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Evelyn Berry is a trans author, editor and educator from South Carolina. She is the recipient of a 2023 National Endowment for the Arts creative writing fellowship, 2020 BOOM Chapbook Prize from Bateau Press, 2019 Broad River Prize for Prose and 2018 Emrys Poetry Prize, among other honors. Her work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, Gigantic Sequins, beestung, Raleigh Review, Taco Bell Quarterly and elsewhere. Grief Slut (Sundress Publications, 2023) is her debut poetry collection.

The week of November 7 marks the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, or "The Night of Broken Glass." Kristallnacht was a turning point in the beginning of the Holocaust. In two days and nights, a program was carried out against Jews in Germany, Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia by the growing Nazi paramilitary. Michael Berkowicz will speak about his experience in Europe as a child survivor of the Holocaust, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask him questions.

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences — with support from the University Forum Lecture Series — is pleased to welcome paleoecologist Dr. Kevin Uno, an associate professor in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. In his lecture, Uno will discuss the following: Hominins, including the earliest humans, evolved in a world with little to no control over the Earth's ever-changing climate and their environment.

This event is sold out. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of Black Violin, the groundbreaking duo that has captivated audiences around the globe, harmoniously merging the sophistication of classical melodies with the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Experience the evolution of Black Violin from their humble beginnings to widespread acclaim with a show that promises to leave you feeling inspired, energized, and uplifted.

Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.

Please join the Appalachian State University Community for a Veterans Day ceremony and reception.

Dr. David K. Thomson is an associate professor of history at Sacred Heart University. In his lecture, Thomson will discuss: How does one package and sell confidence in the stability of a nation riven by civil strife? This was the question that loomed before the Philadelphia financial house of Jay Cooke & Company, entrusted by the U.S. government with an unprecedented sale of bonds to finance the Union war effort in the early days of the American Civil War.

The 16th annual Doctoral Symposium will be held virtually. The symposium theme is “Leading (In)Between” and Dr. Leslie Alexander, Superintendent of Watauga County Schools, will be the keynote speaker. This event is free and all current doctoral students, alums, RCOE faculty, and friends of the program are invited to participate. Current students are particularly encouraged to present their emerging research and scholarly leadership projects with the community.

The “Spooky Duke” is a certified 5K and 10K race with a free Costume March and Contest where children, adults and pets can all show off their unique costumes and share in the fun. All proceeds benefit Parent to Parent FSN-High Country.

Make your plans to be in the High Country for Homecoming 2024. The fun lasts all week long and culminates with the App State football game on Saturday, October 26. Break out your black and gold — there will be events for all Mountaineers!

The Appalachian State University Global Symposium is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to share their global work on a professional platform while simultaneously contributing to global learning at Appalachian. Symposium presenters will discuss a variety of topics including science, technology, business, education, music, and politics.

A tradition celebrated each fall to honor App State’s founders and the first day of classes in 1899.