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Appalachian Studies

Strengthening Appalachia: Strategies Overcoming Fragility and Fostering Growth

flyer for Strengthening Appalachia: Strategies Overcoming Fragility and Fostering Growth 11/21 event

The Lewis Honors College, the Gatton College of Business and Economics, and the College of Arts & Sciences Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program are hosting Dr. Seth D. Kaplan, a leading expert on fragile states and a consultant to governments and NGOs worldwide. In his bestselling book, Fragile Neighborhoods, he offers a bold new vision for addressing social decline in America, one zip code at a time, by revitalizing our local institutions.

Following Dr. Kaplan's remarks will be a panel discussion moderated by UK MBA/JD alumna Ariana Strider. The panelists include:

  • Hon. Angie Hatton, Chair of Kentucky Public Service Commission, former Kentucky House Representative for 94th District
  • Richard Young, Founder and Executive Director of CivicLex
  • Dr. Alison Davis, Executive Director, UK Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky
  • Dr. Kathryn Engle, Director of the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center

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Date:
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Location:
Gatton College of Business and Economics, Woodward Hall

UK Curiosity Fair

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Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. - Zora Neale Hurston

Curiosity Fair logo for November 6, 2024 4-6pm

The purpose of the Curiosity Fair is to celebrate the role of curiosity in education, by inviting participants to engage in interactive demos from a variety of disciplines, from science to art to humanities. The event is informal, fun, and free!

To see the list of curiosity stations participating in the 2024 Curiosity Fair, check out this link.

Date:
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Location:
Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom

Appalachian Book Club (ABC) - The Woods All Black

GARC invites you to join for the Appalachian Book Club's discussion of this semester's pick, The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo. The author will be in attendance for this discussion!

The group will meet on Monday, November 4th at 7:30 pm at the Appalachian Center and via Zoom. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.

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Location:
Appalachian Center (624 Maxwelton Ct) and Zoom
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