Participation Type
Panel
Session Title
Session 5.08 Education
Presentation #1 Title
Radford University Appalachian Events Committee: Showcasing Facets of Appalachian Cultures through Education and Community Outreach
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
The Appalachian Events Committee at Radford University is made up of students, faculty, and staff members who are interested in the Appalachian region, its history, culture, and preservation. We are located in an area rich with the heritage, customs, folklore, and history of Appalachia and its people. The AEC welcomes those who are already familiar with Appalachia, as well as those who want to learn more about the region in which they are now living. Each year the Appalachian Events Committee sponsors a number of events on campus that are open to the campus community as well as to the general public. These events challenge the community to view Appalachia from a fresh perspective. AEC members also attend seminars, concerts, and conventions that feature Appalachia and its people. The Appalachian Events Committee is committed to public service with the hope of advancing the lives of the people of Appalachia by educating the community.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Taylor LaPrade is a senior, majoring in Social Science with a minor Appalachian Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Victoria Curtis is a senior, majoring in Social Science with a minor Appalachian Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Sarah Sheppard is a sophomore, majoring in Recreation Parks and Tourism with a minor in Appalachian Studies.
Radford University Appalachian Events Committee: Showcasing Facets of Appalachian Cultures through Education and Community Outreach
The Appalachian Events Committee at Radford University is made up of students, faculty, and staff members who are interested in the Appalachian region, its history, culture, and preservation. We are located in an area rich with the heritage, customs, folklore, and history of Appalachia and its people. The AEC welcomes those who are already familiar with Appalachia, as well as those who want to learn more about the region in which they are now living. Each year the Appalachian Events Committee sponsors a number of events on campus that are open to the campus community as well as to the general public. These events challenge the community to view Appalachia from a fresh perspective. AEC members also attend seminars, concerts, and conventions that feature Appalachia and its people. The Appalachian Events Committee is committed to public service with the hope of advancing the lives of the people of Appalachia by educating the community.
