UK Appalachian Center Newsletter Spring 2010

University of Kentucky Appalachian Center

http://www.appalachiancenter.org/

February 6, 2012 - 11:26am

“[Just] because things is legal, it don’t make them right”
The following piece, by Julie Shepherd-Powell, won first place at the 2010 UK Appalachian Research Symposium. She interviews Pete Ramey about the struggle to stop construction of a Dominion Resources 585 mega-watt coal fired power plant in Wise County. http://www.appalachiancenter.org/node/298

Growing Local Economies
The UK Growing Local Economies Initiative (GLE) takes a different approach to helping communities improve their local economic situation. http://www.appalachiancenter.org/node/487

Award-Winning IDEAS
Two teams from Berea College took home prizes at the recent Appalachian IDEAS Network social entrepreneurship competition hosted by the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center.   The Appalachian IDEAS competition provides the opportunity for students to learn about social entrepreneurship and to create innovative ventures that address unmet needs in Appalachian communities. http://www.appalachiancenter.org/node/324

Appalachia 101 for Researchers
This new mini-course helps researchers develop a deeper understanding of Appalachia's diverse regional cultures, societies, and histories. http://www.appalachiancenter.org/appalachia101

Directors Corner: Spring 2010
Consider how many e-mails arrive in your inbox everyday that have some sort of quote or slogan at the bottom.  One of my personal favorites is the old saw from Margaret Mead—“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” http://www.appalachiancenter.org/node/488

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