Two-Day Symposium: Mountains, Rivers, and Roads: Understanding Appalachia (Day 2)
Venue: Radford University, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Event Types: Food, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Radford University Honors College presents the two-day symposium "Mountains, Rivers, and Roads: Understanding Appalachia" on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Saturday Schedule:
• 9:00 AM: Coffee Talk inside 2nd floor of Kyle Hall
• 9:30 AM: Welcoming remarks by Dr. Niels Christensen inside 2nd floor of Kyle Hall
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Presentations and Speakers inside 2nd floor of Kyle Hall
• 1:30-3:00 PM: Presentations and Speakers inside 2nd floor of Kyle Hall
• 3:00-4:00 PM: Panel Discussions inside 2nd floor of Kyle Hall
• 5:00-8:00 PM: Food Truck Rodeo (Pakalachian, Osoro’s Kitchen, Scoops Ice Cream, Delicia’s Gourmet Ice) - Location TBD
• 7:00 PM: Unknown Roads: A theatrical presentation by Old Gods of Appalachia inside Covington Center (Sold Out)

The "Mountains, Rivers and Roads: Understanding Appalachia" symposium is a multi-disciplinary event focused on fostering connections and common ground within this complex region. You will hear academic and non-academic speakers share interests, research, and experiences relating to Appalachia from all corners and vantages.

Highlights include a full schedule of research and community presentations, food experiences, and a live show from the horror fiction podcast Old Gods of Appalachia.

Admission is free and is open to the entire New River Valley community.

To view the Friday event listing, visit: http://www.nextthreedays.com/FeaturedEventDetails.cfm?E=678743.

For more information, visit: https://www.radford.edu/content/appalachia/home.html or https://www.facebook.com/RadfordHonors or https://www.facebook.com/events/1176821632959739.

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