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At 61, Bernadine McGhee became a first-generation college graduate. Her degree was 40 years in the making.

By Francis Von Mann

LEXINGTON, KY. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Bernadine “Bernie” McGhee never imagined herself with a college degree. But in 2022 at 61, McGhee crossed the stage of Rupp Arena with a bachelor's degree in liberal studies from the College of Arts and Sciences.

An Evening of Piano and Poetry

You're invited to a Piano Ensemble and Poetry Concert, organized by Professor Irina Voro of the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts and Senior Lecturer Anna Voskresensky of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences. This event is free and open to the public. Twenty students from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literature and Cultures will recite poetry in Russian and English, followed by 20 students from the School of Music performing piano ensemble compositions. This event features a diverse range of authors and composers and combines music and language to engage the audience in the experience of beauty through works of literature

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Singletary Center for the Arts, Recital Hall

Piano Ensemble and Poetry Concert

You're invited to a Piano Ensemble and Poetry Concert, organized by Professor Irina Voro of the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts and Senior Lecturer Anna Voskresensky of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program will be presented 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, in the Singletary Center for the Arts, Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. 

Twenty students from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literature and Cultures will recite poetry in Russian and English, followed by 20 students from the School of Music performing piano ensemble compositions. This event features a diverse range of authors and composers and combines music and language to engage the audience in the experience of beauty through works of literature and music.

Date:
Location:
Singletary Center for the Arts, Recital Hall

Leverage Microsoft 365 CoPilot Studio (Beginner)

In this hands-on lab, you will explore Microsoft 365 Copilot, an AI-powered tool integrated into apps like Word, Excel, and Teams.

You’ll learn how it uses large language such models as GPT-4 and Microsoft Graph to generate content, summarize information and offer intelligent suggestions.

The lab also introduces Copilot Studio, a low-code platform with 1,500+ connectors for building custom AI solutions and automating work flows.

By the end, you’ll understand how to apply Copilot to boost productivity, collaboration, and efficiency.

There is a limited number of spots available for three subgroups. Please find the appropriate registration link below.

Faculty Registration Staff Registration Students / Post Docs Registration

The deadline for workshop registration is Monday, November 25, 2025.

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Gatton Student Center, Ballroom A
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