Alp)alachia: Celebrating Appalachia's International Connections on United Nations'...
- appalstudies
- Jun 24, 2022
- 1 min read
International Mountain Day 2021
When: Saturday, Dec 11, 12pm - 2pm EST (US)
Where: Zoom; register for free by clicking here.
What: This event will bring together established and aspiring practitioners of mountain-to-mountain research, activism, and pedagogy with like-minded Appalachianists--those who study, teach about, and (sometimes) live in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.
Format:
First hour Presenters will summarize established connections between Appalachia and other mountain regions.
Second hour Attendees will be placed into breakout rooms for thirty minutes with a set of discussion questions and then return to the large group for another thirty minutes of whole-group conversation.
Sponsor: International Connections Committee, Appalachian Studies Association
Presenters Dr. Christian Quendler, University of Innsbruck, Austria Dr. Benjamin Robbins, University of Innsbruck, Austria
on the Austrian Alps
Dr. Theresa Burriss, Radford University, Virginia, USA
Dr. Donald Davis, Independent Scholar, Washington, DC, USA
on the Carpathian Mountains
Thomas Hansell, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, USA
on Wales
Nomcebo Dlamini, University of the Free State, South Africa
Dr. Grey Magaiza, University of the Free State, South Africa
on South Africa
Dr. Sasikumar Balasundaram, William & Mary, Virginia, USA
Dr. Ann E. Kingsolver, University of Kentucky, USA
eds, Global Mountain Regions: Conversations toward the Future (2018)
Questions? Contact Katherine Ledford (ledfordke@appstate.edu), chair of the International Connections Committee of the Appalachian Studies Association.
I really like the collaborative format of this event, especially the breakout discussions that give participants a chance to exchange ideas and experiences. Bringing together researchers, educators, and activists from different mountain regions can lead to meaningful connections. I also appreciate the focus on community and shared learning—much like the unexpected interactions that make Basket Random so entertaining.
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I like the mountain-to-mountain approach here, especially the comparisons between Appalachia and places like the Alps and Carpathians. I’m curious whether the breakout FNF discussions focused more on shared environmental challenges or on the cultural connections between these mountain communities.
Recognizing these connections on United Nations Day offers an opportunity to celebrate the values of cultural exchange, Space Waves cooperation, and mutual understanding.
I think this event sounds like a fantastic opportunity for meaningful collaboration and shared learning. Veck IO really caught my attention because I enjoy discussions that connect research, activism, and education across different mountain communities. I would love to hear the conversations that come out of the breakout sessions and learn how Appalachian experiences relate to other regions around the world.