March 28 , 2005 1B Mathews Building, Lexington, Ky. 40506 The University of Kentucky faculty/staff newspaper

Board recognizes excellence, expands dining plan

On March 9, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved an honorary doctorate in science for a pioneer in aluminum production and recycling and granted four one-year research professorships.

The research professorships, worth $35,000 each, will enable four UK faculty to pursue research in a more concentrated manner for one academic year.

The board approved the honorary degree for Stanley Platek, vice president of research and development for the Commonwealth Aluminum Corporation, who profoundly changed aluminum production in partnership with UK. (more)

Governor praises Belcan development

Governor Ernie Fletcher praised the efforts of UK President Lee T. Todd Jr., state economic development officials, and representatives of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Belcan Engineering Group for the successful recruitment of an engineering design center to Lexington. (more)

Kentucky Institute of Medicine™ Established

Members of the new Kentucky Institute of Medicine ™ (KIOM) met for the first time March 10 at the University of Kentucky.

The mission of the institute is to improve the health of Kentuckians by providing objective, evidence-based advice concerning health and health care to policy makers, professionals, leaders of society, and the public. The mission of the institute embraces the health of all Kentucky. (more)

Cardiovascular Research Center established

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of a Cardiovascular Research Center in the UK College of Medicine as a center of excellence in basic, translational and clinical cardiovascular research.

“The University of Kentucky is rapidly gaining national and international recognition as a center of excellence in cardiovascular research,” said Alan Daugherty, who will direct the center. “We are glad that the university is providing such a supportive environment for the scientific study of diseases that have a devastating impact on the health of the Commonwealth and this nation.” (more)