EVENTS

02-08-2008

7:00 p.m.

Morristown in the Air and Sun

This film illustrates the global forces that cause factory closures in East Tennessee and migrants from such places as southern Mexico to come to the U.S. for economic survival. Filmmaker Anne Lewis and migration attorney and activist Fran Ansley will speak and answer questions after the film’s showing.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS) and the Center for International Education.

02-12-2008

6:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday Traditional Music Jam Session

All ages and abilities are welcome to bring acoustic instruments and join in playing and singing traditional music.

Location: Second floor connector, Bruce-Trades Building

02-14-2008

“I Love Mountains” Day

Students especially are encouraged to meet with state legislators concerning issues of mountaintop removal. Our goal is for 75 Berea College students to come to Frankfort. Transportation will be provided—contact Genevieve Reynolds (by email or x 3140) to reserve a space.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS).

Location: Frankfort

02-23-2008

9:30 a.m. –
4:00 p.m.

The Affrilachian Way: How to find the right words, then use them to change the world!

Writing workshops in poetry, fiction, and performance poetry with three Affrilachian Poets: Crystal Wilkinson, Bianca Spriggs, and Frank X Walker. Each workshop will be offered in a two-hour session in morning and afternoon, so participants could take two different workshops. This will be followed by a time for participants to share their writing and performance. Pre-registration is necessary! Please contact Genevieve Reynolds to reserve a place (859- 985-3140).
Co-sponsored by the Department of English, Theatre, and Speech Communication.

03-01-2008

10:00 a.m. –
3:00 p.m.

Cultural Collisions Workshop

Diversity can be challenging and exhilarating! Luceara Cross will lead an all-day workshop for students to help navigate the cultural challenges you face in a diverse world, especially focusing on first-year students. Space is limited – contact Genevieve Reynolds (by email or x 3140) to reserve a place.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Learning through Service (CELTS).

Location: Bruce-Trades 226

03-11-2008

6:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday Traditional Music Jam Session

All ages and abilities are welcome to bring acoustic instruments and join in playing and singing traditional music.

Location: Second floor connector, Bruce-Trades Building

04-09-2008

12:00 p.m.

Peanut Butter & Gender: Mountain Women Rising

A group of diverse Appalachian women perform stories, poems, and songs written by, for, and about Appalachian women. Mountain Women Rising conveys a strong sense of culture and place, while addressing issues of race, class, gender, and the environment in Appalachian communities.
Co-sponsored by Women’s Studies.

Location: Phelps Stokes Room 205

04-14-2008

Fossil Fools

An arts residency exploring our “fuelish” energy consumption habits, including composer Brian Harnetty, filmmaker Tom Hansell, and performance artist Kristen Baumlier. Look for more information as the date approaches! Contact Deborah Thompson (by email or 859-985-3257) for details and how you can be involved.
Co-sponsored by SENS and ESE.

04-08-2008

6:30 p.m.

04-25-2008

7:30 p.m.

Appalachian Heritage Featured Author Reading

Best-selling novelist Sharyn McCrumb is the featured author for the spring issue of Appalachian Heritage literary magazine and will be reading from her latest works.
Co-sponsored by the Department of English, Theatre, and Speech Communication.

Location: The Commons, Woods-Penniman Building

05-13-2008

6:30 p.m.

Second Tuesday Traditional Music Jam Session

All ages and abilities are welcome to bring acoustic instruments and join in playing and singing traditional music.

Location: Farmer’s Market behind College Square