Advising & Academic Support

  • Transformative Learning is offering a free GRE Prep Seminar virtually via Zoom this Tuesday, October 13 from 4:00 to 7:30. Students who attend will learn what to expect when taking the GRE, brush up on test-taking strategies, and review materials for the exam. For more information, and to register, click here.

Experiential Opportunities

  • The 5-Minute Fast Track Competition is an opportunity for undergraduate students to share their research and compete for cash prizes. There will be two preliminary rounds on Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00 via Zoom. For more information, and to access to Zoom link to participate, click here.

Jobs & Internship Opportunities

  • Purdue Extension is seeking interns for their 10-week summer program designed to provide experiential learning opportunities in 4-H youth development, agriculture and natural resources, community development, and human sciences. College juniors and seniors who are eligible for graduate school study in an area related to agriculture, environment, human health or community development are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is October 31. For more information, click here.
  • U.S. Bank is seeking a student for their 10-week paid undergraduate internship in consumer and business banking. Interns will get hands-on experience in areas including business needs, supporting communities, interacting with executives and more. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The Kentucky Horse Park is hiring for full-time interim positions in a variety of areas including the Visitors Information Center, Campground Store, maintenance, equine, special events and more. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • Sherwin-Williams is seeking applicants for their 10 to 12-week paid management and sales summer internship. The opportunity offers hands-on experience with aspects of store operations including critical business issues, retail, management, merchandising, customer relations and more. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service is looking to hire interns for the summer of 2021. The posting will open on Tuesday, October 13 and students from any program may apply. For more information, contact David Knopf at David.knopf@usda.gov.

Events

  • Join SAB for virtual paint night on Tuesday, October 13 via Zoom from 7:00 to 8:00. Students will be guided through a paint session by an experienced teacher from the Painting Company. Pick up painting supplies at the Gatton Student Center Suite A265 the same day from 3:30 to 5:30. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
  • Farm-to-Fork will be providing locally sourced, nutritious meals free to all UK students for lunch on Wednesday, October 14 from 11:30 to 12:30 outside the Whitehall Classroom Building and dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 outside Erikson Hall. Students can find menu details on the Campus Kitchen’s Instagram, and those who want to participate are encouraged to sign up ahead of time. For more information, click here.
  • All students are invited to The Masked Singer for a night of karaoke on Wednesday, October 14 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Gatton Student Center Worsham Cinema. A valid UK BBNvolved event pass is required for entry. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
  • All students are encouraged to participate in the Historic Park Service Clean-Up on Saturday, October 17 from 8:30 to 12:00. Students will engage in the cleanup and beautification of the African Cemetery No. 2, home to some of the most notable Black Kentuckians. For more information, and to sign up, click here. Registrations ends Friday, October 16 or when space runs out.
  • Join Collegiate 4-H for their semester social event at Evan’s Orchard of Georgetown, KY on Saturday, October 17 from 2:00 to 4:30. Attendees must purchase tickets to attend, and will have to provide their own transportation. For more information, and to purchase a ticket, click here.