Appalachian TodaySpring 2006 Congratulations, Mountaineers! Hurricane Stories Wine Testing Explorations magazine Appalachian State University’s Magazine chancellor’s column AppalachianSpring 2004 Coming to Appalachian! Today Through April 1 April 13 The Spotlight Is On Appalachian Volume 14 ▲ Number 1 “Women Artists of Poet and writer Simon Ortiz; It’s a great time to be a Mountaineer! The Mountaineers’ victory at the NCAA Divi- Western North Carolina” Visiting Writers Series, 7:30 sion I-AA National Championship has put Appalachian in the national spotlight, creat- Appalachian Today is published by the Office of juried exhibition, Turchin p.m. Plemmons Student Union Public Affairs in the University Advancement Division ing new opportunities for people to learn about our quality university. twice annually for alumni, faculty, staff, parents and Center for the Visual Arts friends of Appalachian State University. It is funded As quarterback Richie Williams said following December’s championship game, “It through unrestricted gifts to The Appalachian Fund. took a lot of people to make this thing go.” It certainly did. The road to the national Correspondence should be sent to Linda Coutant, April 20 championship took loyal fans, spirited students, and a dedicated cheerleading team and Poet Martin Espada; Visiting Editor, Appalachian Today, Office of Public Affairs, March 23 marching band. It took supportive faculty and staff and Appalachian State University, PO Box 32100, Peking Acrobats; Writers Series, 7:30 p.m. all those who have contributed scholarship funds over Boone, NC 28608-2100, (828) 262-2092. Performing Arts Series, 8 Plemmons Student Union the years. Everyone should feel a sense of pride in this p.m. Farthing Auditorium www.appalachiantoday.appstate.edu historically significant achievement, because the entire Appalachian Family helped make it possible. April 21-23 Chancellor The spotlight is shining on Appalachian; therefore, Kenneth E. Peacock March 25-26 “The Garden of Rikki Tikki Banff Mountain Film Tavi”; Appalachian Young we may see an increased demand for an Appalachian Interim Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Jerry Hutchens Festival; 7:30 p.m. People’s Theatre; 7 p.m. April education. People who had not heard of Appalachian prior to the championship game know us now. And Editor Farthing Auditorium 21, 2 p.m. April 22-23, Greer Linda Coutant ’01 MA Studio Theatre do you know what they see? They see a championship Designer university, not just an outstanding football team. They Roslyn Howard ’83 March 31 see an institution highly ranked by national publica- Photographer Shapiro & Smith Dance July tions such as Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine Mike Rominger ’76 Company’s “Anytown”; An Appalachian and U.S. News and World Report (see page 4). They Class Notes Performing Arts Series; 8 Summer Festival, see outstanding faculty, such as reading professor Gary Wanda Fox p.m. Farthing Auditorium see advertisement on Moorman who was honored by the American Reading Forum for his dedication to the Editorial Advisory Committee inside back cover. organization and to his profession (see page 6). Dolly Bandura Kurt Carlson They see involvement with the region’s economy, such as Appalachian’s wine services Lynn Drury March 31 outreach (see page 11). They see alumni such as Bibi Giyose from the Class of 1989 who Jodi Hartley Guest Trombone Recital For a complete listing of Tracey Ford ’82 ’95 holds a top-level position in eradicating hunger in her native Africa (see page 29). featuring Dave Day; cultural events on campus and Edelma Huntley These are exciting times at Appalachian as we also offer new programs and embrace Jerry Hutchens Hayes School of Music, admission information, visit Jay Jackson ’76 ’81 6 p.m. Recital Hall Appalachian’s Art Calendar at new leadership. As Appalachian Today went to press, the UNC Board of Governors Marsha Turner ’72 MA www.highsouth.com/arts/ approved two new master’s degree programs: a master of science in criminal justice and criminology, and a master of social work. These degrees were developed in collabora- Appalachian State University: tion with leaders from their respective fields to enhance graduates’ careers and the lives April 5-9 of those they serve. www.appstate.edu Premiere of “Closets are Alumni Affairs: for Clothes” by faculty UNC President Erskine Bowles took office in January, and already I have seen posi- www.alumni.appstate.edu member Gordon Hensley, tive indications of his leadership style. President Bowles has visited campus twice. He Department of Theatre and has stated that he wants to work with the 16 campuses to set priorities for the UNC Admissions: Dance, 8 p.m., plus 2 p.m. System and that he seeks input and advice from every chancellor. I take his pledge as a www.admissions.appstate.edu April 9, Valborg Theatre