Informative Events Remain on MLK Center Calendar

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2014) — The University of Kentucky Martin Luther King Center invites the campus community to the last few events of the 2014 fall semester.  

Lunch and Learn

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Noon-1:30 p.m.

King Center, Student Center

Have lunch with the center’s scholar-in-residence, Gerald L. Smith, a UK associate professor of history, and Robert Mock, UK vice president of Student Affairs, for engaging dialogue. This month’s dialogue topic: "Career Flexibility."

Majestic U.N.I.T.Y Retreat

Saturday, Nov. 15

2 p.m.

King Center, Student Center

Come out for a fun and interactive day. You will have a chance to further connect and build relationships with women of color on UK's campus.

Soup and Substance

Thursday, Nov. 20

5:30 p.m.

King Center, Student Center

This series provides current topics and discussions relating to race, gender, class and a variety of identities. This month’s topic is “Cultural Segregation and Separation at UK.”

Black & Latino Male Initiative

Thursday, Dec. 4

5:30 p.m.

King Center, Student Center

The Black & Latino Male Initiative provides an opportunity for Black and Latino male students at the University of Kentucky to connect with other students, faculty and staff.

Lunch & Learn 

Wednesday, Dec. 1

Noon

King Center, Student Center

Have lunch with the center’s scholar-in-residence, Gerald L. Smith, a UK associate professor of history, and Judy “JJ” Jackson, vice president for institutional diversity on the topic of “Stereotype Threat.”

Majestic U.N.I.T.Y.

Monday, Dec. 15

7:30 p.m.

King Center, Student Center

Majestic Unity provides support, encouragement and empowerment to women of color while enhancing leadership, social and cultural development throughout their college career.

MEDIA CONTACT: Gail Hairston, 859-257-3302, gail.hairston@uky.edu