GWS Faculty Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Susan Bordo writes "When Fictionalized Facts Matter" for The Chronicle of Higher Education
PS 391: Special Topics in Political Science: Film and Politics with Theresa Schroeder
Introduction to online course PS 391
SOC 360: Environmental Sociology with John Johnson
A sociological study of the emergence of the environment as a social issue in contemporary societies. Topics may include the social, cultural and economic factors associated with the perception of environmental issues; risk perception; and the mobilization of publics around environmental issues.
Will Justice Be Televised?: An Interview with Justin Wedeking
Justin Wedeking studies dynamics within the courtroom - from how Supreme Court decisions are made to how useful confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominess are. Wedeking is a professor in the Department of Political Science, and is currently involved in research to determine whether or not televising court proceedings will affect the legitimacy of court decisions.
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.