World Languages & Cultures Alumni Weekend

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (MCLLC), Department of Hispanic Studies, and the International Studies Program invites you to the 2023 World Languages & Cultures Alumni Weekend.



Thursday, October 19, 2023 

Alumni Keynote Presentation

Gatton Business and Economics Building - Room 191 | 7:00 pm

Cynthia “Didi” Rapp (Russian Studies, BA ’75, Geography, MA ’76) spent four decades as a public servant and closed out her career as the chief of staff for the director of the CIA. Did was inducted into the College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 2022.



Friday, October 20, 2023 

Alumni Career Day

Jacobs Science Building - Atrium and Classrooms | 1:00-4:00 pm

Language and culture majors will connect one-on-one with alumni to learn about professional pathways and potential careers. Breakout sessions with alumni and students will be grouped by field - business, government, non-profits, and law/medicine/education.

Alumni and Faculty Reception

Ethereal Brewing at Cornerstone - 401 South Limestone | 6:00-9:00 pm

Alumni and guests are invited to join current and former language faculty for dinner and drinks.



Saturday, October 21, 2023

Alumni Day at Keeneland

Keeneland – 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington | Time TBD

Join alumni and friends for a day at the races! Grandstand tickets for alumni are complimentary. Additional guest tickets are available for $25 each. Tickets are limited.

Hosted by the MCLLC Alumni Board.

 

RSVP to all events by Monday, October 2 here.

 

Contact Taylor Kincaid at taylor.kincaid@uky.edu with questions.

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A&S Welcomes Students from China

The College of Arts and Sciences hosted a welcome BBQ for incoming students from China. The outing provided students an opportunity to connect with fellow classmates, future professors, and A&S staff. The students were greeted by A&S Dean Mark Kornbluh and Dr. Huajing Maske,Director of the Confucius Insitute and Executive Director of the Office of China Initiatives.

Truman Scholarship, Pickering Fellowship Winners Mark Banner Year for UK Student Scholars

By Whitney Hale and Jenny Wells

 

More than 45 of the University of Kentucky's students and recent graduates had the world's most prestigious scholarship, fellowship and internship organizations take note this year. The newest class of highly regarded scholars include UK’s 14th Truman Scholar and first Pickering Fellow.

Major in Foreign Language and International Economics

Natalie St. Clair a Senior is pursuing a Major in Foreign Language and International Economics and a Minor in Political Science.  Natalie says she has been able to gain knowledge from UK professors that are experts in the field she wants to pursue. "Having someone who is well versed on cultural, political economic norms of another country or another region is really invaluable to the education. "
 

2018 Trunzo Scholarship Winners Announced

The University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences has named the 2018 recipients of the Trunzo Scholarship for Education Abroad and Internships in Politics, Government, Law, or Public Policy. Since its inaugural year of 2017, this competitive scholarship, sponsored by Robert ’78 and Anne Trunzo, awards funding to students planning to study abroad and to students for participation in internships.

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