arts & sciences
UK Math Professor Receives KYMAA Award
University of Kentucky math professor Carl Lee received the Kentucky Mathematical Association of America award, an award given annually to one mathematician from across the state.
Tice Authors New Book, To Give Lecture
By Jenny Wells
Karen Tice, associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Education Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation, recently authored her new book, "Queens of Academe: Beauty Pageantry, Student Bodies, and Campus Life," published by Oxford University Press.
UK to Host 65th Annual Kentucky Foreign Language Conference
The conference, an internationally esteemed colloquium for scholars of language, literature and culture, begins Thursday, April 19, across the UK campus.
Two UK Students Recognized by Goldwater Scholarship Program
UK sophomore and A&S Hiver Josiah Hanna and junior David Spencer have received honorable mention recognition from the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.
Summer Sessions Are Just Around the Corner
Students - don’t forget to check out and register for A&S summer classes. A&S is offering nearly 200 courses both online and campus-based for summer 2012. These courses are designed for students who want to make progress toward a UK degree over the summer, gain extra credit hours, explore new topics, and have flexibility with busy summer schedules. With courses ranging from anthropology and chemistry to political science and statistics, A&S has something for everyone.
The courses will be offered in two summer sessions:
Summer Session I
4-week Session (May 8-June 5)
First 6-week session (May 8-June 19)
Summer Session II
8-week session (June 7-August 2)
Second 6-week session (June 21-August 2)
For more information about summer courses, visit http://www.as.uky.edu/summer-online-courses or contact your academic advisor.
Enroll this summer and see where A&S summer courses can take you!
Eller to Deliver Distinguished Professor Lecture
The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences will present the Distinguished Professor Lecture, featuring History Professor Ron Eller at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12 in the William T. Young Library auditorium.
Daehyun Kim Wins Prestigious Nystrom Award
UK Geographer received J Warren Nystrom Award from the Association of American Geographers.
Intellectual Achievement Medallion to Go to UK Chemist
UK Libraries will recognize the accomplishments of UK chemist and educator John Anthony with the 2012 UK Libraries Medallion for Intellectual Achievement.
