Advising & Academic Support
- Transformative Learning is hosting a UK Academic Group Coaching session on the topic procrastination and motivation this Tuesday, September 22 from 10:30 to 11:45 at The Study Central in the Hillary J. Boone Center. Students can reserve a spot through myUK under the myInfo tab by clicking on Student Success Coaching. For more information, click here.
Club Meetings
- The Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) third general body meeting is Wednesday, September 23 from 7:00 to 8:00 on Zoom. The meeting will focus on how COVID-19 has affected agriculture and our food systems. For more information, and to access the Zoom link, click here.
- The Pre-Dental Society meeting is Tuesday, September 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 at The 90 in room 215. Captain Mink from the US Army Medical Recruiting Center will be speaking about the HPSP program, and third-year student Jenna Doyle will be discussing the NHSC Scholarship. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
Jobs & Internship Opportunities
- The UK Horticulture Department is seeking a student lab and field worker to assist with farm maintenance, collecting data, greenhouse management, and more. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 7. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- Local Lexington resident is hiring a tutor for 100-level economics to work an average of 4 hours per week. Tutoring can be done in W.T. Young Library, in residential home, or via Zoom. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 8. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- LGBTQ* Resources is seeking a Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible student outreach intern to asssit with promotion, events, workshops, and more. Ideal applicant would be familiar with event planning and campus resources. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The UK Call Center, TeleCats, is hiring a student worker to call prospective students regarding admissions and assist with event preparation. Applicants will need to have their own laptop and headphones as the position will be mostly remote. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 16. For more information, and to apply, click here.
- The USDA is hiring survey statisticians in multiple states to assist with planning and conducting agricultural surveys, preparing estimates, and more. Students graduating in December or May are encouraged to apply. For more information, and to apply, click here.
Events
- UK Ag Equine Programs and the Wildcat Wrangler equine student leadership team is hosting their first UK Equine Week of Service from September 27 through October 3. Students must sign up by Tuesday, September 22 to participate in this opportunity to work with various organizations in the central Kentucky equine community. For more information, and to sign up, click here.
- “Cats and Crafts” is Tuesday, September 22 from 12:00 to 2:00 at Barker Plaza. All students are invited to pick up some wooden crafts such as horseshoes, helmets, footballs and more. For more information, click here.
- Students can join SAB on Tuesday, September 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 via Zoom for “Mochas & Moolah” to learn more about financial resources and get tips from the MoneyCATS team. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
- Well Kentucky is hosting their Well-A-Palooza on Wednesday, September 23 from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Gatton Student Center Barker Plaza and Botanical Gardens. All UK students can attend this event for free and enter to win giveaways, t-shirts and more.
- UK students can claim their free ticket for the UK vs. Auburn Watch Party to be held at the Kentucky Proud Park Baseball Stadium on Saturday, September 26 from 12:00 to 3:30. Students can watch the game live, grab free food, t-shirts and prizes. For more information, and to claim a ticket, click here.
- All students are invited to Movies on Main: The Heat to watch a movie at Main Lawn on Friday, September 25 from 9:00 to 11:00. Valid UK BBNvolved Event Pass required for entry. For more information, and to RSVP, click here.
- Drag Bingo, hosted by local drag queen Serena Van Daren, will take place online this Thursday, September 24 from 8:00 to 9:00. Students will have the chance to win pride-themed prizes and awards while supporting the LGBTQ+ Office and campus diversity. For more information, click here.