edited by Kaylie Morales
Volume 8, Issue 22
March 5, 2025
Dear Honors Community,
Today’s spotlight story introduces Dr. Megen Culpepper, our Honors College STEM academic mentor. Dr. Culpepper’s story emphasizes what makes our Honors College mentoring so special. While your mentors are advisors, helping you select courses that keep you on track for graduation, they are also much more. Mentoring is a lasting relationship that supports your holistic development, helping you become leaders, engaged citizens, and well-balanced community members. Mentors listen and share key insights, empowering you to make informed decisions and connecting you with resources that enhance your growth.
If you haven’t already, please be sure to connect with your mentor before class registration begins in April. Additionally, we have a new way for you to stay connected with the Honors College: follow our new Appalachian State University Honors College LinkedIn page. This platform will provide you with updates, networking opportunities, and a space to engage with our community.
Best wishes,
Vicky
Upcoming Opportunities:
Interim Dean Vicky is happy to help you apply; send her an email at klimavw@appstate.edu
Climate Stories Showcase
The Climate Stories Collaborative and Pathways to Resilience are hosting their annual “Climate Stories Showcase,” on April 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity for students and faculty to artistically express the ways climate change impacts our local and global communities. The deadline to submit the intent to participate form is Friday, March 7. For more information about this showcase, click here.
Volunteer Locally through Clean Waterways
Clean Waterways of the High Country is calling for volunteers to help in cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While major efforts have cleared the largest debris, the waterways still need help to return to their pristine state. To learn more about Clean Waterways of the High Country and volunteer opportunities, click here.
Taste of Dialogue Series
The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership is hosting a free dinner, presentation, and panel discussion on Wednesday, March 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Parkway Ballroom. The event will focus on artificial intelligence in the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to share their experiences and opinions concerning the use of AI in academia. To RSVP, click here. For more information, contact Summer Wisdom.
2025–2026 College Advising Corps Adviser
The Appalachian College Advising Corps is hiring recent college graduates to serve as full-time College Advisers in high schools across Western North Carolina for the 2025-2026 academic year. This program aims to increase the number of underrepresented students who enter and complete post-secondary education. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and positions can be filled midway through the year depending on program needs. To apply for this position, click here.
2nd Campus Activities Leadership & Learning Summit
The Office of Campus Activities and Community-Engaged Leadership is hosting their second Campus Activities Leadership & Learning Summit (CALLS) on Wednesday, March 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Parkway Ballroom. This event will offer a chance to develop leadership skills and provide a space for clubs to showcase their activities, including successes, overcoming challenges, tactics, and more. To RSVP, click here. For questions, contact Kaleigh Del Greco.
Stay in the Know:
Brian Harnetty Residency
The Hayes School of Music and High Country Humanities are hosting Brian Harnetty’s residency on Wednesday, March 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, March 6 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Rosen Concert Hall. Harnetty is an interdisciplinary sound artist who works with archives and communities to foster social change. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, click here.
The 66th Boyles Distinguished Lecture
The Walker College of Business is hosting Todd M. Campbell for the 66th Boyles Distinguished Lecture on Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. Campbell, the president and CEO of Builders Insurance, will present “Risk and Reward: The Transformative Power of YES in Business and Life.” For more information, click here.
Archaeology and Environmental Justice Symposium
The Department of Anthropology and the Pathways to Resilience are hosting an archaeology and environmental justice symposium on Monday, March 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Belk Library room 114. This symposium will highlight research from Africa and the Americas, exploring past human and environment interactions and relationships. For more information, click here.
INTAPP Coffee Buzz 5K Race
International Appalachian (INTAPP) is hosting their 13 Annual Coffee Buzz on Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. in Durham Park. This is a great opportunity to support INTAPP and raise funds for the Landon Hill Memorial Scholarship, which helps App State students study abroad. For more information, click here. For questions, contact Savanna Fortlage.
Online LSAT Bootcamp
LSAT Ally Test Prep is hosting a free, online session titled “How to Continue Your LSAT Studies,” on Thursday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Zoom. This session offers students the opportunity to prepare for the LSAT, a crucial component of law school applications. To register for this event, click here.
In the Honors Spotlight
Introducing Honors College academic mentor Dr. Megen Culpepper
Dr. Megen Culpepper, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry & Fermentation Sciences, joined the Honors College team of academic mentors in the fall of 2023. Dr. Culpepper mentors Honors College students pursuing majors in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM). Honors College mentors play a crucial role in the Honors College by supporting students’ holistic development and fostering engagement outside their disciplines. As an Honors College academic mentor, Dr. Culpepper utilizes her own training and interdisciplinary expertise to support students. She explained, “I sincerely believe in developing each student towards their individual goals. No one student’s college experience is the same and mentoring students towards their goals is a responsibility and privilege I do not take lightly.”
To learn more about Dr. Culpepper and her role in the Honors College, click here.