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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're currently accepting articles for our 2026 issue, The Regenerative Rust Belt. Send us your articles and write with any questions. Also, please share the CFP far and wide! @katietrostel.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social #academicsky #booksky

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Contact Details: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Compensation: The first 35 participants will be compensated with a $75 gift card. You can decide to stop participation at any time.

IRB Details:
· Investigator: Christabel Devadoss
· Protocol ID: 21-2089 7v Approval: 01/20/2021

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Participants: Looking for people who 1) self-identify as a racialized minority, 2) live (or have lived) in Ohio, northern Indiana, eastern Pennsylvania, southern Michigan, northwestern New York 3) live or work in a rural area (not a city).

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand the experiences of racialized minorities in the rural Rust Belt. Interviews will be about your experiences living or having lived in the rural Rust Belt.

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Jul 1

Seeking volunteers for a research study on experiences of racialized minorities in the rural Rust Belt

Looking for participants for virtual or in-person interviews (approximately 30 min-1 hour).

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 23

When we hosted @andrewaydin.bsky.social in Cleveland, we had to have him do a reading of Taste of Justice--a superhero webcomic about superheroes and food, 2 things #CLE is known [email protected] @literarycleveland.bsky.social Read it here: www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/...

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 23

When we hosted @andrewaydin.bsky.social in Cleveland, we had to have him do a reading of Taste of Justice--a superhero webcomic about superheroes and food, 2 things #CLE is known [email protected] @literarycleveland.bsky.social Read it here: www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/...

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 11

Last week we hosted @andrewaydin.bsky.social at the Cleveland Foundation for the 90th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and Congressman Lewis, who won the award in 1999. Dawn Arrington, Dir of Comics at the Corner led the interview
@katietrostel.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social

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Andrew Aydin @andrewaydin.bsky.social · Apr 9

Need some good news? smokymountainnews.com/news/item/39...

Inked: Hurricane Helene's legacy lives on, through comics

When Hurricane Helene tore through Southern Appalachia last year, it left behind more than just downed trees and flooded homes. Helene carved enduring, indelible stories into the lives of those who li...

smokymountainnews.com

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Graphic Policy @graphicpolicy.com · Apr 9

Good Trouble Comics announces the Appalachia Comics Project aiming to spotlight the devastation of Hurricane Helene and history of the region #comics #comicbooks @andrewaydin.bsky.social

Good Trouble Comics announces the Appalachia Comics Project aiming to spotlight the devastation of Hurricane Helene and history of the region

The first issue of Appalachia Comics is set to be released Winter 2025

graphicpolicy.com

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 9

What a weekend! We'll be sharing highlights from our 2nd Rust Belt Symposium, a chance to tell our own stories and imagine new futures rooted in community. Like the #splicecreamtruck, we are "powered by North East Shores" ... and stories! ❤️ @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 7

It was a true honor to host one of comics' greats this weekend when @andrewaydin.bsky.social visited Cleveland for the first time. He fit right in! Look for picture and videos: here is a sneak peek @katietrostel.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social #CLE #RustBelt

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Valentino Zullo @valentinolzullo.bsky.social · Apr 5

Books at the Market today at the West Side Market with @literarycleveland.bsky.social, Cleveland Public Library and more! @andrewaydin.bsky.social will be signing books at 1pm! #comics #comicssky #booksky #CLE #RustBelt @rustbeltlab.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social

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Kent State University Press @ksupress.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thanks to everyone who’s stopped by our exhibit at today’s Rust Belt Humanities Symposium at Ursuline College—featuring books by @jlauck1941.bsky.social and more. And thanks too to the organizers at @rustbeltlab.bsky.social!

Display of books on stands at a conference exhibit, with Kent State University Press drape.

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 3

@andrewaydin.bsky.social, @katietrostel.bsky.social, and @valentinolzullo.bsky.social will be on the Sound of Ideas this morning! #CLE #RustBelt #booksky

www.ideastream.org/show/sound-o...

Reframing the 'Rust Belt' narrative through the humanities

The Rust Belt Humanities Lab at Ursuline College is using community events and guest speakers to help students and residents re-imagine the region and its future.

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 3

Thanks for the writeup, Cool Cleveland! #RustBeltLab
@katietrostel.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social

coolcleveland.com/2025/03/ursu...

Ursuline’s Rust Belt Humanities Lab holds Symposium and Book Giveaway to Focus on the Region’s Assets | CoolCleveland

Fri 4/4 @ noon-4PM Sat 4/5 @ 10AM-2PM The Rust Belt Humanities Lab at Ursuline College is dedicated to telling positive stories about the Rust... READ MORE

coolcleveland.com

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Apr 1

We met w/ Dawn Arrington of Comics at the Corner today to plan her conversation w/ @andrewaydin.bsky.social at the Cleveland Foundation this week. Let's celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and John Lewis' legacy @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Mar 28

Our reading of John Lewis, @andrewaydin.bsky.social, and @natepowell.bsky.social’s March with students from Tri-C and Ursuline College continues. Pictured are some of our book club members. @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social #comics #Cleveland #rustbelt

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Mar 28

Our reading of John Lewis, @andrewaydin.bsky.social, and @natepowell.bsky.social’s March with students from Tri-C and Ursuline College continues. Pictured are some of our book club members. @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social #comics #Cleveland #rustbelt

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Mar 28

We have a handful of additional tickets available for our April 4th Symposium. Please email [email protected] if you're interested! @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social

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Jon Wlasiuk @riotnerrrd.bsky.social · Mar 22

🚨 Climate Crisis Panel Discussion! 🚨

Join us to discuss the urgent challenges of climate change and explore the role of literature in this moment. Registration is free in the link below!

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@literarycleveland.bsky.social
@rustbeltlab.bsky.social

The Story of The Land: How Literature Confronts the Climate Crisis

in partnership with Orion Magazine, Literary Cleveland, and Mac's Backs

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Mar 26

Next week @andrewaydin.bsky.social will be at the Cleveland Foundation in honor of the 90th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which John Lewis won in 1999. #booksky #comicssky @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social #comics #Cleveland #RustBelt

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Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Mar 26

Next week @andrewaydin.bsky.social will be at the Cleveland Foundation in honor of the 90th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which John Lewis won in 1999. #booksky #comicssky @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social @katietrostel.bsky.social #comics #Cleveland #RustBelt

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Derek Krissoff @derekkrissoff.bsky.social · Mar 15

Look for my KSU Press colleagues at the symposium's exhibit, and if you're writing a book on a Rust Belt topic, drop me a line!

Rust Belt Lab @rustbeltlab.bsky.social · Mar 15

Getting our swag ready for our Rust Belt Symposium at #ursulinecollege! Our bags are from Found Surface "Manufacturing eco-friendly soft goods in Cleveland, Ohio." Our event is sold out but you can learn more about our work: www.rustbeltlab.org. @katietrostel.bsky.social @valentinolzullo.bsky.social

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