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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Award-winning journalist speaks to students

March 3, 2011

By Corey HordFeatured speaker Hagit Limor challenged guests to yearn for the truth in a discussion about the future of journalism Thursday.In an intimate setting in the Grehan Journalism Building, the...

Leaders to be rewarded with scholarships

March 3, 2011

By Shelby LeachThe Student Development Council will award 10 $1,000 scholarships, made possible through donations by Kennedy Bookstore, to students who show outstanding academic and leadership qualities.The...

Emmy-winning journalist to talk ethics, inspire students

March 3, 2011

By Corey HordStudents will have the opportunity to hear an Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter speak at UK.Society of Professional Journalists President Hagit Limor will meet with students Thursday...

Artist adapts Korean stories for campus audience

March 3, 2011

By Blair HelwigProfessor Chan Park from Ohio State University will be speaking and performing Thursday at an event about Korean traditions.The Asia Center is hosting the lecture “Korean Oral Tradition...

 

UPDATE: Kentucky author Wendell Berry awarded National Humanities Medal

March 3, 2011

President Barack Obama awarded renowned Kentucky author and environmental activist Wendell Berry the National Humanities Medal on Wednesday afternoon.Berry, 76, joined 19 other recipients of the 2010 National...

Student Center gets an upgrade

March 3, 2011

By Kelsey CaudillFor the first time in 29 years, the most popular hangout on campus is getting a makeover.UK’s 73-year-old Student Center will receive a $23 million renovation beginning this summer.Proposed...

Students able to nominate star faculty

March 3, 2011

By Genevieve AdamsIt’s so easy, a student should do it.UK students can nominate great teachers and recognize them for their efforts.The UK Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its annual Great...

 

Construction reveals spirited history

March 3, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerThe pedestrian walkway over Cooper Drive will display school spirit for the remainder of the spring semester.Last October, a structural deficiency was discovered in the pedway that joins...

Talk ties cultural traits together

March 3, 2011

By Melody BailiffStudents can see how other countries view Americans, how international students are treated and what it is like dating someone while studying abroad.The series “Diversity Dialogues,”...

Lecture to address networking, communication skills

March 2, 2011

Communication skills are a necessity for any professional.That is why UK’s National Association of Black Accountants is bringing Tammy Turner, a Detroit author and radio host, to speak Wednesday night...

Program to create relationships between cops, fraternities

March 2, 2011

By Taylor MoakSome UK fraternities will “adopt a cop,” once a new program is enacted later this semester.Chris Hartlage, Interfraternity Council executive vice president, said the program will allow...

Hollywood glorifies real-life dive: UK professor with ties says ‘Sanctum’ not historically accurate

March 2, 2011

By Kelsey CaudillWhen James Cameron’s “Sanctum” premiered at the box office on Feb. 4, the film hit close to home for one UK professor.Cameron’s 3D thriller is loosely based on a 1988 Australian...

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