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Philosophy and Religion in the Contemporary World at Appstate

Philosophy and Religion in the Contemporary World Colloquium Series: Spring 2017
Jan 19, 2017

Fall 2017 Colloquium Series held at Belk Library, Room 114 at 5:30pmFebruary 7: The History of Illusion: Classical German Philosophy Today Dr. Joe Wei...

Neolithic Transitions with Dr. Alice P. Wright

Neolithic Transitions in the Native Southeast: Public Lecture with Dr. Alice P. Wright
Jan 19, 2017

Wednesday, January 25, 2017 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm in Anne Belk Hall, Room 336This event is part of the Department of Anthropology Brown Bag Series f...

Dr. Edward Westermann's Book: Hitler’s Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars: Comparing Genocide and Conquest

Dr. Edward Westermann discusses Hitler’s Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars: Comparing Genocide and Conquest
Jan 17, 2017

Dr. Edward Westermann will give a public lecture for the campus and community on his recent book, Hitler’s Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars: Compar...

Locality: Envisioning a Regenerative City

An Evening at the Ecopolis: Envisioning a Regenerative City
Jan 17, 2017

A multimedia theatrical piece by Jeff Biggers, featuring regional musician Alexa Rose.Friday, February 17, 7:00 PMGrandfather Mountain Ballr...

In Spring 2016, Alice Wright led her class titled Archaeology of the Native South on a fieldtrip to Morganton, where they visited ongoing excavations at the Berry site and the reconstructed Native American buildings at Catawba Meadows Park.

Appalachian assistant professor Alice P. Wright recognized by archaeology association, leads collaborative, interdisciplinary research team
Jan 6, 2017

BOONE, N.C.—"Being named one of two of the most promising young scholars in your field is very humbling," Alice P. Wright, assistant professor of ar...

Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to appear Nov. 10 in Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Nov 9, 2016

Robert Olen Butler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to appear Nov. 10 in Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University...

Dr. Alice P. Wright wins the 2016 C.B. Moore Award at SEAC
Nov 2, 2016

Dr. Alice P. Wright was presented the C.B. Moore Award at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Archaeological Conference....

2016 College of Arts & Sciences Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony
Oct 31, 2016

The College of Arts & Sciences Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony was held on October 25th. All nominees were honored at the ceremony and reception...

Geology Department Hosts Internship for High School Students
Oct 24, 2016

The Department of Geology at Appalachian State University hosted the first, 1-Day Geology Internship for High School Students on October 20th. The pro...

Liutkus-Pierce leads team that analyzes ancient human footprints in Africa
Oct 13, 2016

Dr. Cynthia Liutkus-Pierce, associate professor of Geology, led a research team that analyzed ancient human footprints in Africa. Please read about he...