Career & Internship Expo

Students are encouraged to participate in the Career & Internship Expo this week on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Center. Students can network with employers interested in UK students/alumni for full-time, intern, and co-op positions. On February 24, engineering, high tech, and architecture employers will be meeting with students. On February 25, business, non-profit, and healthcare employers will be in attendance. Students should dress professionally and bring resumes. All majors are welcome. View the full list of employers attending. Students wanting more information can contact the James W. Stuckert Career Center at (859) 257-2746.

FREE Depression Screening

It could be the weather, or it could be depression. Come take a brief depression screening to find out. Screenings are free and will be conducted on Thursday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the WT Young Library. Eating disorder screenings will also be available. For additional information about screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, and post traumatic stress, visit the Counseling & Testing Center online or call (859) 257-8701.

YAHOO: 10 Jobs in Demand

As you explore your major, consider jobs that are hot in the employment market in our current economic climate. http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-wanted_you_10_jobs_where_employers_come_looking_for_you-668

Thursdays with Jamie

On Thursday, Feb. 19th, from 1-3 p.m. in Miller Hall, drop by and chat with our career expert Jamie Johnson from the James W. Stuckert Career Center at the University of Kentucky.

Education Abroad: Wildcats Around the World

Where do you want to go? Come speak with International students and students who have gone abroad in an education abroad fair organized by students for students. Wednesday, February 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Classroom building. For more information, call 859-257-4067, ext. 252 or educationabroad@uky.edu.

NSE deadline extended

Students applying for the National Student Exchange in 2009-2010 have an extra week as the deadline for applications has been extended to Monday, February 23, 2009. For more information contact Kelly Crume or consult the NSE website.

Nursing Application Information Session

Are you considering a nursing major? The deadline to apply to the program is March 1. To prepare you for the application process, the College of Nursing is offering an information session on Tuesday, February 17th at 4 p.m. in room 201 of the Nursing Building. No appointment needed.

Major of the Month - Communications

Come hear about the communications major and learn what career options exist for recent graduates in the field. Program is Tuesday, February 17th from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the conference room of Miller Hall.

Lincoln's Birthday

Today is Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. Our 16th President is often referred to as our greatest. One of the reasons was his leadership. He lead a nation through a very difficult time. Over 600,000 Americans died in the Civil War. The week before his death he revealed his intent to introduce legislation to give African-American men the right to vote and equal citizenship. The "coup" that lead to his assassination also sparked the beginning of Reconstruction and 100 years of Jim Crow before President Johnson signed legislation providing for an end to segregation.

We all have different leadership qualities and I hope you take the time to explore how you can become a leader in Undergraduate Studies. For more information, check out the leadership blog at http://leadershipforus.blogspot.com/

Facebook Group

It is time to reenergize my blog and breath life into our communication efforts at Undergraduate Studies. So, to keep up with events and announcements. Join our Facebook group - Undergraduate Studies students at the University of Kentucky.