Building a Cultural Bridge Between Two Countries

The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences and the Beijing Foreign Studies University partnership provides many opportunities to Chinese and American students

By Jennifer T. Allen

Two years ago, the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences began a partnership with the Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) hoping to create global opportunities for American and Chinese students. With 32 BFSU students currently studying in Lexington, that goal has become a reality.

CESJ Lunch With Leaders

CESJ hosted Lunch With Leaders - a student/faculty networking event on October 17th, in the President's Room at the Singletary Center.

Stories of Kentucky’s Engagement with the World

Enjoy a free lunch catered by local restaurants operated by immigrants while Dunbar High School's Cultural Society perform a dance. You can even join in the fun! Pack books to be sent to Peace Corps Volunteers working with libraries overseas. The whole event is free. We only ask that you please bring a gently used book to donate.

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International Book Project Inc 1440 Delaware Avenue Lexington, KY 40505

'Frankenstein Forever' Event to Celebrate 200 Years of 'Frankenstein'

By Sarah Jayne Johnson

In the summer of 1816, a group of friends gathered on Lake Geneva to see who could tell the most terrifying tale. An 18-year-old Mary Shelley was among the group. She told the frightening story of a young scientist who creates a grotesque monster in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Victor Frankenstein and The Creature were born that night — the rest is history.

Miller, Odom, and Yang Bring Four NSF Grants to UK Chemistry

Professors Anne-Frances Miller, Susan Odom, and Dong-Sheng Yang have received four new grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF).  These highly-competitive awards will fund research projects on electron transfer in flavoproteins (Miller), high potential redox couples (Odom), high concentration electrolytes (Odom), and spectroscopy of transient organometallic complexes (Yang).

Conversations with Gurney

Our inaugural "Conversations with Gurney" event was held at the Lucille Caudill Little Library in the John Jacobs Niles Gallery (160 Patterson Drive) on November 14th from 2-4PM. Gurney Norman, scholar-in-residence for the Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program, hosted Anne Shelby, native Kentuckian, storyteller, poet, and award-winning author. After the performance, a reception was held at the Appalachian Center, 624 Maxwelton Court. Soup beans, Ale 8 and a great time was enjoyed by all!

 

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Conversations with Gurney: Anne Shelby from UK College of Arts & Sciences on Vimeo.

 

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John Jacobs Niles Gallery
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