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Best Wishes for the New Year Best Wishes for the New Year

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.
 Dec 19, 2023
Provost Messages

During this special time of the year, I am honored to thank you for your diligent and meaningful work. Together, we are united in an important calling: to do more and be more, than ever before, at the University of Kentucky. I encourage you to take a moment and consider what we have accomplished together this year.

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Call for Applications: Director of the Gaines Center Call for Applications: Director of the Gaines Center

Kathryn M. Cardarelli, PhD
Dec 14, 2023
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

The University of Kentucky seeks nominations and applications for the director of the Gaines Center for the Humanities (a 50% appointment). The Gaines Center was established in 1984 with a generous endowment gift by Joan and John Gaines. It provides an intensive educational experience in the humanities for students from various majors in the last two years of their undergraduate careers.

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A message as we approach December Commencement

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D. 
 Dec 12, 2023
Provost Messages

Dear Colleagues,  I wanted to highlight that our community will host a special celebration — one that embodies our mission as Kentucky’s institution. The December 2023 Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, December 15, at Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center.    Most importantly, I want to thank you — our distinguished faculty — for your contribution to this important time of the year and this significant milestone in the lives of our graduates. I’m grateful for the impact you have made upon each one of them. 

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2023 WELD Graduation

Robert S. DiPaola, MD
 Dec 5, 2023
Provost Messages

Dear Colleagues,   Later this week, I will have the honor of speaking at the graduation ceremony of the 2023 Women’s Executive Leadership (WELD) program.   This program develops a new generation of leaders in at the University of Kentucky who complete an eight-month-long curriculum covering topics that include leadership attributes, budgeting, strategic planning, legal issues and regulations and crisis management.  

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Women’s Executive Leadership Development Program Women’s Executive Leadership Development Program

Lisa Tannock and Melissa Frederick
 Nov 30, 2023
Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement Messages

Dear Colleagues,The University of Kentucky community is full of talented people with bright futures. When we facilitate the growth and development of our people, we ensure the continued success of our university. We strive to be an institution where all individuals see room for their own growth and feel the encouragement needed to reach their potential. The Women’s Executive Leadership Development (WELD) program plays a central role in this work.

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Resources to Help Support Your Crucial Work Resources to Help Support Your Crucial Work

Robert S. DiPaola, MD 
Nov 28, 2023
Provost Messages

As we approach the end of the semester, I would like to highlight resources that support the crucial work you conduct each day. Particularly at this time of the year, I encourage you to consider how these resources may benefit you and your colleagues, now or in the future.

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College of Education Acting Dean Reappointment College of Education Acting Dean Reappointment

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.
 Nov 20, 2023
Provost Messages

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins as the acting dean of the College of Education, effective January 1, 2024.

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A Message of Gratitude for Your Transformative Work A Message of Gratitude for Your Transformative Work

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.  
 Nov 14, 2023
Provost Messages

As we enter the season of gratitude, I want to express my deep and enduring appreciation for what you do. Through your innovation and intellect, passion and professionalism, we are fulfilling our mission to educate, research, serve and heal. I am fortunate for the opportunity to witness the incredible work happening throughout our institution. This week, we highlight a new mechanism for recognizing and supporting faculty efforts across our campus. 

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REMINDER: Opening for Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness REMINDER: Opening for Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness REMINDER: Opening for Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Katie Cardarelli, Ph.D.
 Nov 14, 2023
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

I want to remind you of the application deadline for the position of Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. This position is a result of the re-envisioning of the Office for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE) that was performed during the past two months by an internal advisory committee with feedback from university stakeholders.

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Celebrating National First-Generation Week at UK Celebrating National First-Generation Week at UK

Robert S. DiPaola, M.D.
Nov 8, 2023
Provost Messages

Colleges and universities across the country are joining the University of Kentucky in celebration of National First-Generation Week, hosted by our Office for Student Success.

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