 Current Conference
34th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference
River of Earth: Action, Scholarship, Reflection, and Renewal
March 11-13, 2011
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond Kentucky
DESCRIPTION
This year’s theme is “River of Earth: Action, Scholarship, Reflection, and Renewal.” We encourage well-developed, interesting, and innovative session formats that probe deeply into the region’s activist, cultural, and scholarly heritage, both historically and in the present.
Formats may include:
- scholarly research papers and sessions;
- poster sessions related to community work OR presenting scholarly research;
- panels and community presentations;
- new and relevant films, videos, poetry, music, plays, art, and writing; and
- roundtable conversations on relevant, contemporary issues, e.g. activism in the region, professional development, or a newcomer’s orientation to Appalachia.
Proposals must be submitted online at our website no later than September 25, 2010, with no exceptions. Late, incomplete, mailed, or faxed submissions cannot be accepted. Submitting a proposal does not guarantee presentation at the conference. Applicants will be notified by November 1, 2010.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available at several hotels, all within a couple of miles from the conference site. Hotels are also available in Berea and Lexington.
HAMPTON INN: 1099 Barnes Mill Road; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-626-1002. Distance to Campus: 1.76 miles, $87.00.
JAMESON INN: 2006 Colby Taylor Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-623-0063. Distance to Campus:1.72 miles, $50.00.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS: 1990 Colby Taylor Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-624-4055. Distance to Campus: 1.71 miles. Call for rates.
COMFORT SUITES: 2007 Colby Taylor Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-624-0770. Distance to Campus: 1.73 miles. Call for rates.
BEST WESTERN HOLIDAY PLAZA: 100 Eastern Bypass; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-623-9220. Distance to Campus: 1.36 miles, $55.00.
RED ROOF INN: 111 Bahama Court; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-625-0084. Distance to Campus: 2.27 miles, $54.99- $59.99.
KNIGHTS INN: 1688 Northgate Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-624-2612. Distance to Campus: 2.45 miles. Call for rates.
LA QUINTA INN: 1751 Lexington Road; Richmond, KY; 859-623-9121. Distance to Campus: 2.14 miles. Call for rates. SUPER 8: 107 N. Keeneland; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-624-1550. Distance to Campus: 3.11 miles. Call for rates.
DAYS INN RICHMOND: 2109 Belmont Drive; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-624-5769. Distance to Campus: 3.15 miles, $60.99.
THE BENNETT HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST: 419 West Main Street; Richmond, KY 40475; 859-623-5229. Distance to campus: 0.62 miles, $90.00. |
