Background photo by Sabrina L. Greene
Silent Auction
In the late 1990s, Howard Dorgan created the silent auction to raise funds to support student and community participation in the Appalachian Studies Association—particularly at the conference. All proceeds fund scholarships for people who could not otherwise attend the Appalachian Studies Conference. By contributing to the silent auction — and later placing a bid for items — you are building on Howard’s legacy and supporting a more diverse and more robust Appalachian Studies Association.
2026 SILENT AUCTION
CONTRIBUTE ITEMS TO THE SILENT AUCTION! SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE WHO OTHERWISE COULD NOT ATTEND.
We are currently seeking contributions for the Howard Dorgan Silent Auction for the 2026 Appalachian Studies Conference. The silent auction welcomes Appalachia focused swag and experiences including books, clothing, food, music, and craft bundles. Please start brainstorming now!
The more money we raise, the more Appalachian studies scholars we support! In the late 1990s, Howard Dorgan created the silent auction to raise funds to support student and community participation in the Appalachian Studies Association—particularly at the conference. All proceeds fund scholarships for people who could not otherwise attend the Appalachian Studies Conference. By contributing to the silent auction — and later placing a bid for items — you are building on Howard’s legacy and supporting a more diverse and more robust Appalachian Studies Association.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the silent auction, please contact Jeff Dey (jeffd134@aol.com) or Dee Parker (darryl.parker32@gmail.com). Please pledge your contribution by February 26th!