April 12
Suicide on Campus: Real Stories of Depression in College
6:00 p.m. Raley Hall, Room 1020
The film takes a hard hitting look at the causes of suicide at colleges and universities and what students can do if they think a friend or relative is at risk. Discussion to follow.
April 13
International Ball
9:00 p.m. - 12 midnight
Whitewater Lounge
Plemmons-Student Union
April 14-21
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts "The Graphic Imperative: International Posters for Peace, Social Justice and the Environment 1965-2005"
Gallery Hours:
Sun., Mon - Closed
Tues, Wed., Thu., Sat. - 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Fri - 12:00-8:00 p.m. More information
April 15 - 20
Appalachian State's International Film Series, (click here for more information)
April 16
In Our Own Voice: Living With Mental Illness
7:00-9:00 pm
Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union
Presented by New River Behavioral Healthcare this powerful and informative program by and about people living with mental illness, consists of a 14-minute video and live presentations by individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness who are trained to facilitate these discussions. Affirming and interactive, "In Our Own Voice" is organized around five major areas: Dark Days, Acceptance, Treatment, Coping Strategies, and Successes, Hopes and Dreams. Anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of mental illness is encouraged to attend.
April 17
Julia Ebel - Appalachian Culture presentation for students
Bethel School
Julia has written children's books about Ms Addie Clawson, Deep Gap mail carrier for 30 years, and also about Orville
Hicks. She will tell stories from these books and other books she has written about Appalachian life.
April 18th
Betty Wells - Appalachian Culture presentation for students
Bethel School
Betty does a hands-on program exploring what is was like to live in Watauga county in the first part of the 20th century. The children will help make butter as a part of her presentation.
April 19
A Taste of Africa
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Multicultural Center
You are invited to a dinner of a variety of foods from some African countries. This meal is part of the efforts to raise funds for members of the Uganda Link Team 07 who will travel to Uganda from June 30 to August 2, 2007. Suggested minimum contribution: $3.00 students and $5.00 all others. Additional donations will be welcome. Chef Jacob Matovu is the coordinator.
After the dinner you will be encouraged to proceed to the Panel Discussion on Contemporary African Issues: Perspectives from Appalachian State University Africanists.
April 19
Contemporary African Issues: Perspectives from Appalachian State University Africanists
5:00-6:00 pm
Belk library Lecture Hall, Room 114
Is Africa a country or continent? Is there more to Africa than wars, famine, and poverty? Come listen and participate in a live discussion led by a panel of ASU African professors, staff and students, and American Africanists (American experts on Africa).
April 19
Stop Suicide Now
8:00 pm
Sanford Mall
Candle Light Vigil This vigil is to celebrate the survivors of suicide attempts and to provide an opportunity for families and friends to honor the memory of those who have died through suicide.
April 22
The ASU Gospel Choir Concert
6:00 pm
Farthing Auditorium
April 23
Appalachian Distinguished Alumna, 2007
Biotshepo “Bibi” Giyose
Senior Food and Nutrition Security adviser
African Union’s New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) http://www.nepad.org/2005/files/contactus.php
11:00 AM
“Out of Africa: Sustainable Development and Advocacy”
Belk Library 114
2:00 PM
“Food Security Issues in African Cultures: The Impact of Nutrition”
Women’s Studies, Sustainable Development, community members
Belk Library 114
April 27
International Festival exploring many cultures
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hardin Park School |
