By Gail Hairston, Amy Jones, and Kody Kiser
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association presented its 2013 Great Teacher Awards to six recipients last night at a recognition dinner, followed by an appearance at Rupp Arena’s center court during halftime of the South Carolina vs. UK basketball game.
The recipients are:
• Karen Badger, associate professor, College of Social Work
• Roberta Dwyer, professor, College of Agriculture
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By Keith Hautala
Three University of Kentucky faculty members will present at the first-ever Southeastern Conference Symposium, to be held Feb. 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
The 2013 edition of the SEC Symposium, titled “Impact of the Southeast in the World’s Renewable Energy Future,” addresses a significant scholarly issue across the range of disciplines represented by the SEC’s 14 member universities. The event showcases their academic excellence and underscores their educational and economic contributions to the vitality of the region, nation and world.
John Anthony, UK's Gill Professor of Chemistry, will present "Carbon-Based Materials for Solar Power Generation" at a session about advanced materials
network.as.uky.edu - A Digital Humanities Symposium, February 15-16, 2013.
By Guy Spriggs
According to Spanish and topical studies major Sammi Meador, it can be hard to use words like environmentalism and sustainability when talking about her personal and academic interests.
“These are hot topics right now,” Meador said, “and a lot of people think these are just wishy-washy terms.”
As she explains, however, sustainability is about far more than buzz words and empty gestures. Environmental studies is also about people.
“People think it’s a liberal white kid thing, that the goal is to be a hippie and to save the animals and all that. But there’s a human side to it. Sustainability really includes every aspect of human society,” she said.
“I’m coming from a place of privilege that affords me the time and resources to ponder these ethical questions,” Meador continued. “I don’t
By Allison Perry
University of Kentucky assistant professor of chemistry Edith "Phoebe" Glazer has received an American Cancer Society Research Scholar Grant for $715,000 over four years to continue her research into ruthenium-based cancer drugs. These compounds are less toxic to healthy cells than a similar and widely used inorganic drug.
Cisplatin is a common platinum-based cancer drug used in a variety of cancer treatments. But while cisplatin kills cancer cells, it also attacks healthy cells, causing debilitating side effects. Ruthenium is another transition metal and belongs to the same group of the periodic table as iron.
Previously, the Glazer group developed two new ruthenium complexes designed to kill cancer cells while preserving healthy cells. These complexes are inert in the
By Tony Neely
46 University of Kentucky Wildcats earned a place on the 2012 Fall Sports Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll announced by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive.
UK’s total of 46 tied for the fourth-most among the 14 league teams. UK had 20 representatives from the football team, six from men’s soccer, 14 from women’s soccer and six from volleyball.
The 2012 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2012 Spring, Summer and Fall terms. Among other qualifications, a student-athlete must have a grade-point average of 3.00 or above for the preceding academic year or have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above in order to make the honor roll.
Here’s is a list of Kentucky’s honorees, along with each student-athlete’s sport and major:
By Kathy Johnson
Huajing Maske, director of the University of Kentucky Confucius Institute, was the guest on Saturday's "UK at the Half," which aired during the UK vs. LSU game that was broadcast on radio.
"UK at the Half" airs during halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast on radio and is hosted by Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Marketing.
To hear the "UK at the Half" interview, click here. To view a transcript of the interview, click here.
By Sarah Geegan
A notorious feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky is once again making national news, but this time it is hitting a little closer to home.
A discovery of artifacts associated with patriarch Randall McCoy’s home and site of an infamous 1888 attack were confirmed by Kim McBride, a historic archaeologist with the Kentucky Archaeological Survey, a joint partnership with the University of Kentucky Department of Anthropology and the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office.
McBride’s work is central to the story of the site, and what the artifacts and their context of recovery can contribute to our understanding
By Sarah Geegan
UK alumna Lauren Cook did it in Switzerland; UK junior Hannah Simms did it in China; they studied abroad. Widely seen as a life-changing experience, education abroad has been perceived as one with added financial burden. However, Education Abroad at UK is seeking to dispel the myth that money is necessarily an obstacle; rather, they want students to know money does not have to be a barrier.
Education Abroad at UK strives to make education abroad programs more affordable and accessible for all UK students. In 2011-2012, Education Abroad at UK awarded $231,750 in total scholarships. The 2011-2012 year also represented a 42 percent increase from the number of students who received scholarships in 2010-2011 and a 41 percent increase in total funding.
"One of the
Below is a list of preliminary steps that can assist you as you transition through the changing staff structure in A&S.
(1) Review the “Changes in the Staff Structure” website. Become familiar with the information (org charts, timeline, JAQs, etc.) and ask us for more information if you can't find the details you need.
(2) Think about the job responsibilities that you like and enjoy doing each day. There are a lot of different opportunities in the new structure. It will be helpful to think about what positions will be the best fit for you.
(3) Review the JAQs/Major Job Responsibilities (MJRs) posted on the website. Think about how your skills, knowledge, and experience match the JAQs/MJRs listed . Determine what positions you are interested in applying for.
(4)
Standard Hiring Procedure for all A&S employees.
