The Appalachian Studies Association was formed in 1977 by a group of scholars, teachers, and regional activists who believed that shared community has been and will continue to be important to those writing, researching, and teaching about Appalachia.
Thirty-Fifth Annual ASA Conference
The Wide Reach of Appalachia:
March 23-25, 2012
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Connecting Appalachia and the World Through Traditional and Contemporary Arts, Crafts, and Music Registration: $150, $100 for Students. >> Read more
Research in Action
Submit to the Journal of Appalachian Studies
The Journal is always accepting manuscript submissions for consideration. The JAS welcomes any serious scholarship on Appalachia, the region, or its people. Anyone interested in submitting should refer to the submission guidelines and requirements. >> Read more
The Wilma Dykeman “Faces of Appalachia” Post-Doctoral
Research Fellowship
This fellowship, the main goal of which is to promote the creation and dissemination of research on ethnicity and gender in Appalachia, is open to ASA members who have earned a Doctorate Degree in the last six years. For more information, please see the complete list of eligibility requirements. >> Read more
ASA in Classroom
Updated K-12 Educational Resources
Bring the study of Appalachian topics and perspectives into your K-12 Classroom with our updated list of resources. >> More
HOT TOPICS
2012 Call for Participation
Get involved at the 2012 ASA Conference! Conference Proposals for presentations focusing on some aspect of the “Wide Reach of Appalachia” are now being accepted. >> Read more
Exhibit, Advertise, Sponsor at the 2012 Annual ASA Conference
The Exhibitor/Advertiser/Sponsor Registration Form is now available. >> Read more
2012 Conference Accommodations
If you’re attending the 2012 conference, you’re going to need a place to stay. See our list of 2012 accommodations in and around Indiana, PA, for a listing of nearby hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts. >> Read more
Featured 2012 Conference Keynoter and Workshop Leader-- Si Kahn
Please visit sikahn.com and wn.com/Si_Kahn for more information on this year’s featured Conference Keynoter and Workshop Leader. >> Read more
Volunteer with the ASA
The ASA needs you! Why? Because the ASA depends on volunteers who donate their time and effort to run the organization, publish the JAS, and plan the annual conference. Check out our ASA Volunteer Form to see how you can help! >> Read more
Fall Newsletter Now Available!
The fall 2011 issue of Appalink is now available online. Check it out by clicking here. >> Read more
