About this Event
Welcoming New Arrivals in the High Country
March 19–20, 2026 | Appalachian State University
This two-day gathering is designed to bring together community members, organizations, and higher-education partners committed to building more welcoming, connected, and inclusive communities in the High Country. Through a shared film screening, panel discussion, hands-on togetherness activities, and guided caucuses, participants will explore the experiences of immigrant and refugee communities and identify meaningful ways to collaborate, fill gaps, and strengthen local support systems.
Day 1 (Film Screening)
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Day 1 (Film Screening)
Day 2
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast and Coffee and Fellowship
Info: Bagels, coffee, etc.
Sponsored by Stick Boy and Espresso News
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Program and Panel
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Togetherness Activities
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Guided Caucuses
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Recap and Closing Remarks
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Group Picture
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, 1179 State Farm Road, Boone, United States
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