Faculty, staff and students are invited to celebrate the founding of Appalachian’s new University College on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. in the lobby of D.D. Dougherty Hall (between Old Library Classroom Building and the new library). Light refreshments will be served. Board of Trustees Chair Jim Deal, Chancellor Ken Peacock and Provost Stan Aeschleman will make remarks beginning at 4:45 p.m.