edited by Em Acuña
Volume 9, Issue 23
March 4, 2026
Dear Honors College students,
In the last eight weeks, you’ve pushed your boundaries—in the classroom, through your research, and across our campus. As you head into Spring Break, I hope you truly embrace the pause. Take time to recharge, celebrate all that you’ve accomplished, and return knowing you’re surrounded by faculty, staff, and Honors peers who want to see you thrive!
I’m proud of you and can’t wait to see the energy and ideas you bring back.
Best wishes,
Vicky
Upcoming Opportunities:
Dr. Klima is happy to help you apply; send her an email at klimavw@appstate.edu
Honors College Thesis Workshops
Taylor Carillo, the Honors College graduate assistant, is hosting a series of Thesis Workshop nights! These workshops are open to all honors students at any point in their thesis journey. Take the time to talk about thesis requirements, timeline, review what you have completed thus far, brainstorm, proofread, and even practice your defense if needed. Sessions will be hosted from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in App Hall 85. RSVP for any of the upcoming sessions via this link.
NCHC Partners in Peace Course
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) is accepting applications for the virtual Fall 2026 Partners in Peace course, “The Nobel Peace Prize Laureates – Exemplars of Determination, Faith, and Hope in Striving Towards Peace.” The 3-credit course taught by Dr. Henrik Syse and Dr. Kevin W. Dean will run virtually on Tuesday nights from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST. Students enrolled in the course will travel to Oslo, Norway, to attend the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize celebrations. Applications are due March 20. To apply, visit this link.
Education Career Fair
The Career Development Center (CDC) will host the Education Career Fair on Friday, March 20 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. This event connects education-focused employers with talented students and alumni from the Reich College of Education. Students are encouraged to bring their resume and dress in professional or business casual attire. Register for this event via Handshake.
NC Space Grant
The NC Space Grant Undergraduate Research Scholarship is open for applications. The NC Space Grant awards approximately ten scholarships to undergraduate students who are pursuing academics in STEM fields that support NASA’s Mission Directorates. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2026, with letters of recommendation due by 5:00 p.m. on March 16, 2026. To learn more about the scholarship, join an information session hosted at 12:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
Call for Abstracts: 2026 Bringing Southeast Asia Home Workshop
The 2026 Bringing Southeast Asia Home workshop is currently accepting abstracts from all academic disciplines. The workshop will be held at UNC Chapel Hill on April 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The theme of this year’s workshops is sustainability, but all submitted abstracts will be considered, whether they address the theme or not. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2026. To learn more about the event, visit their website.
Stay in the Know:
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series invites authors to come and discuss their works throughout the semester. The next event will feature author Tim Earley on Wednesday, March 18 for a craft talk at 3:30 p.m. and a reading at 6:00 p.m. in PSU 201B. Each talk and reading in the series is free and open to the public. For more information, read the press release. A book sale and signing will follow each reading.
Pathways to Resilience Climate Events
The Pathways to Resilience QEP and partners across campus host opportunities for students to grow climate literacy. Anna Jane Joyner, “Hollywood’s Climate Advisor” and founder of Good Energy Stories, will present “Storytelling with a Climate Lens” on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. in PSU 420. There will be a student conversation panel following the presentation at 2:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Appalachian State University at the Schaefer Center, March 19 - 21, 2026. BANFF is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. Tickets are on sale now, $15 for App State students and $20 for the public, on the Schaefer website.
Bodies on the Brink: The Surgeon’s Dilemma and the Vicksburg Campaign
The Department of History, supported by the College of Arts and Sciences, will host Dr. Lindsay Rae Smith Privette for the 2026 Civil War Speaker Series. Dr. Privette will present “Bodies on the Brink: The Surgeon’s Dilemma and the Vicksburg Campaign” on Thursday, March 19, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in IG Greer Auditorium. This presentation will explore the role surgeons played in the Vicksburg campaign during the American Civil War and how the war shaped interactions between soldiers and surgeons. This event is free and open to the public.
Earth Month Cook-In: Planet on a Plate
The Office of Sustainability and Energy Management is excited to host “Planet on a Plate”, a 1-hour cooking class led by Carla Ramsdell and Tina Houston. This cooking class focuses on recipes using easy-to-find, inexpensive ingredients. The session will be hosted on Sunday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. The session is free and open to anyone, whether you are a new or experienced cook. To register, fill out the Google form and get the ingredient list.
In the Honors Spotlight
3 Honors College students selected as 2026 Holland Fellows will travel to study Asian markets
Top photos depict Yauri Hatcher (left), Lorena Moors Cely (center) and Harley Locklear (right).
Three Honors College students have been selected to participate in the 2026 William R. Holland International Business Fellowship program. For this two-semester fellowship, students participate in spring and summer courses and spend two weeks exploring business and culture abroad. This year, the fellows will travel to Cambodia, Hong Kong and Vietnam. The Honors College students with their featured 2026 Holland Fellows’ profiles include:
To read the full story from Appalachian Today, click here.
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