Appalachian Studies Association

ASA Special Collections Committee Visit their page to view resources for disaster preparedness and recovery resources for individuals and institutions, listings of libraries and archives, or contact a member! https://lnkd.in/eAAaMyKB #appalachianstudies #appalachia #appalachian #appstudies #asa #Asainaction #Appalachianresources #specialcollections #Archives #libraries #appalachianarchives #appalachianlibraries The Archives of Appalachia Photo credit Jeremy Smith

Travis Stimeling Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching Appalachian Studies honors individuals within the first ten years of their careers who are dedicated to intellectual rigor and pedagogical integrity in constructing and delivering inclusive knowledge about Appalachia and its people. Thanks to sponsorship by ETSU Appalachian Studies, the winner will receive $250. This award was established in 2024 by the ASA Education Committee. The award was named in memory of the late Dr. Travis Stimeling, Professor of Musicology and Director of the Bluegrass and Old-Time Bands at West Virginia University. Candidates may be nominated or self-nominated. Preliminary nominations must be submitted by January 6, 2025. More information at: https://lnkd.in/gwbn3mCg

Do you love ASA and want to be move involved? We need nominations for a Secretary for the ASA Steering Committee. Self-nominations are allowed. For more information on the position and nomination process visit: https://lnkd.in/eHKsmapS

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Conference Special Events will Include: A guided hiking tour of Burgess Falls. See the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eacUMFQN We look forward to Reimagining with you! 48th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference “Rural Reimagined: A Grand Challenge for Appalachia” Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee March 20-22, 2025. #appstudies2025 #Ruralreimagined #appalachianstudies #appalachia #appalachian #appstudies #asa#Asainaction

Do you love ASA and want to be move involved? We need nominations for a Treasurer for the ASA Steering Committee. Self-nominations are allowed.  For more information on the position and nomination process visit: https://lnkd.in/eHKsmapS

Letter from Past President Ricardo Nazario y Colón. Dear Appalachian Studies Association Community, It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of two towering literary and cultural figures, Doris Davenport and Nikki Giovanni. Their legacies of advocacy, creativity, and truth-telling are deeply woven into the fabric of Appalachian and African American literary history, leaving an indelible mark on our community and beyond. ... Read the remainder of the letter on the new memorial page on our website. https://lnkd.in/easua3aF

Do you love ASA and want to be move involved? We need nominations for a Secretary for the ASA Steering Committee. Self-nominations are allowed. For more information on the position and nomination process visit: https://lnkd.in/eHKsmapS

ASA Special Collections Committee Visit their page to view resources for disaster preparedness and recovery resources for individuals and institutions, listings of libraries and archives, or contact a member! https://lnkd.in/eAAaMyKB #appalachianstudies #appalachia #appalachian #appstudies #asa #Asainaction  #Appalachianresources #specialcollections #Archives #libraries #appalachianarchives #appalachianlibraries  The Archives of Appalachia Photo credit Jeremy Smith 

Don't miss these amazing events, exhibitors, speakers, and more while we celebrate Appalachia at ASA's 48th Annual Conference on March 20-22, 2025! Registration is open now. See the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eacUMFQN We look forward to Reimagining with you! 48th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference “Rural Reimagined: A Grand Challenge for Appalachia” Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee March 20-22, 2025. #appstudies2025 #Ruralreimagined #appalachianstudies #appalachia #appalachian #appstudies #asa #Asainaction