appalachian center
'Reel to Real' to Take Historic Look at Film With Kentucky, Oscar Connections
50 Years of the War on Poverty: Young Volunteers in Appalachia
Hosted by the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center University of Kentucky Centrer Theatre December 4th, 2013
This panel of historians and representatives of federal volunteer programs discuss 50 years of US War on Poverty investments in social change in Appalachia through youth service programs, from the Appalachian Volunteers in the 1069s to current Teach for America and VISTA volunteers.
Panel to Reflect on Youth Volunteer Programs in Appalachia
Reflecting Critically on 50 Yeas of the War on Poverty: Young Volunteers in Appalachia
This panel of historians and representatives of federal volunteer programs will discuss 50 years of US War on Poverty investments in social change in Appalachia throuh youth service programs, from the Appalachian Volunteers in the 1960s, to current Teach for America and VISTA volunteers. Panelists will provide an overview of the larger policy context, experiences as volunteers, community critiques, and the effects of the recent federal sequestration.
Appalachia Historian Ron Eller Donates Papers to UK Libraries
Appalachian Film Showcase Coming to UK
Appalachian Center to Host Scholar and Musician Sue Massek
Research Rewarded: Marcelo Guzman
Chemistry Professor Marcelo Guzman was recently awarded a five year National Science Foundation (NSF) career grant to aid in his atmospheric chemistry research with students here at the University of Kentucky.
The grant will also enable Guzman to extend the reach of the university and chemistry department by strengthening and creating new connections with other institutions such as local high schools.