"Greetings. My name is Emmett Buzz Burnam. I am the Director of Recruitment for Diversity Initiatives. 'Come See For Yourself' is the basic theme that guides our recruitment of diversity students at the University of Kentucky. We offer frequent 'Come See For Yourself' high school visitation events for students with diverse backgrounds who want a closer look at the UK campus.

I graduated from UK’s Undergraduate and Graduate Schools, played varsity football, sang in the Black Voices gospel choir, and was president of my fraternity. I know first hand that you will find a culturally diverse campus that has committed itself to providing you with a quality education. I encourage you to witness the breadth, depth, length and height of UK’s commitment to your success -- Come See For Yourself."

"Hello, my name is Brian Troyer and I am the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission at the University of Kentucky. As a graduate of UK, I am passionate about helping others learn about all the great opportunities that exist throughout our vibrant campus community. UK offers the resources and opportunities of a large university, yet it has maintained its small campus feel since I first arrived as a freshman on this campus. I love the atmosphere at UK and hope that you will come and visit campus and see what UK has to offer you. My out of state travel territories include: Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York."

"Hello! My name is Clay Arnold and I hail from the great town of Danville, Kentucky. I’ve lived in Central Kentucky my entire life and can’t imagine a better place to be. I graduated from UK in May of 2007 with a Business degree in both Marketing and Management and have worked with a number of sales, advertising, and customer service companies outside of class. I was also involved with several student organizations during my four years on campus such as the Baptist Campus Ministry and the Honors Program. Before I came to college, I attended almost every type of school a person can go to – public, private, Christian, and homeschool. I’ve also taken classes through private, satellite, and career colleges, so no matter what kind of educational background you may have, I’d love to speak with you!

My travel territories inside the state include the following counties: Anderson, Boyle, Bullitt, Carroll, Franklin, Henry, Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Taylor, Trimble, and Washington. I also cover several other state territories such as Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

My time at the University of Kentucky has honestly been the best four years of my life so I can’t wait to help you become a part of this great institution. I look forward to hearing from you!"

"Hey everybody!  My name is Jonathan Blazejewski and I am from Villa Hills, Kentucky.  I graduated from the University of Kentucky in May 2006 with a degree in Secondary Education.  While at the University of Kentucky, I spent three years as a student manager at the UK Student Center.  I also participated in various intramurals, National Student Exchange Program in Alaska, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was a member of the Emerging Leader Institute.  

My travel territory includes: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Mason, Owen, and Pendleton. My out-of-state travel territories include: Greater Cincinnati, Greater Dayton, Charleston and West Virginia, Alaska, Missouri, Nebraska, and Washington. 

I am here to share my experience as a wildcat and assist you in anyway possible.  I really enjoyed my time at UK and am looking forward to meeting you.  I hope you would take an opportunity to visit campus and see what key opportunities UK has to offer you!"

"Salutations!

I am Cassie Buford, from Louisville, KY. I am also a recent graduate from the University of Kentucky in the December class of 2005. As a student majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles I was involved in many aspects of campus. I participated in intramural sports, academic recruitment and advising, Leadership Summit, Minority Educators Association, Black Student Union, and was an Agriculture Ambassador. I truly enjoyed the opportunities afforded to me at UK and am excited to share with you all the advantages of attending the great University of Kentucky!

My travel territory includes the following counties in Kentucky: Bourbon, Casey, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Montgomery, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Scott, and Woodford. My out-of-state travel territories include: Indianapolis and northern Indiana, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C. I look forward to assisting you in the very important decision making of choosing an institution of higher education that is the best fit for you!"

"Hey everyone, my name is Will Fuller and I am from Owensboro, Kentucky. I graduated in May 2007 from the University of Kentucky with a degree in History (emphasis in U.S. History). I was awarded the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship in 2003 to come to the university and participated in the Honors Program. While at UK I had the opportunity to be involved with many different organizations, including Student Government Association, Student Athletics Council, Office of Student Involvement, and the Baptist Campus Ministry. I served as a volunteer in the UK Baseball office, as a tour guide for the UK Visitor Center, and as a Resident Advisor in Patterson Hall.

I had a life-changing experience at the University of Kentucky! I know from personal experience that choosing a college can be a difficult decision. I want it to be a highly personal, exciting experience for you and your family. I will be working with all scholarship-eligible students across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and across the nation. Any questions regarding scholarship eligibility and admissions please don't hesitate to contact me."

"Hey everyone! My name is Katie Howard and I am from Louisville, Kentucky. I am the admissions counselor for many of the south central and western counties of Kentucky, including: Adair, Allen, Barren, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Green, Hardin, Hart, LaRue, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Warren, and Wayne. My out-of-state travel territories include: Hawaii, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Vermont. 

I graduated from the University of Kentucky in December 2005 with a degree in Integrated Strategic Communications (focusing in Public Relations and Advertising) with a minor in Sociology. I absolutely loved my college experience at UK and found many opportunities to keep myself very busy. Throughout college I was involved with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Activities Board, Resident Student Government, and Christian Student Fellowship. I have been a Young Life leader for high school students for the past 6 years. I also worked in the UK Football Suites and rarely missed a UK Men’s Basketball game!

I want every student to have the same opportunity that I did to have an amazing college experience, whether you decide to come to UK or not. I know that the decision process is not easy, so please email or call me if I can help you with anything!"

"Hello, my name is Mike Kimble! I am from Fort Knox, Kentucky and a May 2008 graduate from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Integrated Strategic Communications. I was extremely involved in campus life. I held leadership positions within my fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the Black Student Union. I was a resident advisor and peer mentor for multiple years, also contributing as a member of the American Advertising Federation, Inter-Greek Programming Assembly, and various intramural sports. In addition to these activities, I was a major contributor to the poetry/spoken word scene on campus. I’m a true Wildcat hoping to share my unique experiences at UK with you.

My travel territory in Kentucky includes these counties in the western part of the state: Breckinridge, Butler, Christian, Daviess, Grayson, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, Logan, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Todd, Union, and Webster. My out-of-state territories are Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the University of Kentucky, I look forward to hearing from you! We bleed blue and you will too!"

"Hello! As an admissions counselor for the University of Kentucky, it is my pleasure to assist you as you begin your search for a higher education institution. I was in your shoes a couple of years ago so I know the importance of choosing the school that's right for you; for me, the choice was the College of Communication and Information Studies at UK. Here I seized the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.

While college can be challenging, I also experienced many rewards that extend beyond my degree. I was president of the UK chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, Assistant Editor of the multicultural newspaper, The Summit, contributing writer for the Kentucky Kernel, member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., UK Black Voices Gospel Choir, Black Student Union, and Golden Key Honor Society.

I will be living in Jefferson County, KY covering all Louisville schools, but anyone should feel free to contact me if there are any questions about the campus, the student climate and access to resources, finding scholarships, or anything in regards to your education. My out-of-state travel territories include: Evansville and southern Indiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Thanks for your interest in our university and I look forward to meeting you soon! I encourage you to take a glimpse into your future at UK, it's an experience you'll never forget!"

"Greetings! My name is Mandee McGee; I am from Cadiz, KY and a part of the December 2008 graduating class with a BS in Dietetics. My venture here at the University of Kentucky has been nothing short of incredible!

I am so thrilled to help you out with your higher education endeavor, and I hope that you are excited about the wealth of opportunities that are waiting for you right here in the heart of the Bluegrass. I strongly encourage you to visit campus and "SEE BLUE" in its full glory. You can explore everything that UK has to offer whether it's one of the 200 Academic majors, the 300+ student organizations, or the outstanding athletics, UK has something for you.

My in-state territory includes the counties of Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg. Out of state I travel to Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Utah, Wyoming, and Ohio. No matter where you are from, don't hesitate to contact me if there is any way that I can be of service to you! Go Cats!"

"Hello, my name is Shonta Phelps and I bring you greetings from my hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia. I graduated from the University of Kentucky in May 2003 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration.

This year I am covering the northeast territory of Kentucky which includes Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Lewis, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Morgan, Nicholas, Robertson, and Rowan counties. As a former out-of-state student at UK, I know the importance of having support to help you transition into a new place. My out-of-state travel territories include: Columbus and northern Ohio, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Virginia.

During my adventure at UK, I truly embraced the wildcat spirit by getting involved. I served as a University of Kentucky Ambassador, member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., committee chair for Student Activities Board, marketing director of the Student Volunteer Center, and participated in a host of other activities and organizations. I truly enjoyed my experience a UK and I know you will too! I look forward to seeing you on campus, future wildcat!
In True Blue Spirit,
Shonta”

"Hello Everyone! My name is Christine Speicher and I am from Union, Kentucky. I graduated from the University of Kentucky in May 2009 with a Business Administration degree from the Gatton College of Business and Economics. I am very excited to say that my primary focus is to cover the cities of Indianapolis, Indiana as well as Columbus, Ohio. It is an honor and an exciting opportunity to represent the University of Kentucky in these two territories, along with being able to introduce what it means to "See Blue”"to prospective out-of-state students.

During my undergraduate career I spent four dedicated years as an active member in the Chi Omega Sorority, Preparing Aspiring Wildcats (PAW) as a Student Recruiter, intramural sports participant, partaker of the University Leadership Summit, as well as a humanitarian for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I can honestly say that my achievements were contributed to the resources that were available to me at UK in conjunction with our supportive faculty and staff.

As a former college student I understand that the transition from high school can be overwhelming. It is my objective to help you in any way during your college decision process. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to talking with you and hope to meet you on campus for a Visitor Center tour. Until then, GO CATS!”

"Hello! My name is Brian Tucker and I am from beautiful Monticello, Kentucky. Transferring to the University of Kentucky in the spring of 2004 from a private university, I proceeded to graduate in December 2007 with a degree in Secondary English Education. While attending UK, I had many opportunities both on-campus and around the beautiful town of Lexington including: serving as a Resident Advisor in Blanding II, writing for the Kentucky Kernel newspaper, working as a YMCA After School Site Director, peer tutoring at the Carnegie Center for Literacy, and growing within the Christian Student Fellowship.

My travel territories include: Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, McCreary, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Wayne, and Whitley counties. Also, I currently cover out-of-state locations such as Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming.

The times I have had at the University of Kentucky have been truly remarkable and life-changing. The University of Kentucky has something to offer everyone, and I cannot wait to hear from you!”