GATHER WITH US

A Weekend
to Remember.


We want to commemorate all of your accomplishments and the program’s legacy by inviting you back to campus to engage with faculty, students, and friends.

September 26 - 28, 2025

Weekend Programming

Friday, September  26,  5:00pm  –  8:00pm
Alumni Mixer & Meet-up at the McKinney Alumni Center
553 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28608
Saturday, September 27,  10:00am
Self-guided Campus Tour  

Saturday, September 27,  11:00am
Wey Hall Building Tour
Explore the new facilities, including Printmaking, Sculputre, Clay, Painting & Drawing
Saturday, September 27,  12:00pm  –  2:00pm
RISO demo & workshop (sign-up forthcoming)
Create a multi-color 11x17 poster using collage methods, materials provided
Saturday, September 27, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Letterpress Printing Demo
Pull a custom print on our vandercook letterpress and learn how the printing process works 
Saturday, September 27, 2:00pm  –  4:00pm
Student Roundtable Discussions 
Meet current students and discuss key topics related to the industry. Tables will be themed and guests will rotate through various rooms and tables 
Saturday, September 27,  4:00pm  – 4:30pm
Brief remarks from former and current faculty 
Saturday, September 27, 6:00pm  
Dinner & Drinks 
Lost Province Brewery at Hardin Creek, food truck & hangout 
289 Daniel Boone Dr Suite B, Boone, NC 28607  

To-Do List 

1. Fill out the RSVP Google Form
2. Plan your weekend
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved from Thursday September 25th – Sunday the 28th at _____________, contact them and say you’re staying for the Graphic Design Anniversary Event.
3. Tell your fellow Alums
Help spread the word. If you’re reading this share the link with your old classmates!
4. Reminder to bring past projects, photos, business cards,  memories, and more
We’d like to celebrate you. We are encouraging folks to share former projects, photos, connections, and more. We like physical things, but we know those are tough to travel with so upload images when you complete the RSVP form.

Appalachian State University
Graphic Design Program
www.art.appstate.edu
2025
Tell  us you’re coming!
Site designed by Joshua Knapp (BFA ‘22) and Alleah Trunzo (BFA ‘23)