positive sign that he will listen to our needs and concerns. Athletics: As you take pride in Appalachian’s accomplishments, I encourage you to increase www.goasu.com your involvement as well. We continually need the Appalachian Family’s support Office of Cultural Affairs: to reach our full potential, both academically and athletically. In this edition of www.highsouth.com/oca Appalachian Today, you will find personal contact information and Web sites accompanying many of our stories. I hope you find areas that interest you and will seize Human Resource Services: opportunities to become involved. www.hrs.appstate.edu University Advancement: www.give.appstate.edu Sincerely, Appalachian State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disabling condition or sexual orientation. Appalachian also actively promotes diversity among students and employees. Kenneth E. Peacock Chancellor 50,500 copies of this document were printed at a cost of $32,805.90, or 65 cents per copy. ©2006 Appalachian State University © Sur le fil des 400 Photo credit: Migoo Productions, courtesy of The Banff Centre Appalachian Life is a Dance TodaySpring 2006 features After the Hurricanes . 8 The Appalachian Family shows generosity of time, money and spirit in the face of this natural disaster. Serving the Wine Industry . 10 A new wine services laboratory on campus, plus a mobile lab for on-site visits, will help North Carolina’s vineyards and wineries with important chemical analyses. 2005 Division I-AA National Champs! . 14 Commemorative photographs relive the Mountaineers’ first-ever national title. departments On Campus . 4 College of Arts and Sciences . 17 Walker College of Business . 18 Reich College of Education . 19 College of Fine and Applied Arts . 20 Cratis D. Williams Graduate School . 21 Hayes School of Music . 22 Alumni News . 23 Ballet instructor Regina Gulick-James helps Claire Caldwell improve her form during a class within Appalachian’s Photos courtesy of N.C. Grape Council Department of Theatre and Dance. Appalachian offers a minor in dance, as well as courses to meet general education requirements in the humanities. Caldwell is a sophomore accounting major from Sparta. On the cover… Quarterback Richie Williams prepares to throw a pass during the NCAA Division I-AA National Championship game against the University of Northern Iowa on Dec. 16, 2005. Photo by Keith Cline. 2 Appalachian Today Spring 2006 Appalachian Today Spring 2006 3 on campus on campus which is naturally found in red grapes, red Two new deans named DC’s new App House opens onions and other fruits and vegetables. New deans have been appointed for the The new Appalachian House in Wash- QUOTES TO PONDER Appalachian’s findings may lead to Cratis D. Williams Graduate School and the ington, D.C., has opened at 622 North strategies that will help maintain soldiers’ Walker College of Business. Both positions Carolina Avenue for students, faculty, staff immune systems when they undertake long were filled with internal candidates following and alumni. The new property is within missions without sleep or food. You have to have the courage to change. national searches. walking distance of the U.S. Capitol, Metro “–ERSKINE BOWLES to December 2005 graduates, just prior to starting” his role as UNC and Eastern Market. “This award clearly recognizes the high Edelma Huntley, who had quality of research that this team has been System president. Newly renovated and furnished, the served as interim dean since Quality Inn purchased conducting for a number of years,” said Appalachian House has 22 bunk spaces, February 2005, was named Appalachian has purchased the Quality Provost Stan Aeschleman. “It is a sign of the I really don’t like pie, to be honest, but they are fun dean of the graduate school. and two private rooms that each sleeps two “ Inn in Boone and will use it as a residence new effort by the university to encourage people. One room has a queen-size bed, and “ She came to Appalachian hall for sororities beginning in August. faculty who are seeking external funds for to make. the other has two twin beds. in 1978 as a Department research grants. I anticipate that this award ” The university purchased the property –JUNIOR SANDRA WOLFE to The Mountain Times after earning the North Carolina of English faculty member. Bunk beds are available for $35 a night. from ACC Boone, LLC last May for $9.8 will pave the way for Dr. Nieman and others State Fair’s blue ribbon with her Pina Colada Tropical Paradise pie. The accounting She served as the graduate The private rooms are available for $75 million. ADR Capital Management Inc. to seek and receive additional funding for major has entered the annual fair’s cooking competitions since childhood. school’s associate dean from 1995-2000 and each, or $125 a night if rented together. similar projects.” senior associate dean from 2000-05.