UK Happenings

Mitchell Foundation to Host Leadership Seminar

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2016) University of Kentucky Women’s Basketball Coach Matthew Mitchell and his foundation, the Mitchell Family Foundation (MFF), are bringing renowned leadership expert John C. Maxwell to the campus and Lexington community 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 in Memorial Coliseum.

The MFF brought Maxwell to Lexington in 2014 for a sold-out event of more than 1,300 people and is excited to grow the attendance in the event's new location. During the lecture, Mitchell and Maxwell will present an engaging, two-part lecture on the importance of character and leadership.

"Once I began engaging Maxwell's material and lessons into my own personal life, the trajectory of the University of Kentucky Women's Basketball program truly sky-rocketed,” Coach Mitchell said. “We look forward to sharing this priceless material and opportunity with the entire community."

MFF launched in 2014 with a mission of cultivating strong character in the community through its events and programming. Some of the programs and nonprofit organizations it supports include anti-virus youth education, God’s Pantry, The Nest, Lighthouse Ministries and M.A.D.E. (Motivated All Day Everyday).

Tickets are currently on sale for $15 at www.mitchellfamily-foundation.org. All students will be granted free access with a valid student ID. For questions regarding the event, contact Samantha Bowie at samantha.l.bowie@gmail.com.

 

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Weston Loyd, Weston.loyd@uky.edu, 859-257-8716