Appalachian State University

Join us at the Turchin Center for this fun and festive event, while engaging with a variety of new exhibitions, discovering the world of the contemporary visual arts, and connecting with others who share a passion for the arts. The First Friday Art Crawl is an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, enjoy live music and refreshments and spend time with fellow arts patrons while exploring one of the most exciting venues in town: a collection of six galleries filled with a diverse mix of contemporary art by local, regional and international artists.

Dr. Katherine Ledford, professor of Appalachian Studies, will share her expertise prior to a performance of Horn in the West. The pre-performance talk is free and open to the public. This program is the sixth one in High Country Humanities' ongoing series “Connecting Local and Global Rural Cultures.” This series of talks, workshops, demonstrations and film screenings is supported by a grant from North Carolina Humanities.

Welcome to App is an extension of summer orientation and is geared toward helping new students learn their way around campus, making friends and learning more about the university before classes start. The schedule includes programs that will help students feel comfortable and confident about life in and out of the classroom. Many of the events are just about making friends and having fun!

Relive the fun and carefree days of childhood at App-y Days, with giant inflatables, a custom street sign station, and Kona Ice. Capture memories with Boone Photo Booth and challenge your friends to yard games like cornhole, giant Jenga, and Spikeball. Join us filled with laughter, fun, and unforgettable memories as you embrace your inner child and start your adventure at Appalachian State University!

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience programs through Community-Engaged Leadership.

Join Mountaineer Recovery Community as we welcome students to App by providing a space to create and connect. We will be painting rocks which you can take to decorate your dorm or hide on campus for other students to find. We will provide all art materials and snacks to fuel your creativity.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the Office of Sustainability & Energy Management, including the opportunity to tour one of our campus gardens as well as create terrariums to take home.

Need to register to vote or update your registration for the upcoming elections? Come see us to update your registrations, ask registration/voting questions, and/or find out more information about the upcoming election! We will be located right outside of the CEL Office (PSU 138).

Come join us at Boonearoo, a music festival just for Appalachian students and friends! Educated Guess and Your Friends will play from 7-10 pm and yard games will be provided for those who want to play and listen. Can't wait to see you all at this fun mini-festival!

Welcome to App! Come to Sanford Mall and Varsity Gym from 9 PM to Midnight for AppSpectacular! We'll have three live bands including Only Alibis, The Weasels, and Skydivers. There will be FREE FOOD, giveaways, snow-cones, yard games, and more! Simultaneously, in Varsity Gym, we will have a DJ, bounce houses, and games. It's gonna be super fun!

Whether you are a first-year student or a continuing student looking for engagement opportunities, Club Expo is the perfect way to get involved. Learn about clubs and organizations, campus resources, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and meet new people. ALL students are welcome to attend.

Join App State faculty members for folk music demonstrations and listen and learn to identify the defining characteristics of folk genres. Dr. Laurie Semmes will speak about the bandura, the national instrument of Ukraine, and Mark Freed will present on Appalachian folk music. Following these presentations, Dr. Jacob Kopcienski will lead an audience question-and-answer session. Free and open to the public.