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November 25, 2009
OIA Announcements: Tree Lighting/AIDS Symposium/Gatton Info Session
In this issue:
I. Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
II. Volunteer for “Holidays Around the World”
III. World AIDS Day Symposium
IV. Gatton’s MBA Informational Session
Reminders
- The UK Office of International Affairs will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27.
- Holiday Travel: If you will be traveling in the coming months, check the signature date on your present travel document to see if it is still valid and don’t forget to check the documents of your F-2/J-2 dependents. If you need a travel endorsement, read the travel instructions and complete the “Travel Request Form” found at http://www.uky.edu/IntlAffairs.
- The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study. Visit the P.E.O. Sisterhood Web site for details. Applications must be requested in advance. Completed applications must be returned by Tuesday, December 15.
I. Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Lexington Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 27. The Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. in Triangle Park. Stay for the Lexington’s first Winter Festival and Holiday Market, which will last until 8 p.m. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. For more information, visit http://www.downtownlex.com/events_xmas_parade.asp.
II. Volunteer for “Holidays Around the World”
The Explorium, Lexington’s children’s museum, is currently gearing up for a celebration called “Holidays Around The World,” which will take place Monday-Friday, December 7-11 from 10 a.m.-noon each day. To enhance the experience for school children visiting on those days, the museum hopes to incorporate members of the community as much as possible. They are looking for individuals who would be willing to share their culture and traditions. Presenters can choose any number of 25 minute presentation blocks throughout the week, and the museum staff is happy to provide any needed materials (i.e. for food or craft items). If you or someone you know may be interested in being a part of this special event, please contact Sarah Chamberlain at chamberlain@explorium.com or 859-258-3253 ext.11
III. World AIDS Day Symposium
The UK College of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine in association with the International Federation of Medical Student Associations is proud to announce a World AIDS Day Symposium on Tuesday, December 1. Presenter Joe O’Neill, M.D., MPH, Professor and Director of the University of Maryland Global Health Institute is a former member of the White House Domestic Policy Council and “architect” of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Africa. His session, “The U. S. Government’s Response to the Global AIDS Epidemic” will take place at 4 p.m. 138 Leader Avenue (UK College of Medicine) in multi-purpose room 27 on the lower level.
IV. Gatton’s MBA Informational Session
The Gatton College of Business will be holding a Fall informational session next week. Find out more about the 11-month and evening MBA programs on Wednesday, December 2, 5-6:30 p.m. in room 148 at the Gatton College of Business & Economics. To register or request additional information, e-mail ukmba@uky.edubefore December 1.
This notification is distributed by the UK Office of International Affairs (OIA) in Bradley Hall.
Phone: 859.257.4067
Fax: 859.323.1026
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