College of Fine and Applied Arts

The July 2006 issue of the Southern Living Magazine Carolina Living bonus section features WASU’s Robert Parriott and his radio and television cooking shows.

Parriott, who earned his graduate degree in biology from Appalachian, first began a cooking show on MTN, “Robert’s Most Yum Cooking Show,” where he features local chefs. Its success led to a radio show.

“Rock on a Roll” now plays on WASU Mondays from 8 to 10 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. It teaches Appalachian students how to make healthful, inexpensive meals and includes music to make it fun.

John R. Craft, Professor in the Thomas W. Reese Center for Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology, was elected as Region 3 Vice-President for the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA). He will be installed at the 81st IGAEA Conference held Aug. 3 at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Craft has taught courses in Graphic Arts for 30 years. Seventeen of those years have been with Appalachian State University. He has had articles published in GATF World, Tech Directions, and the Visual Communications Journal. Recently, he has completed research on the future of catalog production in the United States. The study was funded by the Electronic Document Systems Foundation.

The International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) is an association of educators in partnership with industry, dedicated to sharing theories, principles, techniques and processes relating to graphic communications and imaging technology. Since 1922, members of IGAEA have assembled at various schools across the nation for conferences. For more information about IGAEA, visit http://www.igaea.org/.

 

Cary, NC: After completing a nationwide search for qualified candidates, Cary Printing has announced the hiring of Brant Chesner to fill the new position of Operations Manager. Chesner joined the company on January 31, 2005. He became responsible for the operation, organization and efficiency of all production related departments and personnel. Formerly with Quebecor World Kingsport Inc., Chesner’s knowledge of the industry is extensive.

 He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology from Appalachian State University and has earned numerous industry awards working for various-sized printing operations. “This is a wonderful opportunity for me,” said Chesner of joining Cary Printing. “The company is growing at a tremendous rate and it is exciting to be a part of it.” “We found that Brant excelled in every selection criteria we had for candidates,” said William Webb, Vice President and General Manager of Cary Printing. “His leadership skills and expertise will be a great complement to our company.” Cary Printing provides offset and digital printing, cd and dvd printing and duplication, and complete fulfillment services, along with other related services. Serving the Triangle since 1975, their focus has been on developing innovative solutions to maximize client outcomes. To do so, they have continually updated equipment and technical capability, allowing them to serve large clientele with more sophisticated needs. For more information about Cary Printing and its services, contact William Webb at 919-469-4227 or email williamw@caryprinting.com or visit http://www.caryprinting.com/.

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Dr. Janice Pope, professor in the Department of Communication, has been named the department’s assistant chair.

Dr. Pope has been part of the Appalachian faculty since 1995. She primarily teaches in the public relations sequence in the department as well as the core communication courses and Crisis Communication for the Masters of Public Administration program. She also coordinates the department’s internship program.

“I am honored to serve as assistant chair for the Department of Communication,” stated Dr. Pope. “Our department has so much to be proud of.  I hope to contribute to and facilitate our future achievements as well.”

Dr. Pope also has served as the faculty co-director for the Summer Reading Program the past two years and is the faculty adviser for the student chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. She was the 2005-06 recipient of the College of Fine and Applied Arts Outstanding Teaching Award.