UK Mourns the Death of Ahmed Kathrada
By Gail Hairston
'Civic Life' Panel Continues With Trends in U.S. Defense, Human Rights
By Gail Hairston
The second in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences’ “Civic Life” panel series continues noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, in the UK Athletics Auditorium of the William T. Young Library. The panel discussion series focuses on a wide range of issues confronting society today.
Shen to Deliver A&S Distinguished Professor Lecture
By Jenny Wells
Zhongwei Shen, professor of mathematics in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), will deliver the college’s 2017 Distinguished Professor Lecture this week.
Mock Trial Team Progresses to National Championship Tournament
By Gail Hairston
UK Mock Trial Team: (males L-R) Nick Nash, Cody McGlothlin, John Wilson;
(females L-R) Anne Klette, Rachel Hampton, Hannah West, Lauren Williams and Kassie Satterly.
Life as A Chinese Student - UK College of Arts and Sciences (2017)
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Welcome Chinese Students to A&S! (2017)
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UK Appalachian Center Celebrates 40 Years
By Jenny Wells
Ron Pen (right) played the fiddle at the UK College of Arts & Sciences
Appalachian Center's 40th Anniversary celebration.
The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center recently celebrated its 40th year on campus, recognizing the university’s partnership with the Appalachian region and honoring those who have contributed to the center’s development and success.
Biology Professor’s Essay Featured in Minding Nature
By Jenny Wells
A long-form essay by Jim Krupa, professor of biology in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, is featured in the winter issue of Minding Nature, the Center for Humans and Nature’s journal.
In the essay, Krupa explores the play between environmental issues and politics, with a focus on endangered wildlife in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.
Naff Symposium Brings Leading Experts to UK to Present
By Connie Sapienza
Featuring world-renowned scientists, the University of Kentucky’s 2017 Naff Symposium will host four experts Friday, March 31, at the William T. Young Library auditorium. A poster session will be held in conjunction with the symposium at the Jacobs Science Building.
World Language Showcase Slated March 25
By Gail Hairston
The languages and cultures of the world will be highlighted at the University of Kentucky March 25 at the Kentucky World Language Association World Language Showcase.
The UK College of Arts and Sciences departments of Hispanic Studies and Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures will play host to nearly 200 student-competitors from across Kentucky.