Welcome, OHIO Bobcats! Some of you are no strangers to Athens, and some of you are newcomers who’ll be learning about all the great things this city has to offer. Either way, we’d love for you to stop by The Athena Cinema at 20 S. Court St. and say hello!
We’ll have a table set up out front of our lobby all through Welcome Week where you can:
- Grab some yummy snacks like fresh local popcorn, cold beverages, and delicious candy
- Have a look at our Athena t-shirt merch – the only place in town where you can buy ’em
- Purchase an Athena gift card
- Become a Member – we have 4 membership levels…learn more here
- Sign up for our weekly email to stay informed of all the fantastic films and events we have coming your way!
We’d love to meet you and tell you all about our special role as a historic art house theater and a local arts venue – we’re proud to be a leader in bringing the Arts to the Appalachian region!
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Dr. Geoff Buckley is Professor of Geography and Interim Associate Dean in the Honors Tutorial College for Ohio Honors and 1804 Scholars. Dr. Buckley’s focus lies in the study of the environmental legacy effects of past decisions, practices, and processes: In order to make wise decisions regarding the environmental problems we face today, we must understand the complex web of human and physical processes that, over time, have contributed to their existence. Geoff is particularly interested in environmental history and historical geography; environmental justice; mining landscapes; public lands, esp. national parks; urban environments; and urban sustainability.
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Training their cameras on the people, places, and culture of Appalachia, Rubin and York seek to reclaim the dignity of the term and to portray Appalachians in a more positive and realistic light. By examining over a century’s-worth of media representation of Appalachian culture, and through interviews with people who live in the region, this film is an attempt to shed light on the richness and proud heritage of one of America’s most misunderstood communities.
Dr. Morrone is a professor and coordinator of the nationally accredited Environmental Health Science program at Ohio University and the Chair of the Department of Social and Public Health. She is the author of numerous books and papers about the health impacts from environmental exposures with a specific focus on health equity and environmental justice.
Dr. Sarah C. Davis is a professor of environmental studies in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University, and is an expert in ecosystem ecology and bioenergy systems. She researches system-level energy conversion efficiency, carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and greenhouse gas fluxes in managed ecosystems. Her work includes assessments of Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) in drought-tolerant plants, perennial grasses, and system designs for waste and fertilizer management. Dr. Davis is author of over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She teaches courses in Ecology and Environmental Issues, Bioenergy, Environmental Science and Public Policy, and Strategies for Resilient Agriculture.