Campus-wide announcements
Appalachian Announcements
Review Guidelines for Posting Messages
All faculty and staff are members of this moderated Announce group designed to share campus news and announcements for faculty and staff. A digest of messages is sent weekly on Tuesdays. Messages posted by 8 a.m. each Tuesday will be moderated for the weekly digest email. Please plan your submissions accordingly.
This is not a primary source for information about App State. Posts are submitted by faculty and staff, and have not been checked by moderators for accuracy. Opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions or positions of the university and should not be considered as endorsed by the university.
Chancellor's Messages
Chancellor Sheri N. Everts communicates regularly with faculty, staff and students on issues facing Appalachian. Her messages are archived on the Office of the Chancellor website.
Emergency Communications
AppState-ALERT is the Appalachian State University 24/7 emergency messaging system. Using a combination of text messaging, voice messaging, the siren warning system, PC desktop alerts, email, and web technologies, AppState-ALERT provides Appalachian students, faculty and staff members with timely information in the event of a campus emergency.
Faculty & Staff Announcements
All faculty and staff are members of this group. Announcements include messages from university administration and other campus groups such as Human Resources, IT Support, and Payroll.
Coronavirus Updates
Archived campus-wide updates on COVID-19 and links to individual departments' COVID-related updates can be accessed on the the App State Coronavirus Information site.
Opt-in Special Topics Groups
Faculty and staff can also join the “opt-in” groups below to receive information about different areas of Appalachian. Note: The primary audiences for these announcements are faculty and staff, but students can opt in if they wish.
The Arts
All you need to know about upcoming performances, gallery openings, lectures and other arts and cultural events on campus.
Faculty Announcements
General announcements relevant to faculty, including professional development workshops, special events and more.
Global Engagement
Learn about global opportunities on campus and abroad for students, faculty, and staff. Share events and programs that enrich the global reach of the campus.
Health Promotion
Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff (HPFS) provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners with programs and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life. Major components of the program include fitness, nutrition, preventive screenings, and public health programs. Our programming is available to all faculty, staff, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners at no charge. Learn more
Human Resources
Join the Human Resources Google Group to stay on top of the latest HR news. We'll send relevant and practical information to help you take advantage of employee perks and benefits, career opportunities, and professional development and networking events.
Research
Share or learn about academic research grant opportunities, find out how to participate in research studies conducted by faculty and graduate students, participate in surveys and more.
Staff Announcements
General announcements for staff, including Staff Senate updates, professional development workshops, special events, retirement announcements, and more.
Supplies & Furniture Announcements
General announcements about surplus office supplies and furniture that are available to campus areas and departments.
Sustainability
Learn about environmental, equity and economic sustainability events and happenings on campus.