Advising & Academic Support

Experiential Opportunities

  • College Aggies Online (CAO) is seeking students who are passionate about animal agriculture to participate in a 9-week interactive educational program. The 2020 competition begins September 14. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards will discuss the application process for the English Speaking Union (ESU) award, which supports a short-term summer study abroad in the United Kingdom, for junior (third-year) students, on August 25 at 4:00pm via Zoom. Interested students can register online here, and can email Pat Whitlow at pat.whitlow@uky.edu with any questions.

Jobs & Internship Opportunities

  • The Intercollegiate Debate program is hiring a STEPS outreach coordinator to assist with fundraising, curriculum design, event planning and building debate programs at the middle and high school level. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 28. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The Horticulture department is seeking a student worker to provide research support, assist with plant production and perform data collection. The ideal applicant would have experience in greenhouses or controlled environments. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 29. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • Sustainable Business Ventures (SBV) is seeking an intern with experience in marketing and social media to assist with their campaigns and mission to help Kentucky businesses recover from the pandemic. The deadline to apply is October 15. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is hiring crew members for Fall 2020 to assist in all aspects of daily farm operations including maintenance, harvest, research, tours and more. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 31. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • An off-campus employer is seeking UK students for Historical Horse Racing (HHR) technicians and attendants. Technicians would be responsible for maintaining HHR machines while attendants would perform customer service on the wagering floor. The deadline to apply for either position is Saturday, September 5. For more information, and to apply, click here.

Events

  • Students can join this year’s Virtual State Fair by participating in tours, demonstrations and live videos now through Sunday, August 30. For more information and to find the full schedule of events, click here.
  • The Good Vibes Tie-Dye Party will take place Tuesday, August 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 in Barker Plaza. Masks and physical distancing will be required. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
  • Throwback Karaoke will take place Thursday, August 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 in the Memorial Hall Amphitheater. Masks and physical distancing will be required. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
  • Students can participate in OUTGrads: Virtual Game Night on Friday, August 28 from 5:00 to 6:30. For more information, and to find the virtual event link, click here.