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Frank X Walker to Read Poetry for Charity Event
Frank X Walker, professor in the UK Department of English and the African American and Africana Studies Program, will read and discuss his poetry at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 9, at Midway College's Anne Hart Raymond Center. The event is sponsored by Chapter F, a local chapter of the International organization, P.E.O.
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History Students Enrich Kentucky Historical Databases
Students serve as history-detectives, acquiring information from community leaders, local archivists and historians from across the U.S., to accumulate relevant information never analyzed concurrently. They developed and debated historical interpretations of the primary sources they found and engaged in both online and classroom discussions.
Exploring Affrilachia: Frank X Walker
Frank X Walker, noted author, poet, and Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky, shares the history of the term "Affrilachia," his thoughts on identity and place, and ways in which Affrilachian poetry continues to reach individuals all over the region.
This podcast was produced by Cheyenne Hohman.
Lecture Series Strengthens UK-Community Ties
The African American and Africana Studies Program at the University of Kentucky is partnering with the Lyric Theatre to provide a series of community lectures. Engaging the community and strengthening UK's relations with East Lexington, the lectures aim to "rebuild the block."
The 18th Annual Black Women's Conference: Melynda Price
Melynda Price is a professor in the College of Law, and is the organizer for the 2012 Annual Black Women's Conference, which is in its 18th year. It will take place from March 22nd until the 24th, at various locations on UK's campus and the Lyric Theatre.
UK Perspectives: Frank X Walker
Oxford American Magazine recently recognized Frank X Walker as one of the most creative teachers in the south. Walker discussed the award and a forthcoming book with host Tom Godell on WUKY's series, "UK Perspectives."
The interview was originally posted on WUKY's website.
Poets to Challenge Appalachian Stereotypes
Unexpected Appalachian stories through poetry and music - an event that will feature A&S professor Frank X Walker as well as other artists from the UK College of Fine Arts
Faculty Spotlight: Sculpting Student Ideas, Skills and Style with Garry Bibbs
Garry Bibbs is an associate professor in the College of Fine Arts at UK. In this video he explains the different classes he teaches and how he helps students build portfolios that will be applicable to the art world as well as other avenues.
Teaching Caribbean Cultures: Approaching Francophone and Caribbean Cultures with Jacqueline Couti
Jacqueline Couti is a professor in the Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures department. Professor Couti specializes in Francophone Caribbean, African, and New World literatures and cultures with an emphasis on how ethnic and cultural identity have been formed. In this podcast, Professor Couti explains what her typical class is like, what kind of students populate them, and what kind of reactions she receives from her students.
This podcast was produced by Sam Burchett.