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The new plan will be released April 22, 2020 — the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. App State named No. 1 nationally for certified teachers The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards ranked Appalachian No. 1 in its “Top 50 Alma Maters by Total Number of NBCTs” list for the fourth consecutive year. Appalachian leads the nation for the number of National Board Certified Teachers — 2,057. App State ranked a 'Best' by 5 national publications Appalachian has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing schools for its academics, value, innovation and student veteran services, among other aspects. US News & World Report names App State Online programs among nation’s ‘best’ Appalachian’s online bachelor’s and graduate education programs — including those financially beneficial for student veterans and active-duty military members — rank among the best in the nation for 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report. News More news and features >>> Podcasts >>> Mountaineer Athletics >>> The Appalachian >>> Events Jan 25 African Dance/Drum Workshop January 25, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm No experience necessary! Bring your djembe if you have one. Diyé African Dance and Drum Ensemble is a new diversity/community outreach program of the Department of Theatre and Dance and the College of Fine and Applied Arts. Directed by Sherone Price and Baba Khalid Saleem, the Ensemble is open to University students and Boone community members. Jan 28 Film: Point of No Return (2017) January 28, 2020 7:00 pm “Point of No Return” takes you behind the headlines of the first solar-powered flight around the world—where two courageous pilots take turns battling nature, their own crew, and sometimes logic itself, to achieve the impossible. ... “This very audacious courage – we need this kind of spirit to change this world.” Followed by a panel discussion with members of Team Sunergy. Jan 29 Thom Young: Bespoke January 29, 2020 5:00 pm Thom Young is a writer based in Boone and Asheville. “Bespoke” is a poem and sometimes memoir describing queer life. Taking on sex, abuse, addiction and family trauma, this collection challenges conventional notions of reading and understanding ‘the other,’ while also charting a highly confessional and brutally honest sense of the self. Jan 31 Climate Action Planning - Public Forum January 31, 2020 1:00 pm Members of the Appalachian State community are invited to the first public forum for the forthcoming climate action plan. This is an opportunity for members of the community to weigh in with their knowledge, suggestions and solutions for the climate crisis. While the problem is global, the focus of this planning is on achievable goals for Appalachian State. Feb 1 Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group February 1, 2020 7:00 pm Singer/composer/actor Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Feb 3 Dionne Delli-Gatti: Promoting Clean Energy Through Community-Based Solutions February 3, 2020 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm As efforts to address the effects of climate change intensify, communities across the state and nation are working to promote clean energy solutions that will contribute to carbon emission reductions. This presentation will feature insights gained by the Environmental Defense Fund regarding barriers to clean energy adoption by communities and strategies for overcoming those barriers. Feb 3 Monday: Paint Night February 3, 2020 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Unleash your creative spirit with a step-by-step paint class! Follow along with our instructor to create your own little masterpiece. Feb 6 Courageous Conversations February 6, 2020 Panel discussion at 6 p.m. - Reception at 7 p.m. Courageous Conversations is an initiative of the Walker College's Inclusive Excellence Team with support from the Multicultural Student Development Center, the African American Alumni Association and the Black Student Association. The event is open to the public with no charge to attend. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to join. Feb 7 to 8 12th Annual Old-Time Fiddler's Convention February 7 - 8, 2020 This unique event draws over hundreds of attendees from across the region and celebrates the rich music, history, arts, and culture of the Appalachia region. Events include concerts, instructional workshops, music competitions, a gathering of luthiers, as well as a handmade market featuring crafters from across the region. Feb 7 Chatham Rabbits February 7, 2020 8:00 pm A new act to emerge from the fertile roots scene in the North Carolina Triangle, Chatham Rabbits is the husband-and-wife duo of Austin and Sarah McCombie, who captivate with intimate close-harmony singing in the vein of predecessors like Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, and a way of connecting with their audiences that is uniquely their own. Feb 19 5th Annual Civil War Speaker Series with Dr. Peter Carmichael February 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dr. Peter Carmichael, director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, as a part of this years Department of History’s Civil War Speakers Series , will discuss his most recent book published in 2018. In “The War for the Common Soldier: How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War America,” Carmicheal offers a unique perspective of the common soldier through dramatic stories based upon the letters and diaries of Union and Confederate soldiers. Feb 26 to Mar 1 “Five Mile Lake” by Rachel Bonds Feb 26 - Mar 1, 2020 A fog settles over a small town nestled on the banks of a pristine lake in Western Pennsylvania. As the play begins, the fog lifts over the lives of troubled 20-somethings, scrambling to escape the stifling weight of the past and leave naïve adolescent daydreaming for the hard work of creating lives that are meaningful. Events University Events >>> Mountaineer Athletics >>> Academic Calendar >>> Appalachian Cares Appalachian Cares is a place to find resources and supp...