Search committee formed Search committee meets to discuss applicant evaluative criteria Search committee reviews all forwarded applicants, individually and then collectively Search committee narrows applicant pool to a semi-finalist list Search committee reviews employee files for all UK/A&S employees semi-finalist list Search committee conducts first round interviews via phone using behavior-based interviewing Search committee meets to narrow list to 2-4 finalists 2-4 finalists come for in-person interviews. Meet with search committee as well as others with departments, college and/or university. All individuals involved in the interview process provide search committee with systematic feedback. Search committee checks references for final candidate(s) Salary recommendation is prepared, equity check completedThe University of Kentucky's degree offerings are getting a little greener next fall.
A new major, Environmental and Sustainability Studies offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, will provide a Bachelor of Arts option for students interested in pursuing a major in environmental studies. The curriculum will provide a deep understanding of the humanities and social science aspects of environmental and sustainability issues.
>>Visit the Environmental & Sustainability Studies website
The degree is designed to provide students with a foundation in the natural and physical sciences without the math and science courses typically required by environmental B.S. degrees;
By Carl Nathe
The immediate crisis may have been alleviated somewhat by the 'fiscal cliff' legislation passed by Congress on Jan. 1, however, the issue of revenue vs. spending by the federal government continues to be a major topic of debate across the country.
Against this backdrop, the University of Kentucky's Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is bringing a major national figure to campus to discuss the financial challenges facing America and the rest of the world. David M. Walker, who served as comptroller general of the United States and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1998 to 2008, will address students, faculty, and the general public at 7:00 tonight. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the Recital Hall of the
By Erin Berger
An intervention created by a group of University of Kentucky faculty has proven successful in encouraging young women in an area of eastern Kentucky to complete the series of HPV vaccines to guard against cervical cancer.
In 2012, cervical cancer affected approximately 12,000 women in the United States and was responsible for another 4,200 deaths. In rural eastern Kentucky, women are more likely to die from cervical cancer than women residing elsewhere in the United States.
“The worst part about these statistics is that no woman should ever experience cervical cancer,” said Robin Vanderpool, assistant professor of health behavior in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.
Cervical cancer, a disease that is both preventable and treatable, remains a national public health concern particularly for women in medically
By Whitney Hale
In celebration of the University of Kentucky's upcoming sesquicentennial in 2015, the 41st of 150 weekly installments remembers a popular leisure and educational travel option for the institution's students and faculty.
The April 1896 Cadet announced: "Fall in for Natural Bridge! A Gala Day! Let everybody go. Students and friends in the city. The Lexington and Eastern Railroad can’t be excelled for scenery. All who went last year, know that the trip was far superior to expectation; since then, the Railroad Co. have spent thousands of dollars, and now have the best place in the country for picnic parties and pleasure seeker. Go!
Tickets for the road trip and admission to the grounds $1, for sale by A.S. Reese and R.F.
By Sarah Geegan
The year 2013 is underway. The Jan. 1 fiscal cliff deadline came and went, President Barack Obama was inaugurated yesterday and the 113th Congress has had its first session. With these historical, political moments now passed, what does the year 2013 have in store for the nation? UK expert Stephen Voss weighs in on his predictions for the coming year.
Voss is an expert on public opinion and voting behavior, as it relates to the economy. His work has appeared in various professional journals, including the American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Public Opinion Quarterly,
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By Gail Hairston, Jenny Wells, Amy Jones, and Kody Kaiser
Gerald Smith has spent a lifetime studying the nation’s African-American leaders, including the formative years of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Lexington area will celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday, Jan. 21, with a march and program featuring Jeff Johnson. Register here to take part in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Challenge, or visit
By Sarah Geegan
University of Kentucky physics Professor Tim Gorringe's research collaboration has recently gained attention for an important experimental result.
Playing a leadership role in an international collaboration of physicists, Gorringe has measured precisely how rapidly muons, which are particles that behave like electrons but are 200 times heavier, are captured on protons, yielding a neutron and a neutrino.
The experiment, which gives an unprecedented probe of the weak force at low energies, was performed at the renowned Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland.
"The result is significant in confirming our understanding of how fundamental symmetries govern the nature
Everyone knows that the sole means to attain profound knowledge of a language is through immersion. Speaking the language with other individuals such as classroom peers and instructors is a wonderful practice.
But is there a way to even improve this experience? Researchers and teachers are currently seeking ways to expand the immersion technique.
Francisco Salgado-Robles, lecturer in Hispanic Studies, believes the answer to this question is to get the students outside of the classroom.
Salgado-Robles is an advocate of service learning, which is producing positive educational experiences in many departments at campuses across the globe.
“Service learning,” he defines, “is experiential education that engages students in activities that address
UK Alum Works with American Presidents to Archive History from UK College of Arts & Sciences on Vimeo.
By Amy Jones, Jay Blanton, Kody Kiser
Every Inauguration begins a new chapter in the history books as a president is sworn into office. A UK graduate has spent most of his professional life helping archive history for various presidents. In fact, Alan Lowe is currently archiving the history of former President George W. Bush.
From early childhood on, Lowe thought he would be a doctor.
A few days on the University of Kentucky campus – and a little time in Chemistry 101 -- in the 1980s quickly taught him otherwise.
“But that’s where I step back and think about ‘What do you really like?’ Step back and
