Join us for a special coffee hour featuring Jessica Wilkerson on March 21, 2019 10-11AM. Wilkerson will visit UK for an Appalachian Forum event 2-3:15PM in the William T. Young Library UKAA Auditorium. She will be presenting on "How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice."

Join us Thursday, January 31st 10-11AM for a special coffee hour celebrating Gurney Norman's induction into the Kentucky Writer's Hall of Fame! Coffee, tea, light refreshments and cake will be served. This is a free event for UK students, faculty, staff and community. Help us celebrate our scholar-in-residence and this major accomplishment!!

SOC 435, Exploring Cultural Divides on UK's Campus

Much public discussion, following the 2016 election, described differences between rural and urban voters highlighting racial, cultural, and geographic gaps between them and transforming voters into political foes and promoting intolerance between them. Yet, rural and urban dwellers have significant economic and existential commonalities which are especially apparent on college campuses. Students of many sorts meet and interact on these campuses providing promising spaces for overcoming racial, cultural and poiltical divides.

Come hear stories of rural and urban students to build empathy and understanding on campus!

Moderated by Alan DeYoung a panel featuring Dwight Billings, Kathryn Engle, Leah Vance, Cameron French, & Neomia Hagans-Flores. Check out the Facebook Live video HERE!

This two-week event is aimed at critically addressing myths about Appalachia and deepening our collective understanding of the cultural, political, and economic complexities of the region. Throughout the week, College of Education faculty, staff, and students will receive resources related to different, yet intertwined, social justice issues within the region. These resources are intended to raise awareness and broaden understanding about issues and myths surrounding Appalachia. In addition to sharing resources, we hope to personalize the event by gathering individualized stories pertaining to people’s experience coming from, working in, or visiting the Appalachian region. Our De-mystifying Appalachia week will culminate with a panel session representing faculty, staff, and students from the region or those with research experiences related to Appalachia.

Sponsored by the College of Education Inclusiveness Committee & the Appalachian Center

Wayne Riley, Founder and Director of the Laurel County African American Heritage Center, visited UK to share his experiences with non-profit work in Appalachia Tuesday, February 19th from 11-12:30 in the William T. Young Library UKAA Auditorium. Located in London, KY, LCAAHC partners with the community to research and preserve the African American heritage of Laurel County. It was a pleasure to host Wayne and hear his story. Shown below is a photo from the Appalachian Center's lunch at Mimi's Southern Style following Wayne's presentation. 

The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has chosen Ed McClanahan, 86, and Gurney Norman, 81, both of Lexington, as this year's living inductees into the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame. They will be honored February 13th at 7PM at the Kentucky Theatre, 214 East Main Street. The event is free and open to the public. To read more about this event please click HERE!