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Using Communication Careers for Social Change

Join CI alums who are working daily for social change and the implications of their important work. 

At 3:00 pm discussion will involve Bias, Awareness and Belonging: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

At 4:00 pm discussion will involve using communication careers for social change

Alums include:

Sarah Ladd, Health Reporter, Kentucky Lantern

Becky Brooks, President, Alliance for Women in Media 

Chaquenta Neal, Executive Director, Food Chain 

Rufus Friday, Executive Director, Hope Center

Will Wright, Digital Strategist, Great Stories LLC

 

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online @ UKCI.ME/CAREERWEEK
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Charged Up: Combatting Commuter Fatigue

Pop-in to grab an energy ball and learn about UKY POWER resources. 

Student Health & Well-Being fosters holistic well-being by developing informed, empowered, and academically-successful UK students through engagement, collaboration, and the development of inclusive, evidence-based initiatives that strengthen and improve health behavior.

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Gatton Student Center C-201 160 Ave of Champions 40506, lexington, Kentucky
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Women of Color in Healthcare Panel

We will have a panel featuring healthcare providers from different fields. This panel is open to both pre-health students and students navigating the healthcare system as patients! We will address the health disparities that exist for women of color and discuss the role that health processionals play. 

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The 90 Room 203 440 Hilltop Ave, Lexington, Kentucky
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Multicultural Potluck by Bonfire

From Bonfire:

"Potluck with the most various cultural food and activity!

Have you ever done a rice pounding to make mochi!? with an actual pounding hammer!!?

Have you ever had a legit Korean bulgogi?

Have you ever had a goood African food?

You will be traveling the world just by joining the dinner ;)

Bring your own cultural food or home food to astonish us!

It's FREE!

- You don't need to bring a bunch of food. You can bring a little :)

- We will gather at 6PM, have a short worship time then move onto the potluck!

- For more info: jju235@g.uky.edu"

More information + RSVP on BBNvolved.

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Wesley Foundation
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Let's Talk About Black Women Experiences with Healthcare

A healthcare professional panel that will discuss and address the health disparities that exist for women of color within the healthcare field in both the roles as a patient and being a provider.

Presented by Black is Gold in collaboration with UK Empower & Hues in Medicine.

RSVP here.

You can also join Hues in Medicine here.

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The 90 Room 203
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Students of Color in Mathematics and Science (SCiMS) February Meet-Up

All undergraduate and graduate College of Arts & Sciences Students of Color in Mathematics and Science (SCiMS) are invited for an evening of fellowship, food, and fun!

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MLK Center in Gatton Student Center Suite A230
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We Too, Were Here: Celebrate Black History Month with Sharyn Mitchell

Sharyn Mitchell, a former Research Services Specialist at Berea College Special Collections and Archives will present "We Too, Were Here!" which explores the often hidden contributions of African Americans to Kentucky history.

There will also be a lunch reception from 12-2PM at the Appalachian Center and more information can be found at the official event page under the Appalachian Center & Appalachian Studies Program here.

Sharyn Mitchell flyer

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UKAA Auditorium William T. Young Library
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