'UK at the Half' Focuses on Art and Visual Studies

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2014) — Director of the University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies Rob Jensen was featured during the "UK at the Half" that aired during the UK vs. University of Texas-Arlington basketball game, broadcast on the radio Nov. 25.

Rob Jensen discussed the various artistic disciplines within the school and the way they are beginning to blend. Jensen also addressed the renovation of the University Lofts into the Bolivar Art Center. The school's new home is projected to be complete by summer 2015.

The public will be given the opportunity to see the work being done by students and faculty at UK School of Art and Visual Studies Dec. 5, at the annual Open Studio event. This year’s event will be the final one hosted in the Reynolds Building.

"UK at the Half" airs during the halftime of each UK football and basketball game broadcast and is hosted by Carl Nathe of UK Public Relations and Marketing.

To hear the "UK at the Half" interview click on the play button below. To view a transcript for the Nov. 25 "UK at the Half" interview, click here.