What's New in Science - John Anthony
Professor John Anthony, department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky, speaks about catching cheating athletes, curing diseases, and solving the world's energy problems!
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Lecture Series Strengthens UK-Community Ties
The African American and Africana Studies Program at the University of Kentucky is partnering with the Lyric Theatre to provide a series of community lectures. Engaging the community and strengthening UK's relations with East Lexington, the lectures aim to "rebuild the block."
UK Historian Helps NFL Football Player Find His Roots
Professor Gerald Smith travels to Paducah, Ky., to meet with former professional football player and discuss his Kentucky ancestors at the McCracken County Courthouse. The UK historian gives Jerome Bettis information and insight on members of his mother's family who lived around the western Kentucky community.
Classics Students Awarded Otis Singletary Fellowship
The fellowship is a one-time scholarship awarded to graduating seniors who are continuing their post-baccalaureate education at UK. Paralleling the growth of the classics program, awards such as these contribute to the continued success in attracting some of the best students from around the world, and especially in keeping the ones who already call the classics program home.
UK Junior Named Finalist for Truman Scholarship
UK social work junior Jillian Harris has been named a finalist for the Truman Scholarship, a presitigious national scholarship recognizing college juniors who show a commitment to public service.
Southeastern Conference on Linguistics
The 79th Southeastern Conference on Linguistics (SECOL LXXIX) will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lexington Thursday through Saturday, April 12-14, 2012.
The plenary speakers will be Michael Montgomery (University of South Carolina) and Mary Bucholtz (University of California, Santa Barbara). The conference theme, “Conference on Appalachian Language” (COAL), is designed to highlight the importance of the rich linguistic traditions of the people of the Appalachian Mountains, which make up the beautiful eastern landscape of Kentucky.
The Southeastern Conference on Linguistics (SECOL) is dedicated to the advancement of the study of language in all its aspects. For more information about the organization, visit the SECOL website.
Questions about venue and arrangements may be addressed to the local host, Dr. Jennifer Cramer (jennifer.cramer@uky.edu). See attached for the registration form and schedule.
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Wired Students Study Henrietta Lacks' Legacy
By Sarah Geegan
Little/Gaines Artist Explores 'The Daily Routine' of Life
Little/Gaines Artist Kit Donohue, a UK graduate student and musician, has teamed with dancer and UK alumna Kasey Schackelford to explore how life imitates art in tonight's program "The Daily Routine: Themes and Variations." The program will feature a new composition by Donohue and choreography by Shackelford.
Sword of The Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy
WHAT: History Guest Speaker - "Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith: Religion in American War and Diplomacy
WHO: Andrew Preston, Senior Lecturer in American History, Clare College, Cambridge University
WHERE: Niles Gallery, Fine Arts Library
WHEN: Monday, March 26, 3:30p.m.
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Dean Mark Kornbluh and Summer Online Education: UK at the Half with Carl Nathe
Mark Kornbluh, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, wants A&S students to succeed. One way they can stay on track is to take summer & online courses. The latest UK at the Half segment focused on course offerings for Summer 2012. Carl Nathe, host of UK at the Half, interviewed the Dean for the radio program, which airs during each UK basketball game.