Welcoming New Arrivals in the High County Pre-Conference Event
Resettled is a documentary highlighting the challenges and opportunities faces by refugees in Clarkston, GA, often cited as one of the most diverse square miles in America. The film showcases the town’s role in welcoming residents from over 150 nations, focusing on themes of integration, community support, and the stories of those seeking a new home.
Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with:
- Diya Abdo, Lincoln Financial Professor of English, Guilford College and Founder & Director of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR)
- Melinda Bogardus, County Immigrant Justice Coalition
- Marco Fonseca, Director of Coaching, High Country Soccer Association
For questions or more information, please contact Joseph Bathanti | bathantjr@appstate.edu.
Hosted by Appalachian State University, Immigrant Justice Coalition, Department of Sustainable Development at App State, New Arrivals Institute, and Every Campus a Refuge.
