The Appalachian Center will host VIRTUAL Coffee Hours every other Thursday from 10-11 AM for the remainder of the Spring! 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.
April 30- Special Recognition of Graduating Seniors and Accomplishments- Zoom Info: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, or mobile device: https://uky.zoom.us/j/360003878
Please join us at the UK Appalachian Center on Thursday, December 5, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM for our annual Friendsgiving potluck! Turkey and Tofurky provided; covered dishes encouraged but not required. We will be collecting donations for the Facing Hunger Foodbank, which serves parts of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. $5 donation suggested but not required.
Water Week is a student-led series of events sponsored by the UK Appalachian Center to bring awareness to issues relating to water in eastern Kentucky and beyond.
DAY 1: Monday, November 18Ecology - “Where Does Our Water Come From?” Speaker ForumWilliam T. Young Library UKAA Auditorium4:30 P.M. Speakers: Steven Evans M.A.
Associate Director of the Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute University of Kentucky
Title of presentation: “Watershed Planning: A Case Study from Letcher County, Kentucky”
Erika Hernandez Hernandez PhD student specializing in water distribution modeling
Graduate Research Assistant University of Kentucky
Title of presentation: "At the Tap: An Overview of Drinking Water Infrastructure"
Amanda Gumbert Ph.D.
Extension water quality specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Title of presentation: “A Glimpse Into Lexington Watersheds.”
DAY 2: Tuesday, November 19Infrastructure - "Water Stories: Martin County" Film Screening and Panel DiscussionWilliam T. Young Library UKAA Auditorium3:15 P.M.Reception to followWilliam T. Young Library Alumni Gallery
Jason Unrine: Associate Professor in the UK Department of Plant & Soil Science.
Nina McCoy: Community organizer involved with Martin County Concerned Citizens
Micky McCoy: Community organizer involved with Martin County Concerned Citizens
Ricki Draper: Community Engagement Coordinator for LiKEN (Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network),
Madison Mooney: UK College of Social Work master's student
DAY 3: Wednesday, November 20Bottled Water - "Tapped" Film ScreeningWilliam T. Young Library UKAA Auditorium5:00 P.M.Reception to followWilliam T. Young Library Alumni GalleryMC of event: Alyssa Dyer, Digital Media and Design major and Appalachian Studies minor DAY 4: Thursday, November 21Tabling and Networking with OrganizationsWhitehall Classroom Building, 1st floor10:00 A.M.
This programming is presented with support from the UK Office of Institutional Diversity Inclusive Excellence Student Program Grant.
Join us for our Fall 2019 Festival at the UK Appalachian Center - 624 Maxwelton Court - on September 5, 2019 4:30-8:00PM. The Local Honeys will provide musical entertainment from 5:30-7:00PM, and Bourbon n' Toulouse BBQ & vegan BBQ will be provided. This FREE event is co-sponsored by the John Jacobs Niles Center and the UK Appalachian Center & Appalachian Studies Program and is open to all UK students, faculty, staff, and community members. We look forward to seeing you and beginning a great Fall 2019 semester!
