Appalachian Studies Archive of Events
Events from Spring 2012.
Solitude Participates in Campus Open House
November 12, 2011.
Dr. Charles Thomspon, "Spirits of Just Men: Mountaineers, Liquor Bosses, and Lawmen in the Moonshine Capital of the World."
Thurs. September 22, 2011 -7pm. VBI Conference Center. See the flyer here.
Dedication of the restored Solitude House.
Home of Appalachian Studies. Event took place on April 1, 2011.
2010 was 25 Years of Appalachian Studies at Virginia Tech!
Please see the special webpage for an archive of events & information.
Appalachian Feast
Reading Day 2009: May 7 from 5-6:30PM on Solitude Porch
Featuring dishes from the Appalachian region and other home cultures of Virginia Tech students, the Appalachian feast is open to Appalachian Studies students, Appalachian Studies faculty, and IDST faculty. Friends are also welcome.
Jack Spadaro, Nationally-known expert on mountaintop removal law and litigation and community advocate
Viewing and discussion of the documentary "Mucked," Thursday, April 2, 2009, Torg 3100, 7: OO PM. Free and open ot the public.
Conversation with Jack on Friday, April 3, 11:00 AM-12:30, Derring 1008.
See his website for background information on this amazing advocate for the Appalachian environment and its people.