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History professor studies how Appalachian culture became a part of U.S. foreign policy

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BOONE—For a brief time in the 1960s and ’70s, exhibits about the Appalachia region were sent to Finland and Latin America with subtle messages about the U.S. government’s expectations of foreign leaders.
Dr. Michael Krenn, a professor of history at Appalachian State University, has written a chapter about American public policy and Appalachia in the recently [...]

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CNN Security Analyst Peter Bergen speaks March 23 at Appalachian; NPR correspondent Anne Garrels’ talk canceled

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BOONE—A talk by NPR senior foreign correspondent Anne Garrels scheduled for March 23 at Appalachian State University has been canceled. Garrels has been called away on an assignment.
Speaking on campus in her place is CNN security analyst Peter Bergen. His talk begins at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium. Admission is free.
Bergen’s talk is titled “Obama’s [...]

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Black Banjo Gathering Reunion held March 24-27 at Appalachian

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BOONE—The Black Banjo Gathering Reunion will be held at Appalachian State University, March 24-27. The event will include concerts, workshops, films, jams, panel discussions, dancing and lectures.
Appalachian first hosted the Black Banjo Gathering in 2005. The event was attended by Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons and Justin Robinson who went on to form the highly successful [...]

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Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Appalachian March 26-27

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BOONE – The films “Finding Farley” and “Africa Revolutions Tour” are among films that will be shown March 26-27 during the Banff Mountain Film Festival at Appalachian State University.
The film festival – hosted by Outdoor Programs – will be held in Farthing Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for students and $9 for [...]

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ACT service-learning program celebrates its 10th anniversary

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BOONE – Appalachian and the Community Together’s (ACT) service-learning program will celebrate its 10th anniversary at a luncheon on Friday, April 9.  Outstanding students, alumni, community partners, or faculty members who have been involved in the growth and development of the ACT program can be nominated for awards to be presented at the luncheon.
To nominate [...]

Boone News @ March 11, 2010