Honors Wednesday Memo: Volume 9, Issue 31, Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Dear Honors College Family,
Earlier this month, we celebrated our May 2026 Honors graduates. Their stories reminded me of what Honors can be at its best. It is not a single path, but a shared commitment to ideas and each other. I am proud of what these graduates accomplished, and how they supported one another making space for our community to grow with them. As summer begins, I hope you will carry that spirit with you and continue to share your curiosity and care as you engage in local and global communities beyond App State.
Best wishes,
Vicky
Upcoming Opportunities:
Dr. Klima is happy to help you apply; send her an email at klimavw@appstate.edu
HR Science Research Team
App State’s HR Science Research Team is looking for new members to join for the 2026-2027 academic year. This team consists of faculty from the Departments of Management and Psychology, along with graduate and undergraduate students who strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. The team also offers interested individuals a chance to earn academic research credit. Apply to join the team with this google form. For any questions, email Tony Grebentsov.
2026 App State Energy Summit Poster Competition
The Appalachian Energy Center and Office of Sustainability are sponsoring the 2026 Energy Summit Student Poster Competition. Students can submit a poster abstract by May 15 for research related to sustainability and energy to be presented during the summit on June 3-5. Apply via this form. For any questions, email James Sharp.
Volunteer for Honors College Move-in and Welcome Week
The Honors College invites upper-class students to volunteer for move-in and the Welcome Week activities. Upper-class volunteers help our new students move into Cone Hall and start building vital first connections. To sign-up, complete the Move-in and Welcome Week volunteer form by June 5. Contact, Dr. Angela Mead with questions.
Call for Papers: International Mountain Studies Conference
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Center for Appalachian Studies invite in-person and virtual participation in the International Mountain Studies Conference, which will be held from October 1-3 at App State. Submit a proposal by June 15 for consideration. Contact, Dr. Katherine Ledford for more information.
Stay in the Know:
First Fridays Art Crawl with the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Join the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts for First Fridays Art Crawl in downtown Boone on June 5. Enjoy galleries featuring contemporary art exhibitions, meet local artists, and connect with the Boone community. A family-friendly Guided Tour will begin at 4:00 p.m. and all other activities will be 5:00–8:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information about the Art Crawl, visit Engage.
ARTtalk: John Shorb, Dieu Donné
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts will host an ARTtalk on June 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Turchin Center by John Shorb on June 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Turchin Center. Shorb is the artist behind the exhibition: Sculpting with Paper: Hand Papermaking at Dieu Donné, on display in Hodges and Community Galleries February 6 through August 8. This exhibit highlights innovative sculptural works—all crafted by paper—created by artists from around the world.
Niko Moon Live in Boone
Niko Moon will perform live in Boone on June 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Holmes Convocation Center. Special guests Adam Church and Midlife Trip set the stage with a high-energy set before Miko Moon performs. Purchase tickets on the App State Events website.
Appalachian Summer Festival
The Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources is the Appalachian Summer Festival kicking off with a performance by the Punch Brothers on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schaefer Center for Performing Arts. The Punch Brothers are a virtuosic quintet known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Contact the Schaefer Center or purchase tickets for the event.
In the Honors Spotlight
For the fourth year running an Honors College student has been elected to serve on App State’s Student Government Association leadership team
Yauri Hatcher, has just been elected as the Student Government Association (SGA) vice president for 2026-27. This is the fourth year in a row that an Honors College student has been elected and served on the leadership team of App State’s SGA. Hatcher is an international business major with a minor in Spanish. She entered the Honors College in the Fall 2025 semester, her second year at App State, and plans to graduate May 2028. Hatcher is also a 2026 Walker College of Business Holland Fellow and an App State Student Ambassador.
Have announcements to share? Submissions can be made to honors@appstate.edu. Any content received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday will be considered for the following week’s issue.