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CAA-Funded Field Trip Transforms Art History Students Through Experiential Learning in NYC
Nov 10, 2025

The fourteen Department of Art students enrolled in Dr. Erin Peters’ ARH 4030 capstone class traveled to New York City for experiential learning and professional development October 30 - November 2, 2025 with support from the College Art Association’s Art History Travel Fund.

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The Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) Premieres Eight Original Works from November 19-23
Nov 10, 2025

BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University's Department of Theatre and Dance is premiering eight original dance works during the Fall Appalachian Dance Ensemble (FADE) at 7 p.m. from November 19 through 22 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 23 in Valborg Theatre on the university campus.

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Raichle named chair of the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
Apr 27, 2017

Dr. Brian Raichle has been named chair of the Appalachian State University Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment after...

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Downtown Boone community art parade to be held May 5
Apr 26, 2017

By Jennie Carlisle

**Update: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the procession has shifted to become a festive party inside HOW Space...

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Appalachian professor travels to India to study costume design
Apr 20, 2017

Martha Marking, professor of theatre and dance at Appalachian State University, designed both costumes and makeup for “Flight from the...

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Fine and Applied Arts faculty awarded Innovation Scholars funding
Apr 20, 2017

Three of the five collaborative projects funded by the Chancellor's first Innovation Scholars program are led by Fine and Applied Arts faculty....

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Q&A with South African playwright Muthal Naidoo
Apr 19, 2017

By Nancye Edwards

The writer visits the High Country to participate in the world premiere of her work, “Flight from the...

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Appalachian State University presents "Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" on April 19
Apr 19, 2017

"Troubled Water: Voices from Bath" is a multi-media presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The event uses exquisite...

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IDEXlab unveils HOW Space to promote community collaboration [The Appalachian]
Apr 14, 2017

On  April 7, faculty and students of the IDEXlab joined student artists and the public to celebrate the unveiling of the HOW Space, a...

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Appalachian State University presents world premiere production by noted South African playwright
Apr 13, 2017

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Appalachian State University is producing the world premiere of “Flight from the Mahabharath” by noted...

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Applied Design hosts “Showcase 2017” on April 23
Apr 12, 2017

The Department of Applied Design’s Apparel Design and Merchandising program will present “Showcase 2017” at Holmes Convocation Center on Sunday,...