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Coronavirus information: The university remains open, with emergency management protocols activated and operational modifications and precautions in place. Instruction has transitioned online for summer sessions. Read the latest update posted 6/19/2020 at 4:55 p.m. Online learning and teachingExperts share what does and doesn’t workJune 2, 2020Online faculty experts in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education weigh in on the advantages and challenges of online teaching and learning. Read on to learn their advice about what does — and what doesn’t — work when engaging students in virtual learning spaces. App State coronavirus informationMarch 8, 2020Find Appalachian State University’s latest updates, resources, prevention tips, travel information and more regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).App State appoints chair of Department of Leadership and Educational StudiesJune 18, 2020Dr. Shawn Ricks will begin her appointment as chair of Appalachian’s Department of Leadership and Educational Studies in July. She comes to Appalachian from Salem College in Winston-Salem, where she served as assistant vice president of equity, diversity and inclusion.Life in the fast lane for App State studentJune 12, 2020Angela Gantkowski is a marketing major with a concentration in digital marketing ¬— and a driver in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA). She was the runner-up in the PDRA World Finals during her first season in 2018 and was recently featured in the magazine Drag Illustrated.Political Science alum fundraises for DC research institutionJune 16, 2020Tommy Wrenn ’14 has worked as a development professional in Washington, D.C., fundraising for organizations connected to the environment and addressing climate change — an issue he describes as a “personal passion.”App State Orientation offers a SOUL connectionJune 5, 2020Orientation is online this summer, but the “soul” of the sessions will be the same: Student Orientation Undergraduate Leaders (SOULs) provide incoming students a welcoming and informative introduction to Appalachian.Jane Barghothi named vice chancellor for university advancement at App StateJune 15, 2020Jane McIntyre Barghothi ’96 has been named Appalachian State University’s vice chancellor for university advancement. Barghothi has served as senior associate vice chancellor for university development since July 2019. Counting bees, because bees countApp State creates pollinator-tracking appMay 18, 2020Approximately 75% of the world’s commercially grown crops depend on pollination, said Dr. Joseph Cazier, professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and executive director of Appalachian’s Center for Analytics Research and Education (CARE). Many of the pollinators — including bees (the most common managed pollinator), butterflies, birds, moths and some animals, such as bats — are in decline or facing extinction, endangering the food supply, he said. “What is missing is a way to track pollinators systematically.” Note about upcoming events Many events scheduled from March 11, 2020 through the end of the spring semester have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled. A few have been moved to online formats. Before attending any event during this time period, please check with the event’s presenter to make sure that it is still being held. Jun5 Nov7Unequal Scenes: Johnny MillerJune 5 - Nov. 7, 2020Turchin Center for the Visual Arts“Unequal Scenes” uses a drone to illustrate the inscribed history of the world in a new way. The scars within our urban fabric, so apparent from above, can provoke a sense of surprise, at the same time they reveal our complicity in systematic disenfranchisement.Jul1 31An Appalachian Summer Festival OnlineJuly 1 - 31, 2020Don’t we in the industry live by the adage, the show must go on? What if the show could go online? We know how healing the arts can be in times of crisis and we wanted to continue to keep alive the values embodied by the festival — artistic excellence, access to the arts for all, audience engagement, and community building through the arts — and to stay connected and creative during these unprecedented times.Jul1A Walk with the CuratorAn Appalachian Summer Festival OnlineWednesday, July 1, 20202 p.m.Join Turchin Center Curator and Creative Director Mary Anne Redding for a fascinating walking tour through the six Turchin Center galleries, highlighting four new exhibitions! The exhibitions feature a blend of contemporary work by nationally and internationally renowned artists that tell stories and provide a voice to often unheard perspectives on current and historical issues.Jul2A Musical Salon on a Summer’s EveningAn Appalachian Summer Festival OnlineThursday, July 2, 20207 p.m.Join us for a fascinating selection of live music perfectly suited for a summer evening, as well as conversation with the artists, hosted by James Douthit, Dean of the Hayes School of Music. Joining Dr. Douthit (piano) are musicians from the school’s highly acclaimed faculty — Eric Koontz (viola); Junie Cho (piano); and Soo Goh (clarinet) — in a performance featuring works by Mozart, Joseph Horovitz, and Astor Piazzolla.Oct2Mr. Jose Minaya62nd Boyles Distinguished LectureFriday, Oct. 2, 202010 a.m.Rescheduled from April 3, 2020. Mr. Jose Minaya—CEO of Nuveen, a TIAA company—oversees all operating and investment activities for more than $970 billion in assets spanning the globe and covering equities, fixed income, real estate, private markets, natural resources, other alternatives and responsible investments. Mr. Minaya also chairs the Nuveen global investment committee and is a member of the firm’s executive committee.Oct17Fall 2020 Virtual Open HouseSaturday, Oct. 17, 2020Open House is your opportunity to learn more about Appalachian. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at Appalachian is really like. View more events Are you interested in engaging a member of Appalachian's faculty or staff for a news media interview or a speaking engagement? Find speakers bureau members’ biographies, list of topics they can discuss, links to their research and more. Ancient footprints in TanzaniaGeological and Environmental Sciences faculty publish culminating research paperMay 15, 2020Two faculty members in Appalachian’s Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences have published a culminating article about ancient human footprints in the journal Scientific Reports after a decade of research. The footprints give clues to human social behavior tens of thousands of years ago.

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