn more at www.natgeo.com/everest. Photo by Mark Fisher, National Geographic.
Published: Nov 9, 2020 4:01pm

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