Constitution Day and 'I Am Kentucky: The Commonwealth and Our Common Future' Comes to UK
By Gail Hairston
All educational institutions receiving federal funding are required to conduct educational programming about the U.S. Constitution in recognition of Constitution Day, which this year falls on Sept. 17. The University of Kentucky chose Monday, Sept. 18, for its all-day celebration.
Richards, Pauly Research Mechanism of Nicotine Addiction
By Gail Hairston
Two University of Kentucky professors have been awarded funding to help elucidate the mechanism of nicotine addiction and to identify targets for nicotine cessation therapeutics.
How do You Dispose of Old, Worn US Flags? Learn From a UK ROTC Ceremony Thursday
By Kathy Johnson
What is the proper way to dispose of an American flag? You can find out this week as University of Kentucky Air Force ROTC cadets conduct a flag retirement ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in front of UK's Main Building.
A special uniformed Honor Guard detail will execute the official disposal of two worn flags — one that flew outside the UK's Main Building and another that was given to the ROTC for retirement.
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UK ROTC Remembers 9/11 Victims
By Kathy Johnson
On this 16th anniversary of 9/11, the University of Kentucky Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs are remembering those who died in the tragic terrorist attacks that rocked the nation.
Evolution and Creationism in Kentucky Discussed by Expert Eugenie Scott
By Gail Hairston
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, Eugenie C. Scott, a nationally recognized physical anthropologist and an expert on evolution and creationism, will deliver the preliminary address for the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences’ series “Year of Civics and Citizenship in the 21st Century: Keys to our Common Future.”
The title of her lecture is “Evolution and Creationism in Kentucky.”
Diversity Weekend Event - Art Exhibition
Attendees will have an opportunity to view art from students, faculty, and staff from UK and the greater community.
Diversity Weekend Event - Lecture
This lecture will highlight diversity and the importance of global perspectives.
Diversity Weekend Event - Ice Cream Social
This event will feature international field games and highlight some international ice cream flavors!!