Appalachian Center Events

Camp Happy Appalachee LGBTQ Gathering

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In co-sponsorship with the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center (https://appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/), the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) will host the 9th mostly annual (since the first CHA at EKU in 2011) Camp Happy Appalachee LGBTQ gathering at the virtual 2021 ASA conference (http://appalachianstudies.org/annualconference/). This will be the first virtual gathering and will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm and welcomes all LGBTQ-identifying folks and allies in an inclusive, comfortable, and private online environment.



This event is free and open to the public, with or without ASA membership/registration. However, in order to ensure appropriate online safety and security, advance registration is required: https://forms.gle/mAgZ4Mrdq1HuciJM7. Therefore, only registered participants will receive access details for the event.

 

Contact Tammy Clemons (tammy.clemons@uky.edu) for more information about the event or to join the private GLBTQ Appalachian Studies group on Facebook.

 

Date:
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Location:
Virtual

VIRTUAL SWAP- Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress

Join us for a VIRTUAL SWAP (Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress) presentation Tuesday, March 30th, 12-1:30PM via Zoom (registration required). This year SWAPs will showcase the research conducted by recipents of the 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and the UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award.







Presentations:



Sia Beasley, Anthropology, “Reproducing Marginalization: Cultural Politics of Obstetric Service Closures in the Rural United States”- 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia





Alisha Mays, Anthropology, “An Appalachian Narrative of Food Justice: What Happens to Locally Produced Foodstuffs in Appalachian Eastern Kentucky” - 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia

 

Hi there, 

 
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Mar 30, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Date:
-
Location:
Virtual Via Zoom

Lend-A-Hand Center Spring Creek Cleanup

PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE: Join us for a creek cleanup and water testing event on Saturday, April 10th!  Both adults and kids are encouraged to participate. Meet at the Lend-A-Hand Center- 3234 KY 718 Walker, KY. Call 606 622-1385 to pre-register (required, spots are limited). Participants will be given $25 Walmart gift cards for their participation. All cleanup supplies and hand sanitizer will be provided. Lunch will be provided. Social distancing will be enforced and the event will be primarily outside. Bring your mask & waterproof shoes/boots. Directions: https://lendahandcenter.org/directions/
 
This event is hosted by the Lend-A-Hand Center and co-sponsored by the Kentucky RIVERKEEPER and the UK Appalachian Center, in partnership with the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute. 
 
This event is funded by a UK-CARES Community Engagement Project Grant.
Date:
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Location:
Lend-A-Hand Center, Walker, KY

VIRTUAL SWAP- Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress

Join us for a VIRTUAL SWAP (Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress) presentation Wednesday, April 28, 12-1:30PM via Zoom (registration required). This year SWAPs will showcase the research conducted by recipents of the 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and the UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award. 
 
Presentations:
 
Carson Benn, History, “Broadcasting Region: The Midwest Program on Airborne Television Instruction and the Case for an Appalachian Network”  - 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia
 
Lauren Hudson, Undergraduate Student- Neuroscience and Biology, “Enhancing Cancer Literacy Among Appalachian Kentucky Middle and High School Students” - 2020 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award
 
Hi there, 
 
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Apr 28, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

 

Date:
-
Location:
Virtual via Zoom

VIRTUAL SWAP- Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress

Join us for a VIRTUAL SWAP (Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress) presentation Tuesday, April 13, 12-1:30PM via Zoom (registration required). This year SWAPs will showcase the research conducted by recipents of the 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and the UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award. 
 
Presentations: 
 
Jade Hollan, Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, “Kentucky Appalachians’ Intentions to Use Telemental Health” - 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia
 
Madeline Dunfee, Epidemiology-Biostatistics, “Conducting Social Network Analysis Among Adults with Cardiometabolic Disease in Appalachia” - 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia
 
Hi there, 
 
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Apr 13, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Date:
-
Location:
Virtual via Zoom

VIRTUAL SWAP- Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress

Join us for a VIRTUAL SWAP (Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress) presentation Tuesday, March 2nd, 12-1:30PM via Zoom (registration required). This year SWAPs will showcase the research conducted by recipients of the 2020 James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia and the UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award. 
 
Presentations: 
 

Courtney Walker, Epidemiology, “Environmental Risk Factors for Gestational Hypertension in Kentucky” - 2020 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award

Kathleen Williams, Forestry and Natural Resources, “Survival and Cause-Specific Mortality of Elk Calves in Kentucky” - 2020 UK Appalachian Center Eller & Billings Student Research Award

 

Hi there, 
 
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Mar 2, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

 

 
Date:
-
Location:
Virtual via Zoom

GARC Meeting

Join us for a GARC meeting to discuss  social events and the GARC symposium. Zoom info below. Please note the password.

 

Hi there,

 
Leah Vance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
Topic: November GARC Meeting
Time: Nov 17, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
    Password: GARC2020
 
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll):  13126266799,87282218045#  or 16468769923,87282218045#
 
Or Telephone:
    Dial:
    +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)
    +1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)
    +1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)
    +1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)
    +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
    +1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)
    Meeting ID: 872 8221 8045
    International numbers available: https://uky.zoom.us/u/kiKPGOvxQ
 
Or Skype for Business (Lync):
Date:
Location:
Virtual Via Zoom

Lend-A-Hand Center Fall Creek Cleanup

Join us for a creek cleanup and water testing event on Saturday, October 17th! See the facebook event for more information.  

This event is hosted by the Lend-A-Hand Center and co-sponsored by the Kentucky RIVERKEEPER and the UK Appalachian Center, in partnership with the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute. 

This event is funded by a UK-CARES Community Engagement Project Grant. 

Date:
-
Location:
Lend-A-Hand Center, Walker, KY

Virtual Spring Coffee Hour

The Appalachian Center will host VIRTUAL Coffee Hours every other Thursday from 10-11 AM during the spring semester. The Center invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to join us via Zoom. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks and visit with others interested in the region and learn more about the work of the Appalachian Center and the Appalachian Studies Program. Coffee Hour is a space to exchange ideas for programs, initiatives, and events, discuss regional issues, and share research in a casual, collegial atmosphere. Please see the Zoom info below.

[There will be no Coffee Hour on March 11th due to the ASA Conference]

May 6th- Special Recognition of Graduating Seniors and Accomplishments
 
Hi there, 
 
Kathryn Engle is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 
 
Topic: Virtual Spring Coffee Hour
Time: Jan 28, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
    Every 2 weeks on Thu, until May 6, 2021, 8 occurrence(s) 
    Jan 28, 2021 10:00 AM 
    Feb 11, 2021 10:00 AM 
    Feb 25, 2021 10:00 AM 
    Mar 25, 2021 10:00 AM 
    Apr 8, 2021 10:00 AM 
    Apr 22, 2021 10:00 AM 
    May 6, 2021 10:00 AM 
    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. 
 
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, or mobile device: https://uky.zoom.us/j/81961453777
 
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll):  16468769923,81961453777#  or 13017158592,81961453777# 
 
Or Telephone:
    Dial:
    +1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)
    +1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)
    +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)
    +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
    +1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)
    +1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)
    Meeting ID: 819 6145 3777
    International numbers available: https://uky.zoom.us/u/kbOdDV1oGj
 
Or Skype for Business (Lync):
 
 
 
Date:
Location:
Virtual Via Zoom
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