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Class of 2014: 5/8/13 Minutes

5/8/13 Minutes

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Class of 2014: 5/1/13 Minutes

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Class of 2014: 4/24/13 Minutes

Keep applying for lateral entries! We will be featured at the next College Coffee and at Moseley Tables from May 5-10th http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/42413-minutes/

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Class of 2014: 4/16/13 and 4/17/13 Minutes

Spread the word!   http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/periclean-appalachia-appalcation/     Read about our upcoming projects and events: http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/41613-minutes/   http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/04/18/41713-minutes/    

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Class of 2014: 4/9/13 and 4/10/13 Minutes

This week, we have been meeting in our committees to work on project planning. We also heard about Gloria’s thesis project on mass media narratives on poverty stereotypes in Appalachia, listened to student speakers for 350.org, and hosted guests from Mexico. A HUGE congrats to Ross McFarland for receiving Periclean of the Year! Ross has always brought positive energy to … Continue Reading

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Class of 2014: Elsewhere and Appalshop

  Finish this sentence: I come from a place where ______________. Members of our class took a field trip to downtown Greensboro Friday night to support Appalshop’s presentation at Elsewhere, a living museum that supports collaborative creativity. Or as Ross would put it, “Hoarding gone right.” Elsewhere is gathering stories in preparation for the launch of StoryBank, an innovative storytelling platform. To … Continue Reading

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Class of 2014: 4/2/13 and 4/3/13 Minutes

This week, we reflected on the issues to which we are most dedicated and developed ideas for future projects. Upcoming goals: Grant workshop on Saturday, April 13th from 1-4 p.m. Projects committee presentation Appalachian trip dates for 2013-2014 Sustaining our legacy at Elon Important ideas: Promoting community center Garden bins Computers/technology Solar generators Books Physical therapy (health clinic) We are … Continue Reading

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Class of 2014: 3/19/13 and 3/20/13 Minutes

Recap  Upcoming Grant Workshop 4/13 Lateral Applications Intersection of “Toxic Charity” and our Class Goals Trip Planning Tuesday Minutes: http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/03/19/31913-minutes/ Wednesday Minutes: http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/03/20/32013-minutes/  

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Class of 2014: 3/13/13 Minutes

Today, our class welcomed a fantastic guest speaker and Professor of Physical Therapy at Elon, Daryl Lawson http://periclean.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/31313-minutes/

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Appalachia Symposium 2013: Highlights

One of our major class goals is to bring awareness about issues in Appalachia onto campus. Our Class planned a week of events, with the hope of facilitating change through education, featuring speakers who graciously traveled from Appalachia. Check out the schedule of events    

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