Advising & Academic Support

  • The last day of classes is Tuesday, November 24.
  • Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28.
  • The UK Counseling Center is providing a wellness workshop for beating test anxiety this Tuesday, November 24 from 1:00 to 2:00 virtually via Zoom. Students can learn how to cope with test anxiety and concentration/focus problems. For more information, and to access the Zoom link, click here.

Scholarship Opportunities

  • Three FEAE scholarships ranging from $1.500 to $3,000 will be awarded to undergraduate students in agriculture-related studies. The application deadline is Tuesday, December 1. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • Unigo is offering a $10,000 scholarship for a currently enrolled undergraduate student who answers the question: “Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What’s their favorite mobile app?” Applications must be submitted by Thursday, December 31. For more information, and to apply, click here.
  • The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture provide a reward of $3,500 to undergraduate students majoring in horticulture or related fields with a 3.5 GPA or better. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 15. For more information, and to apply, click here.

Experiential Opportunities

  • Jeopardy! is looking for current undergraduate students to participate as contestants in their upcoming National College Championship. Producers will begin holding auditions immediately for all eligible students who pass the Jeopardy! College Test for shows airing in early 2021. For more information, and to take the test, click here.

Club Meetings

  • The general meeting of the Asian American Club will take place Monday, November 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 in the Memorial Hall Amphitheater. The meeting will include current events, discussion, and activities about various Asian cultures. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.  

Events

  • Students can pick up a kit of materials from The Arboretum Visitor Center for $20 to craft their own kissing ball. An instructional video will be shared so that participants can craft from their homes by following along virtually. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact The Arboretum at arboretum@uky.edu or call 859-257-9339.
  • UK SGA is hosting an Among Us tournament on Monday, November 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 virtually via Zoom. Students can register to play for the chance to win Air Pods. For more information, and to register, click here.
  • Join Nathan Stevens and his crew of student reporters to discuss esports and gaming topics of the week with news reports, interviews, and panel discussions this Wednesday, November 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 on the University of Kentucky Twitch Channel.