edited by Kistler Hunt
Volume 6, Issue 34
August 2, 2023
Dear Honors students and friends of Honors,
It seems we have reached the point in the year where we, without fail, ask ourselves “how did summer go by so fast?” My hope is that your summer was spent doing, acting, being, and engaged, whether that be in Boone or somewhere else. Maybe you did an internship, maybe a summer job, maybe you traveled, or maybe you spent time learning about, or becoming involved in your family or local community! In whatever activities you participated, I hope you were able to stay connected and invested, that you have gained valuable perspective and been rejuvenated in real-life experiences.
With the new school year approaching in less than three weeks, I wish you all a restful end to the summer and a smooth transition back to Boone. Remember to pause every now and then, especially during the stressful times of move-in. Every new school year marks a new chapter— one filled with exciting experiences and memories. Remember to make every page worthwhile, and please share with us the experiences you’ve had over the summer. We would love to highlight your stories and knowledge with the rest of the Honors community in an upcoming Honors Wednesday Memo!
All the best,
Kistler Hunt
Upcoming Opportunities:
Interim Dean Vicky is happy to help you apply; send her an email at klimavw@appstate.edu
Turchin Center Curatorial Assistant Applications
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is hiring a temporary curatorial assistant for the upcoming academic year. Curatorial assistants will be part of an exhibitions team supporting a variety of professional duties and tasks related to day-to-day administrative and research tasks and will assist with the Turchin Center’s programming throughout the year. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in an art-related field and at least three years of experience working in art galleries, museums, or other exhibition spaces. The closing date for this position is August 4. For more information and to apply, click here.
Non-Degree Seeking Program Applications
The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies is currently accepting applications for its non-degree seeking programs for the Fall 2023 semester. Those enrolled in a non-degree seeking program are able to take graduate coursework, without having to be enrolled in a degree- or certificate-conferring program. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2023 semester is August 7.
College of Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Award Nominations
The College of Arts and Sciences is now accepting nomination applications for its faculty and staff awards for the 2022-2023 academic year. The awards highlight the exemplary work completed by faculty and staff and recognize their incredible service to the University. Faculty and staff can submit nominations, and students are able to submit nominations for most awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is August 28. To learn more about each award offered and to nominate a faculty or staff, click here.
Global Symposium Call for Proposals
Presentation proposals are now being accepted from students, faculty, and staff for the 11th annual Appalachian Global Symposium to take place during International Education Week on November 15. The Appalachian Global Symposium highlights the global education activities of Appalachian faculty, staff, and students by providing a platform for the sharing of recent activities that contribute to the university's global mission. The deadline for submissions is October 9. For more information and to submit a proposal, click here.
Fulbright US Student Awards Competition
Fulbright Canada is now accepting applications for its Fulbright US Student Awards Competition. The awards invite American students to take up an academic year (9 months) of study at any college, university, think tank, or government agency in Canada. Students interested in pursuing graduate school are especially encouraged to apply. Students can explore a wide range of scholarly issues, including important contemporary issues relevant to Canada, the United States, and the relationship between the United States and Canada. If awarded the Fulbright award, students will begin their studies in September 2024. The deadline to apply is October 10. For more information and any questions, contact Iman Abdulmoneim.
Stay in the Know:
Campus Activities: Welcome Week Event
As a part of Welcome Week several events will be held on campus the week of August 14-18 before the first day of classes. On August 15 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m, Campus Activities will host an event featuring sporting equipment scattered throughout Sanford Mall, yard games, and crafts. For more information, click here.
Career Development Center Bingo: Welcome Week Event
On August 16, the Career Development Center will host a Bingo event from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The event will provide participants with resources of the Career Development Center and information about how the Center prepares you for career readiness and success. To learn more, click here.
Boonearoo Music Festival: Welcome Week Event
The Office of Campus Activities will be hosting their annual Boonearoo Music Festival on August 16 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. The event will feature artists Deep Pocket and Daytona. For more information, click here.
Collegiate Recovery Community Rock Painting: Welcome Week Event
The Collegiate Recovery Community part of the Office of Wellness and Prevention Services will be hosting a rock painting event on August 17 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Participants will be able to paint their own rocks and then walk through campus afterwards to hide their creations. For more information, contact Wellness and Prevention Services.
2023 Morgan Science Lecture Series: Dr. Richard Alley
The College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting their annual Morgan Science Lecture Series, which stimulates scientific understanding and research among the sciences by bringing innovative and prominent researchers to Appalachian State University's campus. The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences will host this year’s lecture, with Dr. Richard Alley, the Evan Pugh University Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Alley’s lecture, titled “Finding the Good News on Climate and Energy,” will take place on October 26 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
In the Honors Spotlight
Dr. Stephanie Smith Thomas ’10 presented the 2023 Honors College Distinguished Alumni Award
Photo features Dr. Thomas (right) with Interim Dean Dr. Vicky Klima. Photo by Chase Reynolds.
The Honors College awarded Dr. Stephanie Smith Thomas ‘10 the 2022-23 Distinguished Alumni Award at the University’s 2023 Alumni Awards Gala, held in the Grandview Ballroom on July 15, 2023. The Honors College presents the Distinguished Alumni Award to a former student in the College who has made a lasting impact on society and the university through their outstanding professional, philanthropic and volunteer accomplishments. In 2010, Dr. Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology, earning University and Department of Psychology Honors from App State. Dr. Thomas went on to earn her master’s degree and doctorate in experimental social psychology at Ohio University. In 2021, Dr. Thomas became a User Experience researcher at TIAA in Charlotte, where she conducts research with participants, plan sponsors, associates, and the general population.
To read more about Dr. Thomas and her involvement with Honors at App State, click here.
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