Advising & Academic Support
- The Study is providing students with virtual Common Hour Review sessions for select courses throughout the Spring 2021 semester. Find the schedule here.
Clubs & Student Organizations
- The UK Collegiate Moot Court Team extends an invitation to students of all majors interested in advocacy and constitutional law to join their undergraduate club. Members will have the opportunity to gain practical skills in public speaking, writing, and critical thinking, as well as compete in regional and national competitions. For more information, and to sign up, contact kentuckymootcourt@gmail.com.
- The Emerging Entomologists are hosting a night of entomology themed bingo and trivia on Monday, February 15 from 6:00 to 7:00 online via Zoom. To access the Zoom link, e-mail emergingentomologists@gmail.com.
Experiential Opportunities
- UK Student Government Association (SGA) has an unexpected opening for a senator from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. All interested students in the college are eligible to apply. Responsibilities include a weekly Wednesday meeting at 7:00 p.m. and other minor requirements. To apply, send a platform statement (250 words max) to sga.senate@uky.edu by Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. This position will only be filled for the remainder of the Spring 2021 semester. To learn more, visit http://www.uksga.org/
- Students can participate in a Summer 2021 study abroad program in Sweden with the course FAM 455: Scandinavian Health, Well-Being & Life Quality. Participants will learn about one of the best health care systems in the world, attend lectures by health care professionals, visit historical locations, and more. For more information, visit the program website. Contact Dr. Amy Kostelic at amy.kostelic@uky.edu or Tracey Werner-Wilson at tracey.werner-wilson@uky.edu for any questions.
- Florida State University College of Law is hosting the Donald J. Weidner Summer for Undergraduates program, a 4-week virtual law school experience designed to introduce students to classes, admissions processes, and provide networking opportunities with judges and lawyers. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 2. Learn more and apply here.
- The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and Seed Science Foundation (SSF) are hosting the 2021 Student Connections Program to provide students with the opportunity to travel to the ASTA Policy & Leadership Development Conference and network with seed industry professionals. The program application deadline is Friday, March 5. Learn more and apply here.
Job & Internship Opportunities
- The Campus Kitchen at UK is seeking an intern to help with garden school gardens, the campus gardens, and CKUK’s indoor garden. Job duties would include maintaining gardens, recruiting and training volunteers, tracking data, and working with campus and community partners. Interested students should contact the Campus Kitchen’s advisor, Kendra OoNorasak, at kendra.oonorasak@uky.edu.
- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is providing an 8-week summer internship for current or recently graduated UK students. Interns will receive a $5,000 stipend and get hands-on experience with alumni relations, event planning, marketing, and more. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 26. Applicants should e-mail Lori Eckdahl at lori.eckdahl@uky.edu with a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement of 750 words or less summarizing their interest in the educational advancement field and how the program would further their interest.
- JBS, the world’s largest protein producer, is offering many internships and management trainee positions for students and recent graduates to get hands-on experience in the industry. Openings are available across the country including an internship position in Louisville, KY. See complete listings and learn more about both programs on the JBS website.
- The UK Human Development Institute is seeking short-term student employees to train as phone interviewers for a project with the KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a large-scale research study and work flexible schedules throughout March 2021. E-mail Jeremiah Pope at Jeremiah.pope@uky.edu with any questions. Click here to apply.
Events
- The 2021 Spring Virtual HireBlue Engineering, Computer Science, and STEM Career Fair is Tuesday, February 16 from 12:00 to 4:00. Learn more and register on Handshake.
- The 2021 Spring HireBlue Business, Accounting, Communications, Liberal Arts and All Majors Career Fair is Wednesday, February 17 from 12:00 to 4:00. Learn more and register on Handshake.
- WRFL Film Club is presenting a showing of “Uncut Gems” on Friday, February 19 at 8:00 in the UK Worsham Cinema. Students can also show up early to listen to a featured DJ at 7:00. Learn more and RSVP here.
- Join the Women of MANRRS for a conversation about self-love and appreciation on Thursday, February 18 from 5:00 to 6:00 in Room 341 of Barnhart. Attendees can order smoothies from Lampoon’s Express Smoothies to enjoy with the group by sending $3 by Venmo to @UK-MANRRS with their name and order. Learn more and RSVP here.