Appalachian Center and UPK Celebrate Appalachian Literature
The Appalachian Center and University Press of Kentucky are hosting three events to celebrate Appalachia-related books published during this academic year.
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"Seeking the Good Life in America: Lessons from the Appalachian Past" with Ron Eller
In April of 2012, Ron Eller delivered the annual Distinguished Professor Lecture. Eller is a professor in the Department of History and has spent more than 40 years teaching and writing about the Appalachian region. His lecture was entitled “Seeking the Good Life in America: Lessons from the Appalachian Past,” and is available in this podcast in its entirety.
Eller to Deliver Distinguished Professor Lecture
The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences will present the Distinguished Professor Lecture, featuring History Professor Ron Eller at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 in the William T. Young Library auditorium.
Exploring Affrilachia: Frank X Walker
Frank X Walker, noted author, poet, and Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky, shares the history of the term "Affrilachia," his thoughts on identity and place, and ways in which Affrilachian poetry continues to reach individuals all over the region.
This podcast was produced by Cheyenne Hohman.
Panel to Discuss Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas in Ky.
The University of Kentucky’s Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program will feature a panel discussion about hydraulic fracturing (or “fracing”) as a way of extracting natural gas in Kentucky. The event, part of the Appalachian Forum series, will take place from 7-9 p.m Thursday, Feb. 23, in Room 106 of UK's White Hall Classroom Building.
UK Professor Appointed Editor of Journal in American Anthropological Association
Anthropology professor Sarah Lyon is new the new editor of the Anthropology of Work Review, a journal of the American Anthropological Association.
WUKY's 'UK Perspectives' Talks to UK English Professor Frank X Walker
Professor Walker was named one of the most creative teachers in the South by Oxford American Magazine.
Ann Kingsolver featured in UK at the Half with Carl Nathe
Carl Nathe recently interviewed one of our own faculty members for his UK at the Half segment, which airs during each UK football game. He spoke with Ann Kingsolver, Director of the UK Appalachian Center and a professor in the Department of Anthropology, about her work in the area. Kingsolver is excited to be part of the Center and the Appalachian Studies Program and is busy exploring ways to become more involved in the community – for the university, faculty, and students.