Advising & Academic Support

  • UK Libraries peer tutor interns are hosting drop-in hours via Zoom for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester each Monday throughout April from 5:00 to 7:00. Students can utilize this resource for help with online library resources like finding credible articles, navigating databases, and conducting research. For more information, and to find the Zoom link, click here.

Job & Internship Opportunities

  • The MLK Center has several open positions for students including programming intern, multi-media intern, and graphic designer. The deadline to apply for all positions is Thursday, April 30. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • Local horse farm is seeking to fill multiple positions for grooming and general stable hand to care for retired racehorses. Previous experience working with horses or on a farm is preferred. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 7. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The US Air Force is hiring a biological scientist in several locations to serve as the primary environmental program manager. Recent graduates in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • Local outdoor flower shop is seeking full- or part-time assistants to stock, water, and unload flowers as well as help customers. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 13. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • University Health Service is seeking peer health educators to work with the health education and wellness team to provide outreach and empower healthy behavior changes. The position is anticipated to start the Fall 2020 semester and the deadline to apply is Sunday, May 17. For more information, and to apply, click here.

Events

  • The Lewis Honors College is offering drop-in information sessions via Zoom on Tuesday, April 21 from 4:00 to 5:00 and Wednesday, April 29 from 10:30 to 11:30. Current first- or second-year students are encouraged to drop-in and learn more about joining the Lewis Honors College. For more information, contact Kayla Powell at kayla.powell@uky.edu or visit the Honors College website.
  • All students are invited to participate in Tiger King trivia on Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00 to 2:00. For more information, and to find the online location, click here.
  • Students can join a discussion about food insecurity, food waste and how we can take steps to combat these things in our communities at “Let’s Talk About: Food Waste” on Thursday, April 23 from 12:00 to 1:00. For more information, and to access the Zoom link, click here.
  • UK SAB is hosting a Survivor watch party on Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00 via Facebook. For more information, and to find the link to participate, click here.
  • WRFL invites all students to the kick-off of their social distancing livestream concert series, “Noise in the Attic” on Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 to 8:00. The series will feature local Lexington musicians and will be available free for all via the Facebook event page. For more information, and to find the link to participate, click here.