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Jim Denniston

Appalachian’s Jim Denniston named American Council on Education Fellow
Apr 6, 2018

The American Council on Education (ACE) announced this week that Dr. Jim Denniston, professor in Appalachian State University’s Department...

This image shows students standing outside the Watauga Residence Hall, built 1929, at Appalachian State University (1967-current) in the 1970s. Two students can be seen sitting in the second floor window. (University Archives)

Watauga Residential College Celebrates 45 years of Excellence
Apr 6, 2018

Watauga Residential College will host former and current students in celebration of the program’s 45th anniversary at Appalachian State University o...

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Swannanoa Valley Museum opens exhibition focused on interactions between Black Mountain College and the area
Apr 5, 2018

Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain opens exhibition focused on interactions between Black Mountain College and the local areaA myth that has lo...

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Spring 2018 Humanities Pedagogy Brown-Bag Lunches
Apr 5, 2018

Spring 2018 Humanities Pedagogy Brown-Bag LunchFriday, April 13, 2018 from 12 - 1 p.m. Dr. Mark Nunes, Chair and Professor, Department of Cultura...

RAMÓN ESQUIVEL

Q&A with Ramón Esquivel: Noted Latino playwright reflects on his residency at Appalachian
Apr 5, 2018

Playwright Ramón Esquivel joined Appalachian State University Theatre and Dance students in February to help develop ideas for the world premiere of ...

Yad Vashem

Yad Vashem Official on the Rescue of Jews by French Monasteries during the Holocaust
Apr 5, 2018

Yad Vashem Official on the Rescue of Jews by French Monasteries during the HolocaustThe Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day) commemorations will begin...

“A Minute of Your Time, Please

Theater Piece #1 Revisited: A Happening
Apr 4, 2018

Turchin Center for the Visual ArtsFriday, April 6 from 6 – 8 pmBlack Mountain College can be considered the incubator of mid-century avant-garde cul...

John Cage and Merce Cunningham at Black Mountain College, 1948.  Photo courtesy of the John Cage Trust

'Theatre Piece #1 Revisited: A Happening' — A celebration of the original 1952 happening
Apr 4, 2018

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts at Appalachian State University invites the community to experience “Theater Piece #1 Revisited: A Happeningâ...

doctoral program in clinical psychology

Appalachian receives approval for doctoral program in clinical psychology
Apr 4, 2018

Appalachian State University has received approval from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to establish a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D...

Catherine Lattimore

Student Highlight: Catherine Lattimore
Apr 4, 2018

Catherine Lattimore, has found a way to combine her interests with her work. While pursuing a degree in mathematical sciences, she learned about the a...