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Gov. Andy Beshear, in his opening remarks, said the nine honorees demonstrate “the irreplaceable value the arts play in contributing to our communities, education and economy,” even during a global pandemic that has disrupted the arts and culture sector.
“Kentucky artists have embraced these challenging times to transform and broaden our way of thinking through our shared love and appreciation of the arts,” he said. “Your ability to think outside the box has yielded creative solutions, allowing the arts to continue to thrive in Kentucky.”
The state has given out the Governor’s Awards in the Arts since 1977 to acknowledge the contributions of Kentucky artists, arts and culture businesses and arts patrons, said Kentucky Arts Council executive director Chris Cathers, who was master of ceremonies.
New adult program to launch in Blue Ridge
Dr. Westina Matthews, Rosann Kent and Reverend Dr. Cynthia Park will be the inaugural speakers for the Personal Enrichment, Action and Knowledge Series (PEAKS). UNG s Institute for Healthy Aging, College of Education s Appalachian Studies Center and the Blue Ridge Campus created PEAKS, which is a monthly program of engaging and seasonally connected presentations designed to meet the needs of the region s rapidly growing older adult community. (Photo of Matthews from University of Dayton)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, some 45% of Fannin County s population is 55 and older. Projections from the Governor s Office of Planning and Budget put that number at 55% by 2030.
Distinguished history professor recognized with Faculty Award for Creative Research and Scholarship
Published: December 16, 2020
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Auburn’s Kenneth Noe knows there is much to learn from the past. After all, the Draughon Professor of Southern History in the College of Liberal Arts has devoted the majority of his life, including a four-decade academic career, to it.
“I’ve come to believe that there is great responsibility in teaching history,” said Noe. “Especially today, when we live in a culture where the truth matters less and less. We’re surrounded by cynicism and spin without shame.
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