Archive for January, 2008
Record Number of Students Applying to Appalachian State University
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Appalshop Talk
Appalshop media artist Tom Hansell will present the artist talk “Slow Voltage: Connecting Electricity, Appalachia, and You” Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in Room 114 Belk Library and Information Commons. Hansell’s projects examine energy policy from the perspective of people in Kentucky’s coalfields who live with the direct consequences of the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels. Hansell will show examples of his documentary films and solar-powered video installations, and discuss his work at the Appalshop media arts center, as well as his work as an artist-in-residence at the university’s Center for Appalachian Studies. His talk is sponsored by the Center for Appalachian Studies.
Smoking cessation classes begin Feb. 5
The first of a series of smoking cessation classes for faculty, staff and students at Appalachian will be offered on campus beginning Feb. 5. Learn more at www.wellness.appstate.edu. Smokers can quit now with help available at www.quitnownc.org or by calling (800) QUIT-NOW (784-8669).
Career Development Center sponsors essay contest for students
The Career Development Center is sponsoring a student essay contest to honor former director Dr. David Ball. All juniors, seniors and graduate students seeking an internship, full-time job or entrance into an advanced degree program are eligible to apply. Two essays will be selected with the winners receiving a $250 gift certificate and an appointment with a personal shopper at a local clothing store. Essays should be between 650 and 900 words and focus on a faculty or staff member at Appalachian who has greatly influenced the student’s career plans. An entry form and more information about the contest are available at www.careers.appstate.edu. The deadline for submissions is March 1.
