Lexington Evolves From College Town to 'University City'
It's a partnership unlike any other, relying on each other to complete pivotal projects and daily deeds, constantly working together to find solutions.
English Degree + Law School = Winning Combination
In order to prepare for the exam and for law school, the American Bar Association recommends students take courses that strengthen their writing skills and research skills, as well as pursue majors that develop skills in problem solving, analytical reading, editing and oral communication. It’s no surprise, then, that many pre-law students choose English as their major.
Farr Wins Prestigious Publication Award
The publisher of the National Council on Family Relations’ scholarly journals, John Wiley & Sons, recently announced the winners of the 2015 Alexis Walker Award for the best paper in the field of family studies published in 2013 and 2014.
Author of 'The Big Smoke' Visits UK
Adrian Matejka, nationally renowned poet, will read at the University of Kentucky William T. Young Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
King Library Press Lecture Explores Books of Tudor England
The University of Kentucky King Library Press will present a lecture on the physical structure of books of Tudor England at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6., in the Great Hall of Margaret I. King Library on UK’s campus.
Leadership Forum Notes 2015
My Dear A&S Colleagues,
Please, feel free to use or pass along my notes from the 2015 Leadership Forum talks that were streamed last week. Many of you may have attended, but for those of you who were unable to attend or watch the live-streams, I hope this is helpful! The talks were very interesting and relevant to the work we do.
Most kind regards,
Erin Norton Miller, Department Manager, Appalachian Studies, UK Appalachian Center, Arts & Sciences, erin.norton.miller@uky.edu, 859-257-4852
Conversation with Attorney Chris Green
Mr. Green is a Partner in the law firm of Boies, Schiller, and Flexner, which represented Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election lawsuit, Bush v. Gore. Mr. Green specializes in litigation and trials, and is interested to talk with current UK students about developing the skills necessary to succeed as a lawyer; choosing and excelling in law school; about what an attorney’s work is really like; and any other questions you might have about law school or the law.
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Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
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UK Women’s Forum Conference
This year I was urged by two mutual friends at UK to make sure I signed up for the UK Kentucky Women’s Forum Conference. Just getting started in a new role, I was concerned I wouldn’t have time for an entire day away from the office, but I signed up and made plans to go. Boy was I glad I did! The day was wonderfully orchestrated with a keynote speech from our own Kirsten Turner to start things off. The theme was “Memoir” and Kirsten stayed on theme as she relayed an impactful “moment in time” to us and encouraged each of us to seek and be ‘network resources’ during times of crises. It was especially heart-warming to hear from our own Chief of Staff as she expressed her heart for fitting work into our busy, complex lives. Another A&S staff member in attendance, Jacqueline Burke said, “I really enjoyed Kirsten Turner’s key note speech. She is so good at connecting with whoever she is speaking with, one on one or to an entire group. It really spoke to me as a working parent. Two thumbs up!”