Join us for a panel discussion on what the academic library interview process entails. The panel will share their thoughts on writing cover letters, preparing for the interview presentation, and more with time for questions. Panelists include:

• Jennifer Bartlett, Oral History Librarian

• Helen Bischoff, Coordinator of Liaison Services

• Stacey Greenwell, Librarian for the College of Communication and Information

The School of Information Science and the School of Journalism and Media are hosting Josh Shepperd (assistant professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder) to deliver "New Deal Media Activism: The Framework for US Media Theory," which will focus on concepts from his new book. 

Shepperd will also discuss his collaborations with the Library of Congress, which have involved developing radio preservation programs and helping to build a scholarly community around these audio collections.

The talk will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in 331 Gatton Student Center.

RSVPs are requested, but not required here.

Join us for an engaging virtual career panel featuring a diverse group of young professionals who have found success in the dynamic world of sales. Whether you're a first-year student exploring career interests or an upcoming grad looking for career options, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and practical advice from individuals who have excelled in various sales roles.

We will have drop in hours available for students to meet with CI alum, Marie Emedi. This is an opportunity for you to ask for guidance and tips on your career search and path. 

Marie is a New York Based publicist. She works at Edelman & Associates as a Senior Account Executive on the Multicultural Brand Team and Earned Media Team where she supports several lifestyle accounts. Over the years she has worked with ASICS, Samsung Mobile, Capital One, and BMW to help advance their brand messaging and lifestyle coverage as well as the Health team, supporting Johnson & Johnson Janssen in an FDA Approval for their first ever lung cancer drug. Her past work has included media relations and business development work with ROC Nation as well as being actively and consistently engaged in education advocacy and community building with premiere advocacy agencies in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. Outside of her corporate job, Marie writes and publishes work centered on her own personal experiences and how they relate to current social issues and is actively engaged in the New York City fine arts scene where she offers communications consulting to art institutions.

Interested in event management? This is the panel for you! Sit down with successful event planners and managers across the city to get a glimpse into what the field is like.

Tired of asking your roommate to look over your resume? Stop by 310 Lucille Little to polish your resume before the career fair tomorrow! This is your chance to make some of those last minute touch ups and gain advice from an expert. 

Learn the ins and outs of life as a professional journalism with wisdom from working journalists and our expert moderators, JAM faculty members Jen Smith and Allyson DeVito.

Whether you are looking for an internship for credit or just some amazing experience, ask students who have done it! Our Ask the Intern panel allows current students to hear from previous interns.

Join us in Nashville for an SEC Tournament Happy Hour with UK alumni and friends!

Thursday, March 14, 2024

5:30–7:30 p.m.

The Assembly Food Hall | Agave Maria Bar

5055 Broadway Place | Nashville

This event is co-hosted by UK’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Communication and Information, and Pigman College of Engineering for their alumni and friends. Please indicate your college affiliation when you register.

Date and time are subject to change pending tournament scheduling.

Contact Jonathan Furnish with questions at jonathan.furnish@uky.edu.