College of Fine and Applied Arts

by Josh Jarman Intern, College of Fine & Applied Arts

Appalachian State University’s chapter of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is enjoying continued success regionally and nationally. The chapter has received, for the second year in a row, the highest rating given to chapters, the four-star chapter award.

Winning the four-star award from the national office makes the chapter eligible to receive all awards given by the national organization.

“We are not a huge chapter, but we make ourselves competitive with the big chapters,” said Dr. Sharon Pennell, the chapter’s advisor.

The Appalachian State chapter is one of 19 chapters in its region. Rival chapters include the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Maryland. Despite competition with larger universities in 2007, the chapter also won the Regional Outstanding Chapter of the Year award.

In order to compete for awards, each chapter must submit an annual report of the chapter’s year-to-date activities. Some of these activities include five service projects, the development of professionalism and sending students to regional and national conferences.

“We do a lot of service projects, and I think that is why we get a high rating,” Pennell added about the recent success. “The chapter puts a great deal of its resources into service projects and diversity projects, along with professional development efforts by bringing in guest speakers.”

The SPJ chapter at Appalachian State University focuses on encouraging good journalism, developing students into professional networkers and better equipping members to find a job in their desired field upon graduation.

North Carolina Artist and Native, Mike Helsabeck, again demonstrates his pride and support for his alma mater Appalachian State University with his new release “Evolution of a Champion.”  The art reproduction features Appalachian football helmets throughout the years as well as the three NCAA football Championship trophies.

At a release event for “The First Mountaineer”, Mike’s first art release with the Appalachian theme, hosted by Charleston Forge in Boone, NC, back in April 2007, Chancellor Peacock startled everyone when he said, “Mike, you did it wrong.” as he examined the then untitled “Do It Yosef”, the second Appalachian painting .  Peacock’s explanation – “there is only 1 Championship trophy, but don’t fix it yet – we’re going for 3!”  After November’s championship victory, Mike painted “Evolution of a Champion” in celebration of that third win.

Helsabeck, a 1988 graduate of ASU, is a relative newcomer to the art industry. His degree in communications from ASU propelled him to a successful 20 year career in radio. Helsabeck rose from part time DJ in the early 1980’s to an advertising executive in the 1990’s and in 1996, Helsabeck was hired by Curtis Media in Raleigh as the youngest large market station manager in North Carolina. In 2003 during a promotion with the nationally syndicated John Boy and Billy show Helsabeck met Phil Robertson, known throughout the world as the Duck Commander. The meeting provided Helsabeck the opportunity to pick up a paintbrush and within a year, Helsabeck “retired” from radio to pursue his newly discovered talent.

Helsabeck is currently serving his third consecutive year as NC Duck’s Unlimited’s artist of the year and has been the featured artist of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission annual Calendar in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He was selected to create the painting of the new Greensboro skyline for the 100th anniversary of the Greensboro Merchants Association. His artwork has been featured by the NC Waterfowler’s Association, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the NC Wildlife Habitat Fund, and Quail Unlimited. His gallery, “The Mike Helsabeck Collection,” located at The Shoppes at the Richard Childress Vineyards opened in October 2006.

For more information contact Robin Bivens, executive director of the Mike Helsabeck Collection, at 336-249-DUCK (3825) or robin@mikehelsabeck.com or go to www.mikehelsabeck.com to view the gallery and other art available by Mike.

Appalachian State University’s Office of Printing and Publications in the Thomas W. Reese Center for Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology has won three Printing Industries of the Carolinas (PICA) Awards for 2007. 

The 41^st annual awards banquet recognizing all winners was held Jan. 19 at the Grandover Resort and Spa in Greensboro. 

Since 1966, the PICA Awards have been the premier symbol of excellence for the graphics industry in the Carolinas. PICA’s mission is to protect and promote the common interest of the printing industry and to help its members prosper, both individually and collectively, through fellowship, education and cooperative action. 

Appalachian’s awards include: 

• Best of Category for Internal Communications (1, 2, or 3 colors) for the “Staff Update” designed by Angie Norris and produced by Chris Earp. 
• Best of Category for Single Sheet Fliers (1, 2, or 3 colors) for the “Writing Center flyer” designed by Ed Gaither and produced by Chris Earp. 
• Award of Excellence for Letterhead (2 or 3 colors) for the printing of Appalachian’s letterhead with layout completed by Angie Norris and production by Chris Earp. 

As part of Appalachian State University, Printing and Publications supports the educational mission of the University by serving the campus community with printing and other related services. 

 

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Twenty-one of the 61 Appalachian students named to the 2008 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges are students in the College of Fine and Applied Arts. The College includes the Departments of Art; Communication; Family & Consumer Sciences; Health, Leisure & Exercise Science; Military Science & Leadership; Nursing; Technology; and Theatre/Dance.

Campus nominating committees have included the names of these students based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. They join an elite group of students from more than 2,000 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreign nations.

Each recipient is invited to be honored at a ceremony on April 25. Fine and Applied Arts students named to Who’s Who are:

ART:

Chloe Farmer Ayres, Memphis, TN

Emily Susan Mackie, Lincolnton, NC

COMMUNICATION:

Benjamin Rogers Allen, Prior Lake, MN

Frances McKinley Blanton, Raleigh, NC

Susan Elizabeth Bursley, Simpsonville, SC

Grant Michael Haun, Charlotte, NC

Jada Lynn Jonas, Vale, NC

Julie Marie Koontz, Greensboro, NC

Brianna Jolie Needle, Cary, NC

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES:

Kimberly Quail Atwood, Durham, NC

Melissa Danielle Cook, Statesville, NC

Nadia Mirelle Rubio, Vilas, NC

Elizabeth Anne Santangelo, Asheville, NC

HEALTH, LEISURE & EXERCISE SCIENCE:

Tiffany Rose Hensley, Rutherfordton, NC

Emily Remshart Hoyt, Marietta, GA

Jacqueline Megan Irwin, Chattanooga, TN

Vonteena Gizelle Knotts, Charlotte, NC

Charmeen Elizabeth Mack, Charlotte, NC

Lily Sheldon Tallent, Cherryville, NC

MILITARY SCIENCE & LEADERSHIP:

Lindsey Nicole Blare, Jacksonville, NC

TECHNOLOGY:

Marcus Eugene Taylor, Fairview, NC