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Call for Papers/Presentations/Performances

The Northern Appalachian Network (NAN) is a coalition of scholars, artists, and other residents of the region. NAN seeks to highlight the accomplishments, culture, and challenges facing this often-neglected part of Appalachia. The Northern Appalachian region includes communities in Western and Central Pennsylvania, Southern New York, Northern West Virginia, Western Maryland, and Southern and Eastern Ohio. To advance our goals, we invite proposals to our one-day conference, Celebrating Northern Appalachia in Word and Song in the Natali Student Center at California University of Pennsylvania.

We are interested in proposals for presentations in a variety of formats that focus on the region and its people. While all Northern Appalachian topics are welcome, of particular interest are pieces that contemplate our common and unique characteristics, strengths and challenges. Presentation formats can take a variety of forms including, but not limited to:

• 15 minute presentations on research or theory pertaining to Northern Appalachia
• 45 minute full panel presentations
• Academic poster presentations
• 15 minute fiction or non-fiction readings
• 15 minute poetry readings
• 15 minute music performances
• 15 minute mixed media performance/presentation
• Art/photography displays