College of Arts and Sciences' Podcast Features Lisa Conley

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 26, 2012) — The College of Arts and Sciences produces podcasts that demonstrate work being done by the faculty and students in the college. Each week, UKNow will highlight a podcast. This week focuses on Lisa Conley, a graduate student in the Department of Sociology, who has been working on a documentary film about home food preservation methods in Appalachia since 2009.

In this podcast, Conley discusses her research for the film, as well as an upcoming event. On April 5 Conley will present at the Appalachian Forum on Home Food Preservation in Eastern Kentucky, sponsored by the Appalachian Center and the Appalachian Studies Program.

Her presentation will include a panel discussion, an excerpt from Conley’s film and a question-and-answer session about food safety.

The forum is from 7-9 p.m., in Room 206 of the UK Student Center and is free and open to the public.

To listen to this podcast, produced by the College of Arts and Sciences, click here.

MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Geegan, (859) 257-5365; sarah.geegan@uky.edu