Latinx/Hispanic Wildcats
WELCOME! ¡BIENVENIDOS!
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The Martin Luther King Center offers friendly and tailored support to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the commonwealth. We provide a welcoming and safe space to assist students in navigating through the University of Kentucky. The seeAzul Latinx/Hispanic Program is focused on supporting Latinx/HIspanic Students at the University. Our Center aims to create a sense of belonging, community and well-being for all students who identify as Latino/Latina/Latinx, Hispanic, descendent or of any part of the Latin American Diaspora, including the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. We provide a welcoming and safe space to assist students in navigating through the University of Kentucky with a variety of services including, but not limited to:
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- 1-on-1 appointments with students to discuss:
- Academics
- Financials
- How to get involved
- Finding a job
- Navigating college with a TPS (Temporary Protective Statuses) such as DACA, or students who identify as Undocumented
- Referrals to a multitude of campus-based and community resources and
- A physical space for students to engage in community. Our Center features a student lounge, a private study room, and a computer area with lockers and a library. Open 8am-6pm when the school year is in session.
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Questions? ¿Preguntas?
We are just a click away! For questions or additional assistance, please contact our Center's Latino Student Community Specialist, Ruth González Jiménez at 859-257-4130 or send her an email at ruth.gonzalez@uky.edu to schedule a call or ZOOM.
Ruth Gonzalez Jimenez
Latino Student Community Specialist
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