UK Community Invited to Hear Andy Barr Speak on Leadership

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 6, 2015) — The University of Kentucky's Nu Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society invites the UK community to hear U.S. Rep. Andy Barr speak at their Transformational Leadership Seminar from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in Worsham Theater at UK Student Center.

Barr's speech, titled "The Path to Success," will discuss his drive to succeed, and leadership skills he has learned and utilized throughout his career, as well as obstacles he has overcome. Following his speech, there will be a Q&A and photo session with Barr, as well as a reception with refreshments.

"Due to the nature of public speech and leadership, this event will be very beneficial for students of the College of Communication and Information, Gatton College of Business and Economics, Department of Political Science, ROTC programs, College of Law, and the Department of Educational Leadership Studies," said UK Nu Circle Omicron Delta Kappa President Christina Walker.

Barr took the oath of office as representative for Kentucky's Sixth Congressional District on Jan. 3, 2013. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1996, and earned his law degree from UK in 2001.

Omicron Delta Kappa is a leadership honor society, founded in 1914 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Omicron Delta Kappa honors students with outstanding achievements in athletics, scholarship, campus and community service, as well as religious activities and student government, journalism, and creative and performing arts. Currently, there are more than 300 active circles of Omicron Delta Kappa nationwide.

Founded in 1925 at UK, the Nu Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa was the 14th to be established in the nation. Past inductees include William T. Young, UK coaches Adolph Rupp and Orlando "Tubby" Smith, as well as Kentucky governors and UK presidents.

This event is sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa and the Student Center Director's Office. For more information about Omicron Delta Kappa visit odkleadership.moonfruit.com. For more information about the event contact Christina Walker at c.walker@uky.edu.  

MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Harder, 859-323-2396, whitney.harder@uky.edu