Insecurities of Money
A lecture by Jane I. Guyer given on April 20th, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Singletary Center.
A&S 350: Personal Strengths & Your Career Development with Greg Bocchino
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of planning and organizing career development strategies. Emphasis is placed on identification of individual goals, assessment of talents/strengths and values, exploration of career options, analysis of the job market, effective use of employment search tools (e.g., resumes, cover letters, and interviewing), and management of career pathways. Stresses the value of the arts and sciences degree in the labor market and develops job search skills that will be useful throughout life.
UK Chemistry Department Hosts Naff Symposium
Leading experts in chemistry involving metals and proteins will be the featured speakers at the symposium Friday, May 4, on UK's campus.
Immigration Research on Display: Wired Students at the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars
At the end of each academic year, the Society for the Promotion of Undergraduate Research hosts the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. Cristina Alcalde, one of three faculty co-directors at A&S Wired and a professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies, mentored three Wired students during the past academic year.
Refugee from Congo is among UK's degree recipients-- Fraternel Amuri Misako
In a more peaceful world, Fraternel Amuri Misako would have been handed his doctorate during a ceremony at the University of Kisangani in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Instead, Amuri will wear his cap and gown at the University of Kentucky commencement ceremonies on Sunday.
College of Arts and Sciences Offers Summer Coursework
Over 200+ summer and online courses will be offered this summer from A&S.
Improving General Chemistry with Stephen Testa
Over 2,500 students take introductory chemistry classes each semester. As the director of general chemistry, Stephen Testa oversees the planning and curricula of each of these introductory courses. In this interview, professor Testa discusses what he and his colleagues are doing to improve the grades, and the experiences, of students fulfilling their chemistry credits.
This podcast was produced by Stephen Gordinier.
Two Geography Professors Awarded Fulbrights
The UK College of Arts and Sciences will see two of its professors, Richard Schein and Sue Roberts, travel to Finland on Fulbright Scholarships throughout the 2012-2013 school year.
UK Faculty and Students Share Appalachian Culture in China
University of Kentucky students and faculty will travel to Shanghai in May to share Appalachian culture at the American Studies Center at Shanghai University.