Deadlines
- The UK Agribusiness Club is now accepting applications for officers. Available positions are president, internal vice president, external vice president, reporter/secretary, and ag student council representative. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 21. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The deadline to apply for the UK Libraries Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Scholarship is Friday, April 23. This scholarship awards $1,000 each spring to undergraduates whose research makes substantive and creative use of UK Libraries’ collections, services, and resources. For more information, and to apply, click here.
Fundraising
- The Emerging Entomologists Club is raising money for the ESA Chrysalis Fund, which provides grants to teachers who incorporate insects into their lessons. Donate to this fundraiser by Venmo (@emergingentomologists) or fill out this form. Donations over $5 will receive a pollinator seed packet, and donations over $10 will be entered in a raffle for a butterfly shadow box. For more information, contact emergingentomologists@gmail.com.
Experiential Opportunities
- The California Conservation Corps Watershed Stewards Program in Partnership with AmeriCorp (WSP) is currently recruiting Corpsmembers to serve in their 10.5-month program. WSP provides hands-on education and training in restoration science, civic service, and community education. All applications are due by June 30. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking summer counselors for the Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders conference happening June 20 to June 24. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 2. For more information, and to apply, click here.
Job & Internship Opportunities
- The Kentucky Children’s Garden is seeking student education assistants to assist with educational programming, planting, maintaining gardens, creating social media posts, and more. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 2. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The Arboretum is seeking interns to work in their signature collection, Walk Across Kentucky, a representation of native plants and ecosystems showcasing the natural diversity of Kentucky. Interns will assist with landscaping, curatorial activities including plant identification, work with volunteers, and more. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The Corbin Lab in the Department of Horticulture is seeking an undergraduate research assistant for the summer term. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in understanding how agricultural practices alter the nutritional composition of horticultural products/crops, as well as how it relates to human health. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The Food Connection is hiring student workers to help with food preparation, recipe development, catering, and more. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 30. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- Student Health and Wellness Consultants are needed to provide motivation, education, and accountability for clients to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. The deadline to apply is Saturday, May 8. For more information, and to apply, click here.
Events
- This week, the Student Activities Board is turning into the “Sustainable Activities Board” and celebrating earth day by giving students free goodie bags and snacks. Join SAB on Thursday, April 22 from 11:00 to 2:00 at Barker Plaza to pick up your free sustainable goodie bag. The first 20 students will also receive free inflatable globes.
- Join the Emerging Entomologists for a virtual entomology documentary screening on Monday, April 19 at 6:00. Contact emergingentomologists@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
- Join the Black Student Union for an Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 22 from 6:00 to7:30 at Barker Plaza for a Man vs. Wild scavenger hunt and to pot your own succulent to take home. For more information, click here.
- Join SOA and Rec. and Wellness on a beginners hike to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary on Friday, April 23 from 9:45 to 12:30. Transportation will be provided and depart from the Gatton Student Center parking lot at 10:00. For more information, and to RSVP, click here. Spots for this event are limited.