Sustainable Development

Dr. Laird Christensen

Introducing Dr. Laird Christensen to CFAA’s Sustainable Development May 30, 2025

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Laird Christensen as the new Chair of Sustainable Development in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

Sustainable Development, Fine and Applied Arts
AgSouth Grant 2025

The Sustainable Development Civic Garden Receives $5,000 Grant for 2025 from AgSouth’s Growing Our Communities Program Jan 27, 2025

The Sustainable Development Civic Garden, located at the Living Learning Center, is a place where faculty, students, and community members work together and innovate.

Sustainable Development
Chefs visit farm

Expanded partnership increases access to sustainable food on Appalachian’s campus Mar 1, 2019

To grow the campus farm-to-dining hall partnership, expand the amount of local food available to students, faculty and staff, Appalachian State... Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight

Students view exhibition

A growing learning community: Climate Stories Collaborative at Appalachian teaches students and faculty alike Feb 28, 2019

Sustainability has long been a core value shared by faculty, staff and students at Appalachian State University.

Sustainable Development, Sustainability Spotlight
Patrick Ross in Madagascar

Appalachian student and Gilman Award recipient conducts independent study in Madagascar Feb 6, 2019

During fall 2018, senior sustainable development major Patrick Ross embarked on the journey of a lifetime to the remote forest of Anjana

Sustainability Spotlight, Sustainable Development
Wilson Scholar Jabari Moore

Students initiate peace and justice through Global Peacebuilding Project Jan 17, 2019

Interpersonal communication, access to education and understanding of homophobia and transphobia. Appalachian State University students

Sustainable Development
Timber Sports Team

Appalachian Timber Sports Team puts forestry skills to the test at annual Woodsmen’s Meet Nov 20, 2018

On Oct. 6, the Appalachian State University Timber Sports Team participated in the 23rd John G.

Sustainable Development, Sustainablity
Earl Swift

Author Earl Swift visits Appalachian’s campus Nov. 13 Oct 18, 2018

“Chesapeake Requiem” author and journalist Earl Swift will visit Appalachian State University’s campus on Nov.

Communication, Sustainable Development, Sustainablity
Furniture design students

From the tree to the public Jul 11, 2018

Sustainably harvested lumber. The Japanese philosophy of Ma. Video documentaries. The WantedDesign showcase in New York City.

Sustainability Spotlight, Communication, Sustainable Development, Applied